10 Things You Need to Know BEFORE GETTING GUINEA PIGS - Part 1 | BEGINNERS GUIDE | Guinea Pig Care

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  • If you’re thinking about getting a GUINEA PIG, make sure you first watch this beginner's guide on what you need to know about #guineapigs. Guinea pigs need specific care and have needs that are different to some other small pets. If you’ve never had guinea pigs before, it is very likely you may not be aware of the work or costs involved. Also watch PART 2: • 10 More Things You NEE... as there are 10 more VERY IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING GUINEA PIGS.
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Komentáře • 631

  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 měsíci

    From March 2024 - New super-cute illustrated Guinea Pig Care Sheets and food charts available - see www.guineapiggles.co.uk/downloads/

  • @tokie4413
    @tokie4413 Před 3 lety +906

    Me a deaf person with guinea pigs in my bedroom: I am four parallel universes ahead of you

    • @frasermartin345
      @frasermartin345 Před 3 lety +42

      You made me chuckle. Thank you

    • @mustelidaefamily5198
      @mustelidaefamily5198 Před 3 lety +33

      One reason I can get Guinea pigs it’s because my grandma is deaf and we sleep together in my room, soo she can’t hear them lol and that’s better so she doesn’t get annoyed☺️

    • @error3583
      @error3583 Před 3 lety +15

      @@frasermartin345 I don’t know why but your comment literally just brightened my entire day. I love you random stranger

    • @tokie4413
      @tokie4413 Před 3 lety +5

      Aw thank you guys :D

    • @breannafaith6454
      @breannafaith6454 Před 3 lety +2

      Same

  • @robertdavis5714
    @robertdavis5714 Před 3 lety +505

    Their sound is music to my ears.

    • @chandsaegar2857
      @chandsaegar2857 Před 3 lety +4

      🙂🙃👂🎼🎶

    • @solascripturaPR1517
      @solascripturaPR1517 Před 3 lety +2

      It is.
      I lovvvvvvvvvvvvvveee their squeaks.
      Been a "fan" of them --all small, furry animals-- since a little boy (never really been a dog lover: because of their random barking).

    • @tejramloll1994
      @tejramloll1994 Před 3 lety +3

      Your ears are dumb to my eyes 😊

    • @adorxluvly1248
      @adorxluvly1248 Před 3 lety +1

      @@tejramloll1994 right this music is trash lol

    • @skytabin5086
      @skytabin5086 Před 3 lety +4

      Jesus loves you

  • @AllieXwilliams
    @AllieXwilliams Před 3 lety +438

    Things I’m doing right
    1.lost of space
    2.i have 2 boys
    3. They get fresh veggies every day
    4.i play with them (if they let me)
    5. I can clean there cage
    6. I can trim nails (or my mom)
    7. I can groom shooky(my super long hair one)
    8. I am always home
    9. They get the right about of food (hay,veggies,pellets)
    10. I love when they talk!!!
    11. I’m not allergic!
    12.i am not going anywhere anytime soon BC I’m 15 lol!

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +58

      It sounds like you're a good piggy parent! :)

    • @AllieXwilliams
      @AllieXwilliams Před 3 lety +23

      Update on my piggies: they still don’t like me very much, I can go I to the room where there cage is and they run away from me. When I pick them up they let me hold them tho. There cages gets very stinky so Deep clean it about every 2-3 days. When I put them in a laundry basket with a blanket underneath they run from me at first but then they seem to enjoy my pets on there ears. Overall I love my pigs but I wish they would feel the same way about me!🥲😁😚💗

    • @zoe-ci3xv
      @zoe-ci3xv Před 3 lety +7

      Hii! I have a question as I’m wondering about getting a guinea pig! 😊
      Do they need to be able to graze on grass? I live in an apartment and it doesn’t have a garden! Also another thing is, do they get scared by dog barking? People walk their dogs by the apartments and the bark SO MUCH! It’s ok if you can answer! :)

    • @AllieXwilliams
      @AllieXwilliams Před 3 lety +11

      @@zoe-ci3xv loud noises do startle the piggies. Mine are upstairs and away from my dogs so they don’t hear them. But over time i think they will get used to the loud barking from time to time. It might take a little longer for them to be comfortable because of the shocking loud noises tho. I have taken my pigs outside to play with the kids I babysit(on the grass) and they liked it, but it’s not a necessary need. I’m not the perfect pet parent but that is what I have gathered throughout my pig Journey so far. I hope this helps at least a little bit!😁

