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-The Admirable

Its a guinea pig corset to help her achieve that hourglass figure. Okay, its really just a roll of tape. It was sitting there with Guin and I held a treat on the other side, so she crawled into it lol
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SuperVegito2487 posted...

/0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

Just came across this while looking through some old pics. Guin was still a little thing and small enough to burrow into my pocket

Im convinced she would do it again, if you let her.

I know Teddie might very well try, even if she wont really fit... Really hard to get her out again, if shes trying to hide in a space she cant do a 180 in.

Yeah, shed probably try but I dont think she would really fit in my pocket anymore lol. And it is a pain to pull them out of spaces they cant turn around in.

SuperVegito2487 posted...

Ahhh, theyre too adorable! Such a cute bunch.
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Just came across this while looking through some old pics. Guin was still a little thing and small enough to burrow into my pocket
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Peg is having a bit of a bad hair day lol
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C

Also we need to get @Eevee-Trainer in here
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Stretching for a bite of celery
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nikko004 posted...

0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

Yay, a new nikko CYOA! Looking forward to it, its been a while.

Going B for this one

didnt think i racked enough of a reputation for cyoas lol, ive been having lots of doubts with my writing lately but best thing to do is just write *shrug*

For sure man, youve had at least three great ones that I can remember offhand - the JRPG slimes, Beezlebubs roommate, and trapped in a simulation. I thoroughly enjoyed all of those.
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OffTempo posted...

So I got a guinea pig bonding question for yall.

I got two male guinea pigs both around 5months old houses together but separated by a divider. I did that because Tuxedo is a little bit younger than Brownie. My mom suggested I put both of them on my bed to play with them. I did. And it was a disaster.

I put Tuxedo on my bed first because he was easier to grab then I picked up Brownie and placed him on my bed. Almost as soon as I did that they started sniffing each other then a fight broke out. They became a big flurry of thrashing and jumping up and down biting. I didnt even know guinea pigs could do that. I thought they would be cool since Ive seen them lay close to each other along the divider.

Im just wondering if this is normal and how to get them to get along.

Sucks that they fought. You had the right idea trying to physically introduce them to each other on a neutral ground, rather than in one of their cages which could be perceived as territory. However I wonder if what you saw was just standard dominance behavior, as SuperVegito mentioned. This can be normal, especially as theyre first introduced and working out their pecking order. There can be chattering, posturing, mounting, ear nipping, and so on that is normal and not cause for much concern.

Id take a minute to read this article, especially the part about guinea pig body language. What you perceived as a fight may not have been a real one at all. Its got a lot of other good tips about introducing your piggies.

https://m.wikihow.com/Introduce-Two-Guinea-Pigs-to-Each-Other
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Yay, a new nikko CYOA! Looking forward to it, its been a while.

Going B for this one
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SuperVegito2487 posted...

green butter posted...

I love how they purr like cats when they're happy and my old one used to acknowledge me when I walked in the room.

I had one that lived for like 5 or 6 years iirc. She was sweet but I kind of neglected her as a kid, like I didn't change her water or food as often as I should have etc. When she died I felt guilty for a long time but I think overall she had a good life

5-6 years is on the high end for guinea pigs, so she had to have been healthy.

another shot of Teddie

Playing that game like a champ
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-The Admirable

Aww, great pics SuperVegito. Heres another one from me, a flat pig:


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Yeah, I love how every pet has their own little chill spots that they prefer. Guin likes to crawl into my shirt when I have her up on my bed
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Comfortably snuggled under a pillow :)
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Yeah, for all the guinea pigs Ive had 4 or 5 years seems to be around the average lifespan. A lot of sources say 5-8 but that seems a bit high in my experience. Then again for a long time I didnt realize I wasn't giving my pigs the proper diet (not enough hay), so that may have been a factor.
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SuperVegito2487 posted...

0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

SiO4 posted...

LOL @ taking some weight in pics, right next to some Temptations treats.

Hah, I never thought about that. Funny thing is Guin actually loves those cat treats. I give her tiny pieces of lots of things to try, interestingly enough she goes crazy for beef jerky.

