daxigirl Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 When I was buying my chickens horse bedding on Friday I saw an advert for hairless guinea pigs, I didn't know they existed anyone else heard of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Not heard of them before, found this though: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-488116/Meet-latest-designer-pet--hairless-guinea-pig.html They don't look the same without their fur! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy-Deb Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 When they first starting appearing I must admit I didnt like them, but since have seen in the flesh, and they do look quite cute. I have heard they can tend to have specific health problems due to them being skinnies but I dont know if there is any truth in it. I know pure breed dogs can have specific problems to the particular breed so perhaps it is right for the skinny pigs. They look like mini hippos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Yes that was exactly what the picture looked like. Perhaps you have to put sun cream on them in the summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Yes that was exactly what the picture looked like. Perhaps you have to put sun cream on them in the summer? Apparently you do have to and they have to have a jumper on in winter! I think they can get lots of skin conditions and you need to put moisturiser on them all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Skinny Pigs are popular over here. They are hugely into little critters like these and sell loads of potions and lotions for them. They are not cheap either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alij Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I love my hairless and have kept them for a while now. This is a pic of Elton my dalmatian skinny. Other than keeping them indoors and draught free they are the same as any other guinea pig. No need for sweaters in the winter, or moisturiser and no additional skin or health problems. They are very confident, friendly little pigs. Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