    • @zoe-ci3xv
      @zoe-ci3xv Před 3 lety +3

      @@AllieXwilliams aww thanks! Also, are they noisy at night? As in can I keep them in my bedroom? I have this shelf and it’s very wide and big was I was thinking of getting a big hutch and putting it under there, (with lamps etc so it’s not dark when I’m not in the room) 😊

  • @ashley-ik9hj
    @ashley-ik9hj Před 3 lety +251

    I had guinea pigs when I was like twelve years old; I didn't research about guinea pigs or anything - and unfortunately the passed away. Now that I am more mature and older I have decided to get some more [I'm 19 now]. I've been watching more videos and now I am more educated about them. :)

    • @GThunder_Gaming
      @GThunder_Gaming Před 3 lety +14

      WE ARE THE SAME! I got one when I was 11 and back then I don't know how to take care of them so they also passed away. I just turned 19 today and I miss taking care of guinea pigs so I'm thinking about getting them.

    • @lilyannabelle2470
      @lilyannabelle2470 Před 2 lety +1

      That was the same with me. We got two guinea pigs when I was 9 and now I’m 18 and want to get guinea pigs again, so have done so much research to make sure I’m more educated now about them and their care ❤️

    • @frozenolives6745
      @frozenolives6745 Před 2 lety +1

      How did it die?

    • @puppetandfun1362
      @puppetandfun1362 Před 2 lety +1

      I have been wanting Guinea pigs since I saw some at the farm 😂. So I’ve been watching Guinea piggles to find out some things I need to get and how to care for them.

    • @ashley-ik9hj
      @ashley-ik9hj Před rokem +6

      @𝐴𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑎 𝑘 Okay, first of all, no need to be judgemental. Some people are very different and aren't like you who know how to take care of pets. I've learned my mistakes and now how to take proper care.

  • @colorfulsomething5008
    @colorfulsomething5008 Před 2 lety +177

    Very nice that you mentioned the cage size and how most sold cages are too small. And also that you should never have one alone, but always two! That is sooo important and everyone getting guinea pigs should know this.

  • @missingsummerur7wq
    @missingsummerur7wq Před 3 lety +139

    Thinks I’m doing right 😃!:
    -Everybody has at least 1/2 buddies in my herd
    -Big space!!
    -Fresh veggies every morning and evening(7am-5pm)
    -Nails trimmed every week or so and groomed every week
    -Pellets, hay, and water always refilled
    -Play with them for at least 20 minutes a day! (Each)
    -Make fun little games for them to entertain them!
    I love my little herd! ❤️
    3 boys: Apollo, Patch, and Bruno
    3 girls: Cleo, August, Lady

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +20

      Fantastic! You sound like a brilliant piggy parent! :)

    • @beverleybalshaw9119
      @beverleybalshaw9119 Před rokem +1

      I too have a Cleo 😊
      And two more girls, Phoebe and Sheba. Sadly my elderly gent Tipsy, had to be put to sleep.😢 I held him as he crossed the Rainbow 🌈. Oh yes we cry, but I have always stayed with my pets large or small, you owe it to them to show you love them, as they loved us unconditionally all their lives 💗
      I also have a big space for my piggies. I don't intend reducing it, even though I'm almost on the pavement outside....on the sofa....
      watching TV!! lol 😆 My girls have a 3x5 grid and floor time for "play time" and love to zoom. They are going for a nail trim tomorrow, as they're young and still skittish, I want them to have a good experience, without any mishaps!😱. They are coming out of their shell and climb on me for treats, but scream blue murder when picked up, no matter how gentle! 😅 They do calm down, when THEY are ready. They may never be like to be picked up, but kindness and gentleness ALL THE TIME is the key to a piggies heart,
      (🐹 don't forget the treats!! 🥕🥬)

  • @brachiosaurus6350
    @brachiosaurus6350 Před 2 lety +108

    Unfortunately mine died yesterday after having her for almost 7 years since she was a few weeks old Rest In Peace Trixie you will be very missed ❤️

    • @sololafolle1808
      @sololafolle1808 Před 2 lety +2

      What a coincidence I was thinking of getting one and it had that same name but rip

