Guinea Pig Owner Answers Your Questions!

[@blissfuljoy6049]

Who else is secretly hoping she changes her mind and gets bunnies asap?..😂

[@tecneon]

Please no...I'm tried of it being normalized to have both ,they can get each other sick if you don't take the right precautions and both animals can get so expensive when it comes to vet bills.. I also feel like if you have two different kinds of prey animals your time is split and you won't get too much time to notice if one is having an issue cause you're having to take care of both. I think people love the idea because both are really cute i just don't think its fair to the animals to take on two high matienence pets.

[@stellangios]

No, not really. I think she'd be great at having bunnies but you can get in way over your head with pets really easily. SIX piggies is going to be plenty of work and bills, unless she's really that sure she can take on more. Rabbits need a lot of attention and research...and space away from the piggies. And they can cost a lot of money. And with any animal, you also never know what you're going to get. When I got my youngest bunny I had two others and I looked at my new one as kind of a "fun addition" (she was a surprise rescue) and she's ended up costing *thousands* in vet bills and needing so much care over the past five years that I literally would have had to put her down many times over if I didn't have the flexibility and support to, at times, barely leave the house and pay serious bills - some that will go on for the rest of her life. She's doing great now and I have zero regrets on rescuing her (esp knowing most ppl would have put her down) but adding any animal to the family shouldn't be done lightly.

[@stellangios]

@@tecneon I agree. I hate when I'm taking care of someone else's animals and I feel my focus splitting too much...even just having multiple unbonded bunnies was so hard at times. Having a herd of piggies or a pair/trio of bonded bunnies is one thing -- they're right next to each other! But fully separate pets, you're right, it's very difficult. I now only have one rabbit (she can't be bonded b/c of her health) and I never want to have pets that live separately ever again. Never. The amount of stress and worry was really high, esp when inevitably there are health issues. Rabbits might live nearly twice as long as piggies but they still age -- and until they do get older, they're much more active and destructive than piggies. They need a lot of attention. I don't want to make it sound like I think piggies are easy. But comparing a herd like this to a pair of active, young rabbits...there's no doubt the rabbits are a lot more involved.

[@watcher24601]

I think bunnies are a bit overrated having adopted a few. Less interaction than piggies, relatively short lives as prone to poor health and claws that can leave deep scratches.

[@HaileysSmallPetChannel]

@@tecneon I disagree with you, and agree with you at the same time. I have a rabbit and two hamsters and I want piggies (me and my sister do) my rabbit takes up my whole room and I provide mat hamsters with large enclosures. I think having multiple pets (that are different species) is great, but it all comes down to the person. some would feel overwhelmed taking in a bunny or two while owning piggies but some wouldn't mind it at all. and yes vets can get very expensive and rabbits do need to be spayed and or neutered so that is an additional cost, but if you want an animal and know what your getting into I thinks its fine to pursue the pet (if you have the space, money, and knowledge.) I think she would be a great bunny owner, if she wanted to own bunnies!! ☺

[@damjansumak6925]

You always make my day when I watch you. 🐾🐾🥰

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed 😄

[@hayleygoogle7831]

Aww little Phoebe, I'm sorry to hear that about her bladder. Bless her 💕

[@BubbleGum-uc4rx]

I’ve been watching you since I was 23 and I’m 28 now. This channel always cheers me up ❤

[@rayaxpawzy]

Once again Sarah, an amazing fun video 🤩 We all love seeing the piggies and you answering all the questions :) It's such a lovely community💕I just grab a cup of tea,slink down onto the sofa and watch one of your videos❤️Im so sorry to hear about Phoebe,but your doing the best you can and that's more she can ever ask for 💗Your doing a great job looking after her (and the rest of the herd☺️) much love from me and my piggies xx

[@Lissy776]

Very relatable 😂 it's became part of my weekly routine just chilling on the couch, cuddling my Lola and Scotty watching Squeak Dreams;)

[@jakibartlett8885]

Hi Sarah, I have been watching you from the beginning, and I'm so glad you mentioned piggiepigpigs! I met Laura a few times and still have her cosy items! I can't wait to see your new guinea pig room, you're an inspiration and your piggies are gorgeous xx 🥰

[@deneentorkelson5705]

Food name for Roxy… Big Mac ❤🍔

[@Homeiswherethehorseis]

You have made my so good at taking care of my 2 three week old pigs

[@LittleKingdom3]

Your videos always make my day! ❤The piggy community is such a nice place to share your love and passion for guinea pigs. I would never stop owning them no matter how much work they can be 😂

[@zsianz1]

Your videos were the reason I got my 3 piggies ❤

[@user-dj7pm2bt3q]

Callie is so cute!!! We have six piggies.

