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The HappyCavy webcams and Guinea Pig Treat Machine went offline on April 8, 2024.
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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the Happy Cavy herd!
In case this is your first time stopping by HappyCavy, our webcams were offline for about a month. Here’s why:
In early November,Piglet was diagnosed with liposarcoma – a malignant tumor that formed under the muscle of her rear right leg.
The surgery was very successfull and she pulled through like a trooper! A cavy slave couldn’t have asked for a faster recovery!
With the webcams back online and more time to work on Happy Cavy, I have made it a New Year’s resolution to post more “all things guinea pig” from the Happy Cavy blog. So please stay close by during the next month as I will be writing a series of posts about Piglet’s diagnosis, treatment, and post-op recovery. It was a long and interesting experience; and I hope it can help other guinea pig owners who have to face the same challenges when it comes to the health of their guinea piggie.
We love you for stopping by!!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year,
xoxo ~ Hammy, Piglet, Bitsy
Hey, umm i have a few questions to ask about my own guinea pigs (2, mummy and daughter)
1. My two guinea pig live outside, in a medium two storey hutch. They are half in the sun and half in the shade. I’m a bit worried. Everyone seems to have theirs inside? I dont have the space in my house, and im not allowed to anyway.
2. My guinea pigs are a bit feral. They arent tame, even though i got them from a friend who looks after them quite well. Help?
Hope you reply,
Izzy
Hi Izzy!
Most cavy owners who keep their pigs outdoors do take them inside during the really hot or really cold times of the year. If you live in a temperate (never hot or cold) climate, you may be able to get away with a spacious hutch with a lot of hay and closed areas so they can keep warm. But you will still probably have to bring your guinea pigs indoors from time to time. Cavies do not do well with wind and temps should be 65-75 F (18 to 23 C), that is why many owners choose to keep their cavies indoors I think.
Not sure what you mean by feral? If they don’t bite or have social/behavioral issues (like hurting their cavy sisters or brothers) then you should be OK. As long as you provide a lot of attention; fresh water, hay and pellets; Vitamin C everyday; fresh dark leafy greens everyday too; and take the time to watch their weight and make sure they get floor time, they should become quite tame in no time.
Some great forums you can get info are:
http://www.guinealynx.info
http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum
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