    • @brachiosaurus6350
      @brachiosaurus6350 Před 2 lety +6

      @@sololafolle1808 she brought me lots of happy memories I say go for it

    • @keneanadera3998
      @keneanadera3998 Před 2 lety +1

      trixie will be in piggy heaven running around other guinea pigs and eeating hay

    • @aanyasworld8461
      @aanyasworld8461 Před 2 lety +1

      @@keneanadera3998 I can feel god saying awww Rip trixie

    • @hundo3k798
      @hundo3k798 Před 2 lety +1

      aw omg I had a guinea pig named trixie too and she also lived for about 7 years :')

  • @soundlessmelody7618
    @soundlessmelody7618 Před 3 měsíci +3

    My hamster passed away 2 months ago
    I commented on this video a year ago and stumbled upon it once again
    Getting guinea pigs soon, building a waaaaay larger enclosure for them to have fun in
    R.I.P BMO
    Thanks again for the advice

  • @muahmichelle
    @muahmichelle Před 2 lety +76

    i cant believe im finding out just now that guinea pigs should be in pairs :( i feel so bad! I wish i got my guinea pig a friend. she lived for 6 years.

    • @lavalampa3254
      @lavalampa3254 Před 2 lety +2

      Actually very often guinea pig stress themselves out a lot....l think we did a mistake by having too.... from time to time we have to split them in different cages and slowly introduce them again, for some time they are good and than again same process. I feel my guinea pig that was alone lived stress free life,was much more comfortable doing stuff, interacting with us and we spent quite a lot time with him, sister would do her homework and guina was sleeping or cuddling in her lap.

    • @ReadyorNot811
      @ReadyorNot811 Před rokem

      @@lavalampa3254 the cage was probably too small for 2.

    • @lavalampa3254
      @lavalampa3254 Před rokem

      @@ReadyorNot811 That definitely can't be the case cause they have a whole room on display and cage itself isn't small, it's always open and they jump in and out when they want....they attack each other even outdoors, they're both males tho but l don't think it would be different in case of females, we fostered females in few occasions and l find them more aggressive.

  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  Před 4 lety +71

    Shall we do a GUINEA PIG HAMPER GIVEAWAY in a future video? VOTE HERE: Thumbs UP on this comment for YES or thumbs DOWN for NO

    • @p.p6847
      @p.p6847 Před 3 lety

      Can guinea pigs transmit diseases to humans please say something

    • @ashanand478
      @ashanand478 Před 8 měsíci

      Yes

  • @alaskacosplay
    @alaskacosplay Před 2 lety +19

    I'd love to own a few guinea pigs one day. Not only are they adorable, they are a historically accurate pet as they have been kept by royals and nobles back in the day. But if I was going to travel but not on a plane or boat but by car, I'd rather bring them with me.

  • @foxytudios2755
    @foxytudios2755 Před 3 lety +75

    This is helping me making a good choice of thinking to ask my parents to get me a guinea pig thank you!

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +4

      I'm really glad it's been helpful :) Remember that guinea pigs like to be in pairs though so we always recommend getting two - you can see our video about this here czcams.com/video/88S6bCn6ww8/video.html

    • @joejacko1587
      @joejacko1587 Před 3 lety +4

      make sure the pair aren't male and female unless you want a lot of GUINEA PIGs

    • @joejacko1587
      @joejacko1587 Před 3 lety

      @Draco Malfoy also dont put two males together

    • @UdonnoodleAJDerpy
      @UdonnoodleAJDerpy Před 2 lety +2

      @@joejacko1587 two males can 100% be put together. they just require maybe a bit more space and seperate food and water. i own two bonded males who absolutely love eachother and have had no issues.

    • @joejacko1587
      @joejacko1587 Před 2 lety

      @@UdonnoodleAJDerpy how old are they

  • @isabelleoney3318
    @isabelleoney3318 Před 3 lety +157

    the intro made my guinea pigs jump lol
    edited: wow, i didn't think i'd get so many likes. thanks guys!

  • @dream__soda7900
    @dream__soda7900 Před rokem +3

    I work night shifts and want a cuddly companion such as these fellas. They are so adorable.

  • @anemones_editz
    @anemones_editz Před rokem +5

    "They are noisy"
    That's one of the things that I love about them ❤️

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před rokem

      So do we, there noises are so cute aren't they :) But it's important people realise this because it isn't for everyone, particularly if they're thinking of having the guinea pigs in a bedroom :)

  • @susanaponte1579
    @susanaponte1579 Před 3 lety +58

    I love that water bottle!! It's so unique, and I don't think they have those in the U.S.! Wonderful video, you're so professional!

