Guinea Pig photos madam & sirs please!

[Catwoman63]

I had a look at some guinea pigs in the local pet shop, 2 males together lion heads i think, and is exactly the sort of guinea pigs I wanted, but didn't get them, ill have to wait a bit and sort things out properly, but I also can't wait x

[CherryBrandy]

Bev I think lion heads are rabbits !! probably the sign up didn't include name of guinea pigs if they were all in together (which isn't recommended as we know!). oh you must get them before end of summer if you can then you can have the joy of mad circuits round their lawn run if they have one ! can't wait for pickies. my nieces and nephews pleaded for GP's and my brother refused so I sent him a book on them and they bought 2 and now they have 4 and growing - he loves them to bits but can't quite believe it !

[Catwoman63]

My mistake, lol they weren't lion head (although look like it) but like these........



But now i think i prefer smooth coated ones that look like these........

[emma_mcraf]

Aww, Bev! They are just too cute!! How many do you think you'll have?
We've said no more furries once the guineas move on, just torts and chooks, but hopefully we've got a few more years with the guineas as I love their little faces and squeaks so much.

[Catwoman63]

Or maybe a netherland dwarf rabbit as well lol

[emma_mcraf]

Our Bubbles was a Netherland Dwarf and lived to the ripe old age of 14 years and 5 months.

[Catwoman63]

I've got to wait a bit anyway Emma lol, would love to go and get some today but must wait a bit lol, I'd probably get 2 ...... 2 sisters or 2 brothers I actually said I wouldn't get anymore animals after the hamster and birds go, but I just can't help myself

[Catwoman63]

I adore netherland dwarf rabbits I cuddled one in a pet shop ages ago and it took all my strength to put it back and walk out lol.

Blimey 14 years old I didn't think they lived that long Emma

[emma_mcraf]

Originally Posted by Catwoman63

I've got to wait a bit anyway Emma lol, would love to go and get some today but must wait a bit lol, I'd probably get 2 ...... 2 sisters or 2 brothers I actually said I wouldn't get anymore animals after the hamster and birds go, but I just can't help myself

They are like our family aren't they? I adore having my babies. We made a family decision not to have more furries as the kids are getting older and they'd have left home by the time a second lot of furries were getting old, especially if they had such long lives as Bubbles. The kids are responsible for cleaning their hutches each weekend and feeding them every evening. I think in Bubbles' case he was just irreplaceable and no one wanted another rabbit, as Bubbs was a real one-off special bunny.
Once the kids have gone I think the torts and chickens will be enough for me to be looking after, plus I'll gain back a bit extra garden and utilise it into more tort space.
In the meantime we enjoy having Popcorn and Cookie so much. They are such funny little piggies.

[emma_mcraf]

Originally Posted by Catwoman63

I adore netherland dwarf rabbits I cuddled one in a pet shop ages ago and it took all my strength to put it back and walk out lol.

Blimey 14 years old I didn't think they lived that long Emma

Neither did we. Even the vet who saw Bubbs for the first time when he was 12 couldn't believe it. He only went in because he had a weeping eye and the vet said his heart, teeth and everything else were in such good nick. He'd not seen a rabbit that old, so to live another 2 years was such a bonus.