Luvachicken Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I am looking to get 2 girl piggies After losing our dog in the summer I miss having something to cuddle in the evenings. And something to talk to. I've had piggies before but wanted to get some as young as possible, and before hubby changes his mind Does anyone breed piggies near me or know where I can get some young ones from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Well I finally found some piggies in a petshop yesterday I chose 2 girls and the indoor cage, got all the food sorted and all the other bits and pieces. We drove them home and got them settled and left them alone as suggested. Hubby had already been sneezing in the petshop, and snuffled when we got them home, then this morning when we got up he was very wheezy - and he hadn't even touched the guinea pigs. I phoned the petshop and asked if they could take them back as his asthma would only get worse with them having to live indoors, and they said they would. I'm sad that I had to take them back as they were such sweet little things but I couldn't put hubby through all that asthma stuff. We didn't even have them 24 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 How sad it didn't work out for you Like your husband I am really allergic to guinea pigs and I only found out when we bought a couple about 5 years ago. Ours were outside but even going near them caused me to feel unwell and my throat started to swell up. It was really upsetting and a bit worrying as although I am allergic to a lot of animals I had never had this sort of symptom. We had to give them to DD's friend. We have our poodle which I am fine with and a rabbit who only causes me to become wheezy if I am in an enclosed area with her. I hope you can find another pet that will be suitable for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 It is very unusual to be allergic to guinea pigs as they have hair and not fur. Could it have been the hay do you think? I am sorry you had to take them back. Could you not consider trying again and keeping them outdoors? My girls live outside all year round, all my guineas have and I have been keeping them for 9 years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Millie-Annie, I was hoping that the hair would be ok too but hubby even started snuffling while we were in the petshop Even though they were the sweetest little piggies I have decided not to have any more and to stick to chickens. We have a rabbit outside and hubby often gets the hay for me but it doesn't seem to affect him then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 That is probably the best decision. Well done you for putting them first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