I dont think thats a good idea, considering guinea pigs are carnivores...

True, I would never give her any significant amount of jerky. Just two or three little bites about the size of the tip of a pen every once in a blue moon. Who knows why she loves it so much, but she starts sniffing like crazy whenever theres an open bag nearby. It cracks me up.

Zikten posted...

Ahhh I saw this video a while back, its great. The pigs look so cute crossing their little bridge lol
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SiO4 posted...

LOL @ taking some weight in pics, right next to some Temptations treats.

Hah, I never thought about that. Funny thing is Guin actually loves those cat treats. I give her tiny pieces of lots of things to try, interestingly enough she goes crazy for beef jerky.
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Guin checks in at just over a kilo


Pegs getting a little chubby at 1.3 kg!
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SuperVegito2487 posted...

So,my neighbours sadly lost one of their guinea pigs (illness i believe)... but today (i think) they got a new one... from the same place ive gotten all of mine

So heres 4 new guinea pig photos

Great pics! I like this one a lot, her coat is very nice. Her fur is a bit longer than the standard shorthair breeds, it looks luxurious.
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SuperVegito2487 posted...

0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

Guin when I first got her, too adorable

Baby guinea pigs (even if close to 2 months old) are tiny yet adorable.

Mine the day i got them was very flighty. Teddie even tried to jump off mom when picking her out of the transporter the first time

Yeah, theyre almost all skittish at that age. Guin was actually relatively calm when I held her at the pet store, thats one of the reasons I chose her.
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Hullaballoo posted...

Who?

Hi Catboy!
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Guin when I first got her, too adorable
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mehmeh1 posted...

0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

mehmeh1 posted...

they're cute and taste great

I know youre probably joking, but Ive actually tried guinea pig meat once. I was on a trip to Peru and one of the places we visited had it on the menu. Guinea pigs are somewhat of a traditional food there in the Andes mountains. It tasted pretty good tbh.

no, I wasn't joking, I live in peru and occasionally eat guinea pig

No shit? I really enjoyed my trip there. I visited Lima, Arequipa and Cusco as well as the ruins at Machu Picchu. Lots of cool stuff.
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mehmeh1 posted...

they're cute and taste great

I know youre probably joking, but Ive actually tried guinea pig meat once. I was on a trip to Peru and one of the places we visited had it on the menu. Guinea pigs are somewhat of a traditional food there in the Andes mountains. It tasted pretty good tbh.
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Thank you! Id post a few more but it seems ImgTC is down at the moment. Guess itll have to wait for now.
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Pic bump
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@M-Watcher it is the case that some guinea pigs are just less social than others. Of the two I have now, one is much more personable than the other. Thats just how it goes. And thats hilarious that your puppy got in the cage, its too bad you didnt take a picture of that moment
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Yeah, accidental injuries can happen even if the other animal isnt aggressive towards piggies. Ive read that you shouldnt house rabbits with guinea pigs because rabbits back legs are strong enough to easily hurt a guinea pig by mistake.
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OffTempo posted...

Oh btw to the people that told me that cats are cool with guinea pigs. Turns out you guys were right (at least so far).

My cat kinda just sits in front of their pen and watches them. He hasn't done anything shady (yet) but I'm also supervising him. I would never leave him alone with them though.

Be very careful, you can let them interact with cats but only while supervised at all times. A while back I had a guinea pig who managed to chew her way out of her cage, and my roommates cat attacked her and she ended up losing an eye. It was pretty awful
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SuperVegito2487 posted...

SiO4 posted...

LOL...Didn't realize it was a thing.

To my knowledge thats not a positive sound.

I dont know man, most of the pigs Ive had make that purring sound when theyre relaxed and being petted. Its very similar to noises they make when startled or annoyed, but it differs a bit in tone and length. Thats been my experience, anyway.
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Ahh, those are some great pics man. I love the babies, theyre just so adorable. Its great how theyre born fully furred and ready to go. I think Tulbo is my favorite of those.
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SuperVegito2487 posted...

Originally there wasnt supposed to be any more guinea pigs after Tulle died in 2011...

