There are rare cases known of pigs that are rather alone, but people please remember this is always the exeption and never the rule. @al2275 I'm very happy for you that your pig has had a healthy long solo life, but again this is the exeption and no matter how many hours you spend with your pig you can never replace another guinea.
To all the cavy owers out there... have fun with your one pet - the ONE pet that gets all the attention and not just thrown into a cage and ignored and held for a mere 5 min a day.
All I wanted to add to LaBellissimaNotte's posts are: There are countries where keeping a guinea pig alone is a criminal offence. That lone should tell you how important it is for guinea to have a friend or several friends. Anybody with an pet of any type should have the animals best intrest come first.
@al2275 You lose. Only someone that cannot come up with a convincing argument based on facts falls back to insults to get their (non) point across.
How it is berating people to say I believe and evidence shows that this is so? It's not, and you know this. You're wrong, and you hate it, so you fall to the juvenile tactic of name calling making every point you may have had moot.
And you CLAIM to be an adult that has been to university no less.
no, you're just an asshole because you won't STFU after you've made your point once, then again, then AGAIN. You're a bully. Get over yourself, you're NOT the guineapig whisperer.
I relly only see you arguing. I've had one at a time and it lived a long long time - happily. maybe spending more time with the pigs instead of constructing devices that do might help your pigs be more happy?
@rihanna3400 Honestly? Guinea pigs are group animals. They can and will get lonely when kept on their own. I've had pigs that stopped eating when their friend/partner died. There are rare cases known of pigs that are fine without a friend, but those cases are extremely rare. Just go get a cute little extra girl pig. Maybe get advised by a breeder? They are splendid in even matching up the most dominant of pigs. Goodluck!
@rihanna3400 Guinea Pigs are indeed group animals and should be kept with at least one friend. In some countries it is illegal to sell a lone guinea pig,
I constantly hold and play with mine, too. I've always had lone soldiers since I was eight. I'm in my forties now, and all my solo cavies were tremendously happy. Just enhance its life with shoeboxes (with little cut out doors) and change it up so they don't get bored. I put two doors on each shoebox, and my cavy runs into one, then out of it to another - like a playground. She pops all the time.
no, a single cavy with that much attention would never get lonely. I had a guinea pig that was toilet trained, traveled with me to university in my custom handbag, sat on my shoulder in the car.... she was more like a dog. Cavies are VERY clever animals. I had another cavy that lived almost ten years - but that is rare.
@fantagefreakzzz Letting them know guinea pigs are group animals should be enough. If they won't accept it, I would in the best intrest of the animal have it adopted by somebody who can offer it a friend.
I wish you'd quit pushing your agenda. My cavy is toilet trained and doesn't even live in a caged-in area. My room is safely "pig proofed" with loads of hiding places and toys. She'll come over and sleep by my feet - she's like a dog! I take her in the car on short trips, and she sits on my shoulder. She's amazing and extremely happy - and solo.
@al2275 They are social, living in the wild in small groups which consist of several females (sows), a male (boar), and the young (which in a break with the preceding porcine nomenclature are called pups). They move together in groups (herds) eating grass or other vegetation, and do not store food. Domesticated guinea pigs thrive in groups of two or more; groups of sows, or groups of one or more sows and a neutered boar are common combinations. from Wiki
@al2275 Guinea pigs learn to recognize and bond with other individual guinea pigs, and testing of boars shows that their neuroendocrine stress response is significantly lowered in the presence of a bonded female when compared to the presence of unfamiliar females. From Wiki.
@al2275 Guinea pigs are social animals who prefer to live in small groups. If you keep two or more females together, they will become great friends. From ASPCA website
@al2275 Make it two! Guinea pigs are extremely social, herd animals and thrive in the company of another pig. A human can't take the place of a guinea pig companion. If you are going to be away for a large part of the day, it is even more important to get a pair of guinea pigs of the same sex. You will end up with a brighter and happier animal.
@al2275 Guinea pigs are social animals, and you should consider keeping a same sex pair so they have company. A pair of females is a good choice; a pair of males may be fine but may fight. From Exotic Pets website.