  • @Mothra-0708
    @Mothra-0708 Před rokem +8

    Things I did right:
    -big space
    -lots of veggies
    -2 girls: Berry, and Oreo
    -lots of play time
    -nails trimmed and groomed every week
    Pellets, hay, veggies, and water always refilled

  • @helenwhewell2739
    @helenwhewell2739 Před 3 lety +40

    Your channel I so underrated like these vids help me so much

  • @weedlebunz
    @weedlebunz Před 3 lety +12

    🐾❤️”Their never ending companionship and love outweighs their smelliness!” 🐾❤️

  • @girlcavegaming3602
    @girlcavegaming3602 Před 3 lety +39

    I hate leaving my guinea pigs for even just one day with my brother😂

  • @VitexWalker
    @VitexWalker Před 2 lety +7

    Aww I have always wanted a Guinea but after watching this I see now is not the right time. Thank you for the information.

  • @Carla-xs2if
    @Carla-xs2if Před 3 lety +56

    This was so helpful! I’m taking in some piggies from a friend who wants to rehome hers so now I’m learning how to take the best care of them

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +6

      That's great news! I hope you enjoy caring for your new piggies, they're adorable little pets :) x

    • @ekn4466
      @ekn4466 Před 3 lety +1

      wow same!!

    • @austinmiller1427
      @austinmiller1427 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I'm getting my rescue piggie either tomorrow or the next day 😊

  • @The_Cute_Raccoon
    @The_Cute_Raccoon Před 3 lety +3

    Their sounds are so adorable ♥️

  • @dannyschweikhard3635
    @dannyschweikhard3635 Před 3 lety +12

    wayyyy to much work for me. Glad I found this video

  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +15

    For all you need when you get your first guinea pigs, check out our STARTER KIT LIST guineapiggles.com/guinea-pig-starter-kit

  • @pandaedits8555
    @pandaedits8555 Před 3 lety +16

    Welp now I gotta to go get another Guinea pig because I did not know they NEED a partner but I’m kinda happy cuz now I get two

  • @user-sd3nu4ug2r
    @user-sd3nu4ug2r Před 2 lety +2

    I am getting one pig soon! And since it’s quarantine I will be able to play with it al lot!

  • @otdl6dktlufuc
    @otdl6dktlufuc Před 3 lety +1

    thank you🥰 it's so very helpful

  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +1

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  • @kayievlogs
    @kayievlogs Před 2 lety +3

    that's so helpful 👍 I'll get piggies this coming week. this is a very informative content for us begginers 🥰🥰

  • @KingLemi8725
    @KingLemi8725 Před 3 lety +2

    This helped sooooooo much THANK YOU

  • @worldofpiggies2797
    @worldofpiggies2797 Před 2 lety +2

    Really cute Guinea pigs! And so true❤💕

  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety

    All this info and more is on our website - come and visit! www.guineapiggles.co.uk/article/getting-guinea-pigs or www.guineapiggles.com/article/getting-guinea-pigs if you're outside the UK

  • @alexad7451
    @alexad7451 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the tips!

  • @vicvessells
    @vicvessells Před 2 lety +1

    my brother found a guinea pig in a park, my family and I fell in love with it so now it’s apart of our family, so now i’m here

  • @kayla5237
    @kayla5237 Před 3 lety +5

    I’m thinking about fostering my brothers guinea pigs for a few months trying to see what I’m getting myself into

  • @TheBoomBoomandPowPowShow
    @TheBoomBoomandPowPowShow Před 2 měsíci

    I love the video! It is important people understand the attention and care they require. I was amazed to learn how sociable they are! I got guinea pigs because I could not have a dog in my apartment, and let me tell you they give me more attention than any of my dogs ever did...🥰 My Piggies Boom Boom and Pow Pow are Happy Piggies, we have them in our living room with an open door policy when we're home, so they roam freely ❤

  • @yellowkleenex603
    @yellowkleenex603 Před 4 lety +19

    All of your piggies are soo cute and fluffy!! 🥰😍

  • @joselinacostanza974
    @joselinacostanza974 Před 2 lety +2

    I love guinea pigs
    And I love your channel

  • @icecreamguineapigs
    @icecreamguineapigs Před 3 lety +3

    Very good video! All these facts you are talking about are so true for the pigs! As already having guinea pigs, I would totally recommend this to someone who is looking into getting guinea pigs!