[@susanaponte1579]

Roxy can definitely be a Nutmeg, a bit of the reddish-brown! Beautiful piggies! 😊❤

[@SqueakDreams]

Great name suggestion 😃

[@dvabnny]

You are very warm person and it really made my day when I saw your video! Thank you :)

[@donieguiney404]

Can't wait for the new room and piggies 🐹🐹🛋️

[@marywilson1709]

Sorry to hear that Phoebe hasn't been 100%. I admire your dedication in emptying her bladder for her every day - how does that work? I hope she still manages to strut about and show her sassy side! I would love to see a video on the new cage, it sounds amazing!

[@5Tallulah]

Very thankful for you and your channel ❤

[@aefbNone]

i love you for daring adopting gps as that alsways brings risks with it

[@sheeplosion]

You make such wholesome piggie content. I love watching your videos.

[@kimm5310]

can’t wait to watch the piggies ❤❤

[@rosannw9357]

This was so great! Feels like we got to know you & the piggies better. Seeing Pedro in this made me smile, he was so unique.💞 I started watching your channel during the pandemic just for entertainment, then I was hooked! Now that we have been given a piggy, your videos have been so instrumental in caring for her. Thank you for all the work that goes into your videos.

[@lucyharlow2967]

I remember piggiepigpigs, used to watch her videos all the time. Met her when I went to the national pet show in 2019☺️can you tell us more about being an ecologist? How you got into it etc, pros and cons. That kind of thing☺️

[@sallylovesguineapigs]

Sarah I am so happy you got back to your KZbin videos, you are amazing and I love watching you. I got my first boy in December 2021 and my second about a year later, took me awhile to find a friend, no rescues in BC Canada. My boys are in a 6 by 3 c and c cage, I wish I could get more boys lol

[@j333z]

I love your honesty it is very inspiring. Ive had personal issues and it lowered my motivation and good to know other people feel the same and come out of it. Thank you for your videos. We love them! You're great!

[@Guineapigs4eva5]

Thank you so much! You have answered dozens of my burning questions! Your piggies are adorable too!! Keep it going!

[@-0Kiki0-]

Hi, my family has been recently thinking about getting Guinea Pigs and your channel and videos have really helped.❤Thank you so much.

[@EthansGuineaPigs]

My mum remembers piggiepigpigs.

[@knppkh]

love you so much (from Taiwan)

[@j333z]

Theyre all so cute

[@user-uw4vm7hw8w]

Awwww. The piggies are so cute!:) Edit: I Can't wait to see the new piggies for the herd in 6 months to a year!:)

[@SqueakDreams]

Haha, I like how you added a timeframe 😄

[@user-uw4vm7hw8w]

@@SqueakDreams :)

[@CarinCarlson-xq2kn]

I’m all new to guniea pigs and obviosly also new to your chanel, and I really LOVE it! Such an inspiration! Thank you! 🤩🥰

[@piggiefloofs9398]

i enjoy your videos! I don't need much piggy advice really but just like watching the content! With the wooden hides - i have a big resch corner hideout - i use a little piece of those washing up sponge scourers with warm water, washing up liquid and white vinegar (sometimes followed by f10 for a deep disinfect) ,let air overnight- comes up a treat! (and easier than sanding down)

[@claireramsey4100]

Kali is so cute and her bday Is a day away from one of my pigys

[@jynz4109]

I really like your channel and learn a lot from it as well. 🤗

[@Pets4Life-]

Omg first comment!!! Love your Chanel!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@user-uw4vm7hw8w]

Nah second.

[@ChristopherTradeshow]

I got a free piggie from a friend. he's a little underweight I think. he had no hay so I gave him hay and he's happy. he's also chirping too and he's cuddling under my sweatshirt on my stomach right now. he's definitely content and he's kicking his little let's to get cozy. AND he doesn't bite!!