Seems to me YOUR the one pushing YOUR agenda, when EVERY source out there says that piggies are social and SHOULD be with other piggies. I'm not one to say they CAN'T be, but by all means evidence shows that your solo piggies would have been happier with a friend.
@al2275 Looks like the dipshit is going to continue to push the agenda. Cavies are social. And having one that is played with from dawn to dusk is a lot of attention. You're really an asshole as it would be illegal to sell a single guinea pig if it were deemed abuse. Get off your high horse and get some HUMAN friends.
@al2275 You're such a juvenile. Can't you make a point without resorting to name calling? You're wrong, completely so. ALL EVIDENCE shows they are social animals that would be happier with their own kind. No one is saying that CAN'T be happy without company, but that they PREFER to be with company. Because you chose to not do so, you see it as a personal attack, and attacking someone with prove and evidence, not just opinion on their side.
you are attacking and going ON & ON & ON about it, when in FACT, millions of pet owners can only keep up with one pet, and therefore, you won't convince them by bullying.
Stop insulting pet owners by pressuring them into getting more than they can handle.
7 guinea pigs?
I'm sure they love running around in all that piss & shit all day while getting 5 minutes of cuddles/attention from you.
@al2275 And you missed the point that in SOME COUNTRIES, it IS illegal to sell single piggies, because of the issue that a piggy needs to be in a group, and having one single is abuse. Not all countries have the same animal care laws, you know.
I haven't been to this vid's page in forever. Yes the quality isn't amazing, but you can't have and cute pigs and a good camera. It's in my case invest in one or the other. I'd rather invest in my pigs. At that time I had seven, right now I have nine.
Linkin'park? Maybe on the radio? I'm not very known with all bands. haha. I'm glad this video is liked though. My pigs can also been seen on their own website, google for 'het caviahotel'.
@CaseyCrafter They have free guinea pigs on Craig's list :) Also cages for cheap. Tell you parents you will take care of it and will pay for everything! Worked for me
There are rare cases known of pigs that are rather alone, but people please remember this is always the exeption and never the rule. @al2275 I'm very happy for you that your pig has had a healthy long solo life, but again this is the exeption and no matter how many hours you spend with your pig you can never replace another guinea.
pollekeskisses 2 weeks ago
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To all the cavy owers out there... have fun with your one pet - the ONE pet that gets all the attention and not just thrown into a cage and ignored and held for a mere 5 min a day.
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al2275 2 weeks ago
All I wanted to add to LaBellissimaNotte's posts are: There are countries where keeping a guinea pig alone is a criminal offence. That lone should tell you how important it is for guinea to have a friend or several friends. Anybody with an pet of any type should have the animals best intrest come first.
pollekeskisses 2 weeks ago
@pollekeskisses
quit berating pet owners. You're a narrow minded ass.
al2275 2 weeks ago
@al2275 You lose. Only someone that cannot come up with a convincing argument based on facts falls back to insults to get their (non) point across.
How it is berating people to say I believe and evidence shows that this is so? It's not, and you know this. You're wrong, and you hate it, so you fall to the juvenile tactic of name calling making every point you may have had moot.
And you CLAIM to be an adult that has been to university no less.
LaBellissimaNotte 2 weeks ago
@LaBellissimaNotte
no, you're just an asshole because you won't STFU after you've made your point once, then again, then AGAIN. You're a bully. Get over yourself, you're NOT the guineapig whisperer.
al2275 1 week ago 2
@LaBellissimaNotte
I relly only see you arguing. I've had one at a time and it lived a long long time - happily. maybe spending more time with the pigs instead of constructing devices that do might help your pigs be more happy?
TheHoochiemamma 4 days ago
@pollekeskisses
well, you added your subjective point of view enough. People need pets as much as pets need company. So, STFU and quit making pet owners feel badly.
al2275 1 week ago 2
Thats cute i only have one guinea pig but i want more lol...