Late December, i lasted until 2nd January.

Haha, I understand that feeling. It just feels wrong to not have any piggies when youve gotten used to having them around.
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@_Matchabuu_ posted...

I miss having piggies! Theyre seriously one of the gentlest, sweetest pets out there.

They really are! Early on in college the one I had from high school died, and I didnt get another piggie for several years. When I finally did get my next one, I realized just how much I missed having them around. You have any thoughts about getting another one soon?
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SuperVegito2487 posted...

Abiz_ posted...

The purring noise they make when you pet them is my favorite animal noise.

If its purring thats something i think is a bad sign (IE i dont like this), but there is a comfortable grunting noise Teddie makes, that could be confused for purring.

And she only makes it when relaxed and petted.

My guinea pigs also make a purring or chortle sound while Im petting them. Its similar to the sound they make when theyre startled or annoyed, but not quite the same, and I can also tell from their body language that theyre relaxed and happy.

OffTempo posted...

Surprised I was mentioned here sorry for posting late.

But yeah guinea pigs are pretty cute and fun to hang around with. Both of mine are still getting used to me although I've made loads of good progress with them. I want to introduce them but still want to be as informed as possible before I do. Anyways here are my piggies!

Very cute piggies, Im glad you posted. That stinks that Tuxedo has been skittish since the vet visit. Ive never had an issue like that so Im not sure what the best way to handle it is. Itll take some patience and gentle care to get Tuxedo comfortable again, but Im sure you can do it.
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I love the pics @SuperVegito2487. The brown and orange one is my favorite, very cute piggie. Sorry to hear about the little one you recently lost. One of the only downsides to guinea pigs is their relatively short lifespan. Anyway, Im sure you took great care of her and gave her a good life.

Im also curious what kind of cage or housing you use for your pigs. I got a hutch for mine a little over a year ago, and its been fantastic. I just line the bottom with towels and plastic, and put a little paper-based bedding in the upstairs area. Its so nice and roomy compared to the old cage I had.


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MabusIncarnate posted...

I worked for a pet store chain for about 7 years, and always tried to sway people into getting a guinea pig over a hamster. The return rate for hamsters was honestly shocking, over 50%, mostly due to bites. Guinea pigs overall make a much better pet and a biter is very rare.

Yeah, guinea pigs are so much better than hamsters and gerbils. Hamsters arent very affectionate and the ones my sisters had didnt even like being petted. Theyd try to escape the whole time and yeah, they bit too.

MisterGoats posted...

Give them all headpats and scritches for me, will ya? Never had Guinea Pigs tbh. How do they compare to ferrets as pets jolteon?

Id say theyre much better pets, though my experience with ferrets is limited. The ones Ive known were not friendly and smelled awful, lol

rhklce posted...

I had ferrets and rats growing up. My old lady had chinchillas. Neither of us had pigs.

My buddy does and they are always squeakin, but he loves em!

Thats odd, mine have always been pretty quiet. The most noise they make is when they hear rustling plastic because they associate that sound with getting treats.
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Gobstoppers12 posted...

I had one for most of middle school and all of high school. His name was Fuzzball; sadly, I didn't have a camera phone back then so I don't have any pictures of him.

Thats too bad. I only have a few pictures of the guinea pigs I had while growing up since phone cameras werent a thing back then. Who knows where those pictures ended up too.

SiO4 posted...

Oh, they're cute.

Yeah, theyre the cutest!
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Guinea pigs are the greatest small pets out there. Theyre inexpensive, easy to care for, and affectionate. With a little bit of handling they become very docile and amenable to petting. I have two guinea pigs at the moment, Guin and Peg.



This is Guin. Shes almost three and is super sweet. She likes chilling on my lap and will burrow into my shirt whenever the opportunity presents itself.



This is Peg standing up for a treat. Shes just over a year old. While not quite as personable as Guin, shes a nice piggie in her own right.

I know Ive seen a few others like @SuperVegito2487 @OffTempo @ManicPlumber77 and @RiderofHogs post about their guinea pigs on here before. Are there any other fans out there?
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