  • @DreamSounds19
    @DreamSounds19 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for sharing this tips, fully watched.Full support friend,see you always

  • @RetrHaze
    @RetrHaze Před 2 lety

    thanks alot for the help and just to show my appreciation i subbed

  • @caseyd4439
    @caseyd4439 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for making this video because I’m getting a guinea pig

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Cassandra, I hope this video is helpful and do bear in mind that we always recommend getting a pair of guinea pigs because a single guinea pig can get depressed - you might want to check out our video on "can a guinea pig live alone" czcams.com/video/88S6bCn6ww8/video.html. You might also want to check out our website for lots more advice here www.guineapiggles.com :)

    • @caseyd4439
      @caseyd4439 Před 3 lety

      I forgot to say that I’m getting to or more

  • @vickywright54
    @vickywright54 Před 2 lety

    Omgosh the little brush 🥰🥰🥰

  • @sunglowwolf-7917
    @sunglowwolf-7917 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m thinking of fostering small animals in the future (instead of adopting permanently) this was all inspire thanks to my bunnies and soon we might be getting an upgrade for our bunnies so we will probably have the unnecessary extra space we might as well use!

  • @vi.xoxo.
    @vi.xoxo. Před 3 lety +31

    Can we just take a moment for her hair!! It’s so pretty! Also thank u so much! This video helped me a lot! I just got a baby guinea pig for my 1 1/2 year old piggy and they seem to like it!! Thank u so much!

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +2

      I'm really glad you found this helpful and it's great that you've got a friend for your other guinea pig. They do love to have company :) You can find out more about guinea pig care on our website at www.guineapiggles.com

    • @vi.xoxo.
      @vi.xoxo. Před 3 lety +2

      @@GuineaPiggles thank u again! U are such a amazing youtuber!

  • @caityross319
    @caityross319 Před 2 lety

    This video is very important!!

  • @iloverobin-su2xi
    @iloverobin-su2xi Před 3 lety +4

    Im about to get 2 guiniea pigs soon so this was very helpful! :)

    • @chloey7573
      @chloey7573 Před 3 lety

      i have 2 guinea pigs i had them for 3 weeks :)

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety

      I'm glad you've found this helpful. We also have loads of info on our website here www.guineapiggles.com that you might find useful

  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +60

    You can buy our GUINEA PIG CARE SHEETS here www.guineapiggles.co.uk/downloads/#download-care

    • @ewrat
      @ewrat Před 3 lety +1

      :0

    • @jhakinoff7915
      @jhakinoff7915 Před 3 lety

      Hi i have a question if i have school is it ok if i leve them to go to school

    • @joejacko1587
      @joejacko1587 Před 3 lety +1

      i used to have a single GUINEA PIG my sister had one two but they didn't get along so they were never in the same cage also make sure they are the same sex having 2 will turn into 100 fast

    • @joejacko1587
      @joejacko1587 Před 3 lety

      @@jhakinoff7915 yes just make sure they have their water bottle they use the same one as hamsters that hang also food and they are good to go also make sure the water bottle is working by rubbing your along the ball and make sure water comes out of it yes you can leave them for a weekend just make sure they have food n water i don't think this lady has ever even read a book on taking care of them she would be having them on wood floors for long periods

    • @joejacko1587
      @joejacko1587 Před 3 lety

      why don't you use sawdust for their cages

  • @97b0n3s
    @97b0n3s Před 2 lety

    I’m getting two guniea pigs when I move and this was so helpful Omg❤️❤️

  • @mynails_forfun
    @mynails_forfun Před rokem +3

    I got my rabbit and realised I have a hay allergy. I’m very lucky that all my allergies are mild and the occasional antihistamine dose the job. He’s totally worth itchy skin and eyes even thinking of adding guinea pigs to the family now.

  • @janetpattison8474
    @janetpattison8474 Před 2 lety +2

    Very very interesting. They don’t Tell you anything at the pet stores. I had no idea they needed so much care

  • @MightyQueso1279
    @MightyQueso1279 Před 2 lety

    Getting a guinea pig to tomorrow can't wait 😃😃🙂

  • @TypeR10CSS
    @TypeR10CSS Před 2 lety

    I love guinea pigs so much 😻

  • @Baller_G
    @Baller_G Před 2 lety

    Good content broo

  • @may8486
    @may8486 Před 3 lety

    This is great know I know what to do !!!!