[@ChristopherTradeshow]

I don't think he EVER got hay because when I gave him some, he absolutely demolished it

[@stellangios]

Perking up when rabbits enter the discussion 😂 I'm on the other end, having rabbits (just one now 💔) and watching piggie videos. My feeling is that rabbits are a lot of work compared to piggies, if you're keeping them in the ideal manner having both...it feels like a full time job! It also takes so much space since they can't be together. I'll always go rabbits over piggies because rabbits live longer and are easier to box train and keep more like a cat rather than having to let them in and out. But at the same time that means permanently proofing the space. For our doe we have several pieces of furniture fenced off and we want to do metal legs on tables etc in the future! But I love just having her roaming 24/7. I also feel like bonding is harder with bunnies. I know piggies can be tough too but having watched people do both... rabbits can be so difficult 😅 I bet you'd be an amazing bunny owner though

[@stellangios]

And following your IG in case you do get to posting more (mine is the little bunny with black spots 🐇)

[@watcher24601]

Interesting, my experience is that guinea pigs live longer than bunnies. Or we were just really unlucky with those we adopted. One of the main reasons we stopped owning pets for a very long time.

[@loriott1359]

Love all your videos!!!!

[@myles8328]

Another brilliant video - loved seeing glimpses of piggies that have passed but still very much alive in funny and happy memories! Can’t wait to see what the future brings for the herd and sending you all love and light - such an eclectic mix of piggy personalities that go perfectly together xx

[@hayleygoogle7831]

I'm so glad you came back to the channel, LOVE seeing what you and your sweet piggies are up to! 😄

[@saganiukzhanna692]

Make more videos!❤

[@siya4ful]

I do remember your old videos, I started watching when you still had Sprite! I then got some baby pigs after learning from you, and they grew old and passed away...time really flies!

[@deneentorkelson5705]

Always love seeing your videos! They always put a smile on my face.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Peachybbiesfan1]

When she said yes I’m going to get more piggies I got so excited!!! I’m really excited for her!! ❤️

[@jaguarangel1107]

I have so loved your channel, your energy (where do you get it!?), and your love for piggies. 😊 Thank you for putting so much time into your herd and your channel. ❤ I did have one question. I buy my hay (Timothy) from a farmer, a bale at a time. It's so much cheaper, even though we drive about 60-70 miles one way, to obtain it. We also have fields, across the road, where we occasionally pick fresh alfalfa, which he loves! My concern is that I haven't found "organic" hay and worry about future nuerological side effects from any chemicals that may be sprayed onto it. He does get his organic "wheaks" (treats) nightly, in the form of vegetables and some fruit. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the hay. I think store-bought is most likely sprayed as well. Thanks so much! 🧡

[@Fluorite-Fox]

3:29 HAHAHA hon hon, Callie!

[@LittleKingdom3]

Annie, Lola, and Sprite was the trio that I knew

[@Jessicayourgirl]

Hii 💕 I love your Guinea pigs . I have 3 piggies :) What are some healthy treats I can give my piggies?

[@user-uw4vm7hw8w]

Carrots, Bananas, Oranges, Kale, Bell Pepper, Strawberries.

[@Jessicayourgirl]

@@user-uw4vm7hw8w thank you 😊🫶

[@candy11401]

I really like Piggiepigpigs too, I was very sad when I realised she stopped the store but I hope she is happy with whatever she might be doing now, you mentioned your confidence went down and you are such a good youtuber, always happy and cheerful, I would love to meet you in real life if I ever have the chance to, you love your Piggies and it shows and you seem like such a nice and friendly person

[@denny66ify]

I love watching your videos because it gives me ideas with my 7 or 8 guinea pigs no seven my guinea pigs names are for the girls it's s'mores nugget pig pen Sandy for the boys it's Reese Russell and crunch I love watching your videos cuz it gives me ideas for my guinea pigs I got fleece lining but I'm not good with the sewing machine

[@BookloverFantasy92]

I love watching your videos! :)

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you!

[@girlsnpiggies]

My daughters said S'mores or Mushy for a food name for Roxy. We just started our guinea pig journey a couple of months ago, and watching your videos is such a big help! Thank you for all of your content. So glad we found you on KZbin. We now have 6 piggies with all food names!

[@shannonvester9955]

Love love love your channel. My kids and i love watching them. So educational, fun, and we hope everything continues to go well!

[@guineapigsue7785]

I can't believe Roxi and Phoebe will be 4 this year! I still think of them as you new girls. You still had Sprite when I started watching your channel and i remember when you brought home Willow, Twigglet and Lyra ❤

[@kathym.9140]

I absolutely adore your channel. I had to smile when you said you have had piggies for 17 years because you don't look much older than that. I do remember Piggie Pig Pig. In fact, I have four framed pictures of guinea pigs that I purchased from her website. I always enjoyed her channel. I thank you for making this video as it was so informative and fun. I'm somewhat new to your channel, and I am having fun catching up on your videos.

[@travisr1567]

I've been following for only about 2 months. Can't believe you've being doing this for over a decade!

