poachedegg Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Thinking of getting DD (6) a couple of female Guinea Pigs - have never owned any before. Where would we get them from and what is the best age to get them? We have asked at RSPCA but they don't have any and the only other place we saw them was at PETS AT HOME. We are in Warrington, so any ideas please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriabunny Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 It's a bit of a drive from Warrington, but if you want to rescue some, you could try Tameside Rabbit and Guinea-pig Rescue - they always need loving homes for GPs and often have babies available. Their website is www.tamesiderabbitandguineapigrescue.info They might know of rescues nearer to you, perhaps, if it's a bit far. You're right to avoid PAH - those are just factory-farmed GPs. You might be able to find a breeder though - is there a national GP society who could put you in touch with one, I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriabunny Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Have just checked the Tameside website myself - check out those adorable baby GPs on the first page! Wish I could have some, but with a dog, two rabbits and a large fishtank already DH would have something to say if I got any... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Thanks for the link to the website - I have emailed them to see if the baby girsl are still available....they do look gorgeous!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-xJuliex- Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi i recently bought 2 baby guinea pigs- one from a breeder and one from pets at home....there is a big difference in them. Ronny the one from the breeder has been well handled and he is not nervous. Whereas Ray from pets at home is still very nervous. If poss you should try and get some from a local breeder! Try www.preloved.co.uk thats where i found Ronny. There is always baby GP's for sale on the site. Hope you find some! Julie xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-xJuliex- Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi again... I had a quick look myself (I love looking!!!) and here are some links to some breeders near you! http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.showadvert/index-1031510597/e65985ff.html http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.showadvert/index-1031487557/83049886.html http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.showadvert/index-1031487563/0cbde23d.html http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.showadvert/index-1031487566/a1d6eb75.html http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.showadvert/index-1031440778/40a36c22.html There are loads on there but here are some that are in Warrington! Im not sure how far you are willing to travel so i just searched for 'Guinea Pigs Warrington' Good Luck with the search! Julie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Thanks for that Julie - just going through the links - they all look lovely!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I would go with local breeders or RSPCA - pets at home do not have a good reputation for small animals in MY opinion, I know of 2 many that have died very early on after being taken home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanyajb Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 hi have a look on the guinea pig rehome site or guinea pig forum they always have loads of piggies looking for homes heres the links below! http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/ http://www.guineapigrehome.org.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgold Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 i think poachedegg is ok for guinea pigs now. the original mail was posted in ~August..... Sue xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Yes, but I enjoyed looking at those sites thank you! I hadn't seen them before....not that I should be looking.... ...but might be useful to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanyajb Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Yes, but I enjoyed looking at those sites thank you! I hadn't seen them before....not that I should be looking.... ...but might be useful to others. Yes that's what i thought, the info will then be there for others! anything to stop people buying from the dreaded petshop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thanks for the info - we have our 2 boys and 2 girls living separately - so that's enough........for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