  • @Wishkittydog
    @Wishkittydog Před 2 lety +1

    There cuteness are music to my ears 👂!

  • @melodyyoung3922
    @melodyyoung3922 Před rokem +2

    I might be getting a guinea pig for my birthday so be there actually really useful so anyways thank you for this video

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před rokem

      You're welcome :)

    • @melodyyoung3922
      @melodyyoung3922 Před rokem +1

      @@GuineaPiggles yeah it's a lot of help so if you could do like any more videos like I'm going to watch the second version right now and I hope I learned something new bye

    • @RaymondSmith-if6ge
      @RaymondSmith-if6ge Před rokem

      Hello Melody how are you doing

  • @Theowlhouse2854
    @Theowlhouse2854 Před rokem

    Thanks for getting me to know this I might be getting a guinea pig for Christmas

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před rokem

      Don't forget to get a pair :) By the way, you might find page on our website helpful. www.guineapiggles.co.uk/how-to-look-after-a-guinea-pig/

  • @keoratha3613
    @keoratha3613 Před 3 lety +1

    so beautiful guinea pig

  • @Portahooty
    @Portahooty Před 3 dny

    For a long time I wanted rats as pets, but when I went to summer camp they had a place where you could pet animals and stuff and they had a Guinea pig there who I just LOVED and he loved me (I could tell his emotions because of my knowledge on rats and also when I got home I looked it up again just to make sure). So now I’m considering getting Guinea pigs (but rats are still number 1).

  • @RainingDayx
    @RainingDayx Před 2 lety +1

    Ty im getting 2 boys in tuseday and im so excited and this gided it also my mom knows how to bc she has a guinea pig when she was young

  • @GuineaPiggles
    @GuineaPiggles  Před rokem +4

    ** NEW GUINEA PIG FORAGE GUIDE AVAILABLE ** I've just created a forage guide with 20 different forages you can find for your guinea pigs. It's a downloadable and printable pdf or you can use it on your mobile device - available to buy here www.guineapiggles.co.uk/downloads/#download-forage, Monique x

  • @commenter594
    @commenter594 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh ma’am thankyou! I’m getting a guinea pig soon - I didn’t know they could get depressed without another of their kind so it helped a lot, hopefully I won’t be allergic to them since my sinus is very sensitive, I sneeze a lot every day :(
    Great video! Very informative :)

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you :) I'm glad you liked the video. I guess guinea pigs are much like humans. If we were completely on our own but living with other animals we would probably feel very lonely too.

    • @commenter594
      @commenter594 Před 3 lety +1

      @@GuineaPiggles ah now that I think about it, you are quite very right. I really appreciate the help! I would’ve been devastate if I made my guinea pig depressed luckily we’re getting two! One female and one male hopefully they’ll be happy with eachother :)

    • @HeyImFunne
      @HeyImFunne Před rokem

      @@commenter594 How’s it going?

  • @Dancer.221
    @Dancer.221 Před rokem +1

    I'm watching this video many times as I will have my guinea pigs next week.

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před rokem +1

      We have lots more videos on our channel that will help you learn how to care for your guinea pigs too :)

    • @Dancer.221
      @Dancer.221 Před rokem +1

      @@GuineaPiggles Yes thank you so much for the videos I'll have my guinea pigs tomorrow and your videos are really helpful. Thank you so much for the videos.

  • @vildachaparral9841
    @vildachaparral9841 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm getting 2 piggies in 2 days, really exited

  • @kylieeiscooll
    @kylieeiscooll Před 3 lety

    Good thing ima get one soon and I found it

  • @fuzzysisters4434
    @fuzzysisters4434 Před 2 lety

    Your guinea pigs are SO. SO. SO. CUTE!!!!!

  • @washingtonhidalgo3056
    @washingtonhidalgo3056 Před 2 lety

    A good input if you want a lot from your guinea pigs

  • @nirv_aanaa
    @nirv_aanaa Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for these! I already got one, but yknow. Ill be frons wishing for a new cage for my guinea pig on christmas since they (still dont know their gender) are maybe going to get a friend

  • @steamin3354
    @steamin3354 Před 3 lety +3

    I will be getting two this week(I think) I hope they do get along and I’m prepared for the commitment I’m just scared I won’t do very good.