KelliShaeMcCoy 4 weeks ago
I have only one guinea pig. He doesn't care if he's alone cuz he has me :D
NeonLunarEclipse 1 month ago
Do you think my guinea pig will get lonely cause hes alone even though I pick him every like every hour?
rihanna3400 1 month ago
@rihanna3400 Honestly? Guinea pigs are group animals. They can and will get lonely when kept on their own. I've had pigs that stopped eating when their friend/partner died. There are rare cases known of pigs that are fine without a friend, but those cases are extremely rare. Just go get a cute little extra girl pig. Maybe get advised by a breeder? They are splendid in even matching up the most dominant of pigs. Goodluck!
pollekeskisses 1 month ago
@rihanna3400 Guinea Pigs are indeed group animals and should be kept with at least one friend. In some countries it is illegal to sell a lone guinea pig,
MemoryEleven 4 weeks ago
@rihanna3400
I constantly hold and play with mine, too. I've always had lone soldiers since I was eight. I'm in my forties now, and all my solo cavies were tremendously happy. Just enhance its life with shoeboxes (with little cut out doors) and change it up so they don't get bored. I put two doors on each shoebox, and my cavy runs into one, then out of it to another - like a playground. She pops all the time.
al2275 3 weeks ago
@rihanna3400
no, a single cavy with that much attention would never get lonely. I had a guinea pig that was toilet trained, traveled with me to university in my custom handbag, sat on my shoulder in the car.... she was more like a dog. Cavies are VERY clever animals. I had another cavy that lived almost ten years - but that is rare.
al2275 2 weeks ago
I think I counted 7
rahshimie1 1 month ago
Hhahaha, very nice. What's it made of?
yuuiuu11 1 month ago
@yuuiuu11 Cardbox, you could easily make one of your own, if you are creative.
pollekeskisses 1 month ago
Hi, I have a female guinea piggy. I have a big c&c cage, but my mom wont let me get another :( Do you kno any pursuasive ways? :P
fantagefreakzzz 1 month ago
@fantagefreakzzz Letting them know guinea pigs are group animals should be enough. If they won't accept it, I would in the best intrest of the animal have it adopted by somebody who can offer it a friend.
pollekeskisses 1 month ago
I wish I could have so many guinea pigs
natomissingsoul 1 month ago
@natomissingsoul I think it helps I pay my own guinea bills, including the vet.
pollekeskisses 1 month ago
very clever, this will keep these pigs minds occupied for hours
Irishgal333 2 months ago
@ pollekeskisses I'm sorry dude my sister got onto my account and she's really young so sorry bout my comment
Solarstorm120 2 months ago
@Solarstorm120 It's alright I just wanted to make sure that if people read/see this they understand guineas are group animals and not happy alone.
pollekeskisses 2 months ago
@pollekeskisses
I wish you'd quit pushing your agenda. My cavy is toilet trained and doesn't even live in a caged-in area. My room is safely "pig proofed" with loads of hiding places and toys. She'll come over and sleep by my feet - she's like a dog! I take her in the car on short trips, and she sits on my shoulder. She's amazing and extremely happy - and solo.
al2275 3 weeks ago 2
@al2275 They are social, living in the wild in small groups which consist of several females (sows), a male (boar), and the young (which in a break with the preceding porcine nomenclature are called pups). They move together in groups (herds) eating grass or other vegetation, and do not store food. Domesticated guinea pigs thrive in groups of two or more; groups of sows, or groups of one or more sows and a neutered boar are common combinations. from Wiki
LaBellissimaNotte 2 weeks ago
@LaBellissimaNotte
(ps wiki isn't a source! any student knows that. anyone can update and edit wiki. der)
TheHoochiemamma 4 days ago
@al2275 Guinea pigs learn to recognize and bond with other individual guinea pigs, and testing of boars shows that their neuroendocrine stress response is significantly lowered in the presence of a bonded female when compared to the presence of unfamiliar females. From Wiki.
LaBellissimaNotte 2 weeks ago
@al2275 Guinea pigs are social animals who prefer to live in small groups. If you keep two or more females together, they will become great friends. From ASPCA website
LaBellissimaNotte 2 weeks ago
@LaBellissimaNotte
jezus, we get it. you aint gonna convince anyone how to live.
TheHoochiemamma 4 days ago
@al2275 Make it two! Guinea pigs are extremely social, herd animals and thrive in the company of another pig. A human can't take the place of a guinea pig companion. If you are going to be away for a large part of the day, it is even more important to get a pair of guinea pigs of the same sex. You will end up with a brighter and happier animal.
