redfrock Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Having been heartbroken at losing Roman at such a young age in '08 (inbred Satin, multiple problems) and the problems that accompanied the boars that I was given by the rescue centres, I had decided that I would never have guinea pigs again ..... .... however I have missed their squeaking so much, and even as a child they were one of my favourite pets, that when Hubby decided he had no idea what to get me for my birthday last month I knew straight away what I really wanted. This time I decided against rescues as they had brought me so much heartache (not the GPs fault) and stress, although I felt guilty about it. Instead I visited 2 local breeders. I was able to see the parents of the piggies and look at how they were being kept. I have even been provided with birth certificates so that their parentage is traceable and transparent. I decided to have girls as the bonding process was likely to be easier and long lasting. they were only 5 days or so when I first saw them So, on the 27th December I collected an Abbyruvian (abyssinian peruvian cross) - a beautiful cinnamon and white ruby eyed girl - and a tri-coloured rex (cream, cream agouti and white) Then on the 2nd January I collected my other two girls - well it was only meant to be one, but another seemed to pop herself into the carrier - a golden agouti rex and a black and cream rex . The first three are all between 6 and 8 weeks old and the black and cream rex is a bit older, about 4 months old - somebody had repeatedly failed to collect her . They have all bonded immediately and are in a 5ft x 2ft indoor cage in the lightly heated conservatory (they came from unheated sheds so are hardy), with a further 5ft x 2ft indoor cage about to be attached . They will live in my converted eglu with the extensions in the spring and summer. Photos will follow shortly - I'm just letting them settle in a bit Edited January 5, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solopuff Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Congratulations I have an abruvian and she is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 ......... I had decided that I would never have guinea pigs again ....... The number of times I've said that too..... Delighted to read your post & looking forward to hearing more. Hope they're settling in well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Africa Maya and Willow Thistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Aw, thanks for those pics, they're gorgeous! Great names too. It'll be so interesting for you watching their characters emerge & develop, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Gorgeous piggies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