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety +3

      If you get them from a rescue, they'll be able to make sure you have a bonded pair so they get along.. We always recommend rescue piggies :) Check out our website for tips on how to care for your guinea pigs and research things and you should be fine :) guineapiggles.com/how-to-look-after-a-guinea-pig

    • @steamin3354
      @steamin3354 Před 3 lety +1

      @@GuineaPiggles thank you for assuring me I’m excited for them😁😁😁😁

  • @evib7244
    @evib7244 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing video, thank you! I'd like to get 2 guinea pigs, but I travel a lot (1 hour trip with the car, normal road, once a week or once every two weeks to visit family-and then back home, of course). Will these trips be super stressful for the piggie? Would it help if I sit in the rear seats and soothe it on my lap? (By petting and maybe giving them a treat).or should getting them be out of the question?

  • @gizzyshowman860
    @gizzyshowman860 Před 2 lety

    I’m getting one next weekend

  • @YouTube-tied
    @YouTube-tied Před rokem +1

    The close caption for "long-haired" came out as "lunkhead" hahaha...Hey reet-rats have feelings too! :) Great presentation and solid facts and knowledge. I'll wager that most people my age (57) in America had reet-rats when we were kids and maybe as teens too and never knew most of this stuff. I'd love to own a pair now but schedule doesn't really permit it.

  • @lucindagrant3588
    @lucindagrant3588 Před 2 lety +8

    I found this video super helpful and am considering getting them! I was wondering what the verdict is on "unsocialized" guinea pigs, someone at my local pet shop said one of her guinea pigs just doesn't get along with others and must be kept alone- any thoughts, ideas, or maybe there are ways to 'socialize' them?

  • @B3LLAISBACKK
    @B3LLAISBACKK Před 2 lety

    Ty because I'm getting a guinea pig

  • @makaylabowling4616
    @makaylabowling4616 Před 2 lety

    I can’t wait to get a guinea pig

  • @tracy4075
    @tracy4075 Před 2 lety +9

    I'm 9 and will care for mine so much. I will feed every day and give water and cut Nails( I will ask my dad to help) and will NOT wash them. And I will love them soo much. Also I have my room pig safe so I will let them free roam in my room and probably let it sleep in my bed if it wants and will clean the poop

  • @SILENTSHADOW_75
    @SILENTSHADOW_75 Před 2 lety +1

    I love Guinea pig

  • @Winniethepoohfan_
    @Winniethepoohfan_ Před 9 měsíci

    I’m getting my Guinea Pig tomorrow

  • @leviackerman6446
    @leviackerman6446 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the in formation

  • @girlcavegaming3602
    @girlcavegaming3602 Před 3 lety +1

    To late and the intro made my guinea pigs squeak and popcorn

  • @jobeatty2373
    @jobeatty2373 Před rokem

    I pig went crazy for the sound in the intro

  • @rowanheart8122
    @rowanheart8122 Před rokem

    My mom's coworker is offering us her two males, and we're considering it, although not all that seriously. Despite it not being a strong possibility, I'm doing all the research I can.

  • @jimboi7391
    @jimboi7391 Před 3 lety +8

    You must watch this before getting a guinea pig.
    IN SWITZERLAND IT IS ILLEGAL TO HAVE 1 GUINEA PIG

  • @calianncooper9393
    @calianncooper9393 Před 2 lety

    My mom is a professional hair stylist so we got u lol

  • @1an1_
    @1an1_ Před 2 lety

    Hi! I just got 2 beautiful 4 week old male Guinea pigs today! We keep them in an outdoor cage but it is sheltered with blankets and a verandah. We live in a cold area but we included warm blankets, beanies and A LOT of fleece. Do you think this will be okay?
    Also they seem very scared and and worried, I think it’s just because they were separated from their family and maybe just still settling in but I just want to clarify that this is normal.
    Great video! Can’t wait to be an amazing mum! ❤❤

  • @kristencatherine746
    @kristencatherine746 Před 2 lety +1

    Awe I just rescued a little few month old from a family member giving her bad care … I’ve never wanted a piggie or even seen one. So when I heard the noises she made I became in love ! Now I have a Guinea pig child I NEED to learn how to care for ! Yikes 😬