From GuineaLynx website
LaBellissimaNotte 2 weeks ago
@al2275 Guinea pigs are social animals, and you should consider keeping a same sex pair so they have company. A pair of females is a good choice; a pair of males may be fine but may fight. From Exotic Pets website.
Seems to me YOUR the one pushing YOUR agenda, when EVERY source out there says that piggies are social and SHOULD be with other piggies. I'm not one to say they CAN'T be, but by all means evidence shows that your solo piggies would have been happier with a friend.
LaBellissimaNotte 2 weeks ago
@al2275 Looks like the dipshit is going to continue to push the agenda. Cavies are social. And having one that is played with from dawn to dusk is a lot of attention. You're really an asshole as it would be illegal to sell a single guinea pig if it were deemed abuse. Get off your high horse and get some HUMAN friends.
al2275 2 weeks ago
@al2275 You're such a juvenile. Can't you make a point without resorting to name calling? You're wrong, completely so. ALL EVIDENCE shows they are social animals that would be happier with their own kind. No one is saying that CAN'T be happy without company, but that they PREFER to be with company. Because you chose to not do so, you see it as a personal attack, and attacking someone with prove and evidence, not just opinion on their side.
Grow up and wash that potty mouth out.
LaBellissimaNotte 2 weeks ago
@LaBellissimaNotte
I didn't "see it as a personal attack" .
you are attacking and going ON & ON & ON about it, when in FACT, millions of pet owners can only keep up with one pet, and therefore, you won't convince them by bullying.
Stop insulting pet owners by pressuring them into getting more than they can handle.
7 guinea pigs?
I'm sure they love running around in all that piss & shit all day while getting 5 minutes of cuddles/attention from you.
al2275 1 week ago 2
@al2275 And you missed the point that in SOME COUNTRIES, it IS illegal to sell single piggies, because of the issue that a piggy needs to be in a group, and having one single is abuse. Not all countries have the same animal care laws, you know.
LaBellissimaNotte 2 weeks ago
@LaBellissimaNotte
being that the USA is such a progressive nation, I wonder why they DON'T have a law forcing people into buying loads of cavies instead of one.
duh?
al2275 1 week ago
If you want a guinea pig you have to research them I got one because I researched them xxxx
Solarstorm120 2 months ago
@Solarstorm120 If you really did your reasearch you'd known they are happier with a friend. Never take one guinea pig, always take two or more.
pollekeskisses 2 months ago
I haven't been to this vid's page in forever. Yes the quality isn't amazing, but you can't have and cute pigs and a good camera. It's in my case invest in one or the other. I'd rather invest in my pigs. At that time I had seven, right now I have nine.
Linkin'park? Maybe on the radio? I'm not very known with all bands. haha. I'm glad this video is liked though. My pigs can also been seen on their own website, google for 'het caviahotel'.
pollekeskisses 3 months ago
bad collity
Messyvessi123 3 months ago
i like the maze wish i could do tht with my guinea pig!
the1Dworld 3 months ago
@the1Dworld make one with cardboard boxs, they even eat it for you too
magnusalexa 3 months ago
i wish i had a guinea pig but mum keeps saying no! what should i do?
CaseyCrafter 3 months ago
@CaseyCrafter They have free guinea pigs on Craig's list :) Also cages for cheap. Tell you parents you will take care of it and will pay for everything! Worked for me
webkinzlps4ever 3 months ago
so cute, that's alot of guineas though.
Wildheart717 3 months ago 6
haha funny
RenateWinx 3 months ago
how many pigs do you have?
AbuBishir 3 months ago
@AbuBishir the description says 7
RenateWinx 3 months ago
:)
corixable 4 months ago
i have seven too :3
christhaniri 6 months ago
In the end - linkin park... Nice
GirtopolisArashiki 6 months ago
she has 7, read the description
bobertfrank 6 months ago
This is really cool! :D and I hear Linkin Park in the background :D
BrightNight52 6 months ago
Nice. i want to make one now. btw. how much guniea pigs do u have?
itSUPERen 8 months ago
thats very cool. nice job/
SkatersWithBenefits 9 months ago
what did you make the maze out of?
yimpeybear 10 months ago