Hello,
Anyone who knows me, knows I am animal crackers and always have been.
I love all animals and cannot bear cruelty in any form. As a result of this, I have taken in needy animals all my life and cared for them until new homes have been found (and sometimes forever).
We have not been able to rehome many animals for some time due to me having Fibromyalgia but we have plenty of beautiful guinea pigs who are all either OAP's or have a medical problem or in the case of some, extremely nervous and will stay here forever.
I decided a long time ago that anything we sold on ebay would benefit the beautiful animals we care for as their food and medical bill is astronomical.
All guinea pigs ever do is eat 
Due to my own ill health, I haven't had the energy for campaigning and raising awareness of responsible pet ownership as well as the home checking required when we are rehoming.
We will continue to take in needy guinea pigs day or night and many will stay here forever. The guinea pigs who are here still need our care and that takes all the energy I have at present. I cannot be actively promoting our rescue other than through our website and online 'blog.
As my health improves, I shall increase my workload and continue with my vocation as I love the animals dearly.
Thankyou so much to all our friends (especially Erica Clayton) for your continued support which we do still need to help with food bills and vets bills of the cavies already here and any more that come in to us. We will never refuse sanctuary to a needy guinea pig.
I am unable at present to answer any guinea pig health questions through ebay. I am simply too tired when I've completed all my daily tasks. I do apologise for this. There are many excellent guinea pig websites with valuable advice available.
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Good Advice
Please think very carefully before taking on a pet. Can you give it a home for life? Can you afford all the costs such as vets bills? Can you afford vaccinations? Flea and worming treatments? All these things must be taken into consideration before getting your pet. What if your circumstances change? What happens when your children get bored with it? Will you then take on the responsibility? So many animals end up in rescue centres due to bored children and marital break ups.
PLEASE NEVER BUY A PET JUST BECAUSE IT LOOKS CUTE OR APPEARS LONELY IN A PET SHOP!
It is much kinder to give an animal from a rescue centre a second chance rather than encouraging breeding by buying from pet shops.
Think very carefully, Buy and read a specialised book so you have a good all round knowledge of the needs of the animal. Then keep the book to hand so you can refer to it as and when you need to. Books with glossy pictures might appear wonderful but you need proper clear information!
Please NEVER buy opposite sexes of animals and keep them together (Unless they are spayed/neutered) THEY WILL BREED! and there are enough unwanted animals on the earth as it is!
Keeping pet Guinea Pigs
They may be small, but guinea pigs require ample space to move about. Make sure their living quarters are at least 18 inches wide, 14 inches high, and 25 inches deep. Guinea pigs housed in larger cages are more likely to be active. Do not use aquariums, as they provide poor ventilation, and mesh or wire-floor cages hurt guinea pigs' tender feet.
When choosing floor linings and cage furnishings, keep in mind that guinea pigs will chew on just about anything to wear down their constantly growing teeth, so everything placed in the cage must be non-toxic. Use plenty of lining material shredded ink-free paper or commercial nesting materials available at pet-supply stores, for example because guinea pigs will use the material as both bedding and bathroom.
Remember also to provide plenty of high-quality hay, which they use for nesting and snacking. Use Megazorb or wood shavings as the absorbent layer on the bottom of the cage. Do not use materials such as sawdust, cedar chips, or fabrics that may cause respiratory or other health problems. Finally, provide your guinea pig with a gnawing log (such as an untreated fruit tree branch), tunnels to crawl through, and platforms to climb on. Add a heavy food bowl resistant to tipping and gnawing and a water bottle.
Guinea pigs are easily stressed, so they require careful handling. To pick up a guinea pig, slowly place one hand under his chest just behind the front legs, and gently cup your other hand under his hindquarters. Once you have a firm but gentle grip on the animal, lift him. Then immediately pull him close to your chest or lap so he feels safe and doesn't thrash around.
Feed your guinea pig a commercial guinea pig food, formulated especially for Cavies. These herbivores require a lot of vitamin C, so provide veggies such as cabbage and ask your veterinarian about vitamin supplements. Treat guinea pigs to fruits, including melon slices and apples (but remove the seeds, which are toxic). PLEASE SEE THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR MORE FEEDING INFORMATION.
Guinea pigs try their best to keep clean, fastidiously grooming themselves with their front teeth, tongue, and back claws. But pigs particularly the long-haired breeds require frequent brushing and combing to stay clean and tangle-free.
Also, because their cage lining doubles as bedding and toilet, guinea pigs require daily housekeeping assistance. Scrub and disinfect the cage, then let it dry before lining the floor with fresh bedding and replacing the cage furnishings. Also clean the water bottle and spout daily to prevent build up of food, algae, and bacteria.
Guinea pigs are happiest when with other guinea pigs, so many pet care books urge owners to keep two or more together. Choose pairs that are the same sex and compatible. (For example, more than two male pigs together are likely to fight.)Two males can be compatible though. All our males have companions. Sometimes it is easiest to put a baby boar that's just left it's Mum in with it's Dad as company. The Dad is automatically the boss being the biggest so no squabbles break out.
If your Cavies are to be kept outdoors, please keep them near the house as they love human company. It also helps to keep a check that the cage is secure from predators such as rats or foxes. Please bring the piggies indoors or place the hutch in a shed or garage during the winter months as they cannot stand low temperatures.
You will also need plenty of fresh fruit and veg as Guinea Pigs are unable to produce their own vitamin c. Buy a specialist food for Guinea Pigs-NOT RABBITS as it will have the best nutrients in and also provide:
Carrots (in moderation)
Tomatoes
Cucumber (quite a favourite!)
Spring Greens
Melon
Grapes
Apple (but not in large quantites - the acid can make their lips sore)
Oranges (in moderation due to acid making their lips sore)
Cabbage
Broccoli
Pears
Banana including the skin
Strawberries inc leaves
Raspberries inc leaves
Corn on the Cob inc leaves
ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR CAVIES HAVE ADEQUATE WATER AS THEY DO DRINK QUITE A LOT
I hope this page is of interest to you and should you be getting some guinea pigs, please get two of the same sex, handle them regularly and keep their cage clean. They will then have a long happy life.
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