  • @lisamir9937
    @lisamir9937 Před 3 lety +2

    Thankyou for the information.. Guess I'm going for a plant instead😂

  • @britneypratt1705
    @britneypratt1705 Před 2 lety

    I watched this on October and I got guinea pigs on April 2021

  • @kaylalee20201
    @kaylalee20201 Před 3 lety +2

    I love my guiena pigs

  • @mudpuddle1762
    @mudpuddle1762 Před 3 lety +1

    I only have one i found out about pairs to late since the other got sold by the time i had the money tho im happy hes ok have him for 7years about to be 8years i don’t want to think when he passes but it something i have to be prepared for the next time i get one in a pair that time it’ll be a long time before i do.

  • @Galaxy-mv9gx
    @Galaxy-mv9gx Před 2 lety

    The cage shown at 0:31 was my starter cage

  • @annavosk7329
    @annavosk7329 Před 4 lety +6

    Do you recommend bathing for short haired guinea pigs? Also if so how often? Also what shampoo? Maybe you could make a bathing video

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 4 lety +4

      We have short haired guinea pigs and long haired guinea pigs and don't often bathe the short haired ones but they do need one occasionally so every 3 months or so is fine. You can get small pet shampoo but I've also used my own shampoo with ours which is very gentle and free from parabens etc. This page might be helpful re bathing www.guineapiggles.co.uk/can-you-bathe-a-guinea-pig. We will be bringing out a bathing video very soon too so thanks ever so much for your feedback and look out for more videos coming soon! :)

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 4 lety +2

      Here's a link to our bathing video which we published a few days ago. I hope you find it helpful :) czcams.com/video/wdyx5Ov8eCs/video.html

    • @RaymondSmith-if6ge
      @RaymondSmith-if6ge Před rokem

      Hello Anne how are you doing today

  • @misteon_builds
    @misteon_builds Před 3 lety +27

    Her: says many cages online are small
    me: gets an AD that says buy rabbit and guinea pig cages online now

  • @HugoBoss9375
    @HugoBoss9375 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi this video has helped so much but I was just wondering what boring room do you send your guinea pigs to or do you have any good place to send them btw I live in the uk would be great if you replied x:)

    • @GuineaPiggles
      @GuineaPiggles  Před 3 lety

      Hi Joanna - just wondering if you mean boarding, eg, when we go on holiday? Is that what you meant?

  • @Atlas._.Saturn
    @Atlas._.Saturn Před 2 lety +2

    GUYS. IF YOU HAVE A MALE GUINEA PIG PLEASE READ THIS!!
    Around 2 - 3 human years male guinea pigs poop will get blocked up. When that happens they dont eat or drink. PLEASE read this all if you have a male guinea pig.
    If you have a guinea pig under 2 years. Hold him EVERY day and check his butt. If it looks red/swollen and or has poop stuck. Try and pull/squeeze it out or he will die! Dont make the same mistake i did.. i lost my piggie due to this :(
    if your male guinea pig does not move, eat or drink, Rush them to a vet! Please.
    If you have a male guinea pig around 2 - 3
    also, keep checking his butt till hes 4 years!
    dont make the same mistake i did. I hope this helps. bye

  • @soundlessmelody7618
    @soundlessmelody7618 Před rokem

    I have a hamster, his name is BMO, 4 months old rn.
    Thinking about getting a Guinea pig because the petshop I saw them at has a small shitty tank/cage thingy with 3 of them in it.
    Thank you for the advice!

  • @sofiahurtig8903
    @sofiahurtig8903 Před 2 lety +3

    I have 2 guineapigs, both girls. I have alot time for them, they do have hay all the time. And ofcourse vegetables, but not really any dandelion leaves or anything like that because well, there's already LOTS of snow on the ground. Lumi, is a bit bigger pig, compared to her sister Lulu. Lumi loves attention, right now she is sleeping on me. So i don't want to bother her, Lulu loves attention too. Lumi is white, and Lulu has white, black, brown, and dark brown colored fur.
    But the thing i really need to know is that how often should i bathe my pigs? I know bathing them too often will dry out their skin. So i want to make sure i don't bathe them too much, their fur is short and usually very soft. But it has started to feel a bit rough than usually. They are still young, so could that be because they are getting older? Maybe, but how much do guineapigs usually shed? I love my guineapigs, and i want them to be happy and healthy, so if you have time. Please answer if you can.