[@scifirocks]

I remember piggiepigpigs too, and all your earlier pigs. 🥰 I'm also a long term guinea pig servant, but I'm more of a watcher than a maker.

[@fawnbussler3300]

My female guinea pig named karma is a alpha and she has not got along with any other guinea pigs and she's been like that ever since we got her from petfinder ❤🤷🏼‍♀️

[@makucevich]

Some food name suggestions for piggies: Peanut, Noodle, Rhubarb, Pinto Bean (Bean or Pinto for short), Pepper, Sunflower (seeds), Olive Oil, Sarsaprilla, Parsley, Fugi (apples)... It is so heartwarming to see the love and affection you give to your furry potatoes. ❤

[@j333z]

Roxy could be Caramel or Cocoa idk their current names are great

[@bunguini]

That didnt feel like a long vid to me i can listen to you for hours talking about the piggies😂

[@MarTina-on1ti]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Fluorite-Fox]

I have 3 female piggies, A 3 years old lady and two sisters who are both over a year old ❤

[@peytspiggies]

im so sorry to hear about Phoebe! i have been a subscriber for a year and a half now and it really make me sad to think about this happening to my piggies of something similar! i hope all gets better!!

[@Libbys-piggies]

Thanks for answering my questions!! Love you’re piggies❤

[@kaylaflynn5433]

Love your videos they bring so much joy 💜😊May I ask what you said your career is ? Thank you!

[@SophieCouper-Barton]

Such a great video! I started jumping eith excitement when you said about getting more piggies and the bigger cage I cant wait! They are all so so cute and you take such good care of them. What breed are Nacho, Roxy and Pheobe? In Nacho a lunkaya, Roxy an abbassinian and Pheobe a Teddy? Please correct me if I'm wrong! ❤

[@IamAlwaysRight100]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼thank you! This was great!🌸

[@siel4]

Roxy could be called Mocha they kinda the same colors

[@fitzguineavision]

Can you please make a video on how you help Phoebe expel the urine from her bladder? I think it's a very educational video!

[@clairepatton3963]

wanted to show some love on the yt page too! Thanks for the vid.

[@cardboard_creationsxx]

ahhh I think there foods names should be pickles , basil , creme , and curly fries (nacho) ! so sweet im get some piggies do you have any tips?

[@spookypookyboo]

Talking about poroviens i have porovien and his name is teddy

[@margaretJohnson-w3m]

Can I just throw this in there, maybe way off but. Our dog became incontinent about a year after her spay, it can happen in spayed dogs and does happen way after the op. So I wonder if the same can happen to piggies, in her case she would wet herself. She's on meds to stop this happening, so the opposite of what you are saying but possibly a connection to op especially if she never had it before op. Even vets that have a keen interest in exotics often don't know much, I had to show our vet how to check one of our pigs for arthritis. I knew he had it so went to vet to have it confirmed and pain meds on repeat, the vet couldn't find what I meant lol.....I have 8 guinea pigs indoors and 4 rabbits outside yes they are a much bigger and different responsibilty.

[@marahilmy7133]

I can’t remember if it was this video or the other q&a but you talked about getting pet insurance and I wanted to know if you could recommend any companies? Exotics direct seems to have a lot of bad reviews and it’s been hard for me to find other places that specifically insure piggy’s. Love your channel btw! Been watching for quite a while and have two wee ones that I love and understand more from your vids. ❤

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you! Ah right, it is Exotic direct who I'm with and they've been really good, were just a little slow with paying out on one claim but others were fine, even when I claimed months after the vet visit and just before renewal 😆. They unfortunately don't cover for diagnosed health issues on renewing the policy - such as Phoebe's bladder problem and her arthritis, but I think that's to be expected from most places.

[@marahilmy7133]

@@SqueakDreams okay this makes me feel a bit better. I’m introducing a neutered boar into my herd hopefully this week and one of my partners agreements for getting the third piggy was me getting pet insurance 😂

[@lorettahawk3610]

I have a question, when you first get a piggy how would you cut their nails, and how can you get them use to it?

[@Dangie-dumpling]

I have a question, my Guniea pigs when ever we pick them up they squirm like there in pain but I am not sure of the problem??? And also how do you know if they happy or like in pain? from Dangie Dumpling :)

[@oliviayardley2701]

So adorable gave me so much motivation for my own piggied but whete did u get ur hammock eith the wooden stand?

[@mousumibhattacharya3182]

Recently my gini got paralyzed..she stays with me on the bed till night😢..I feel so sadd for her😭..idk if she can be normal😩

[@Editz_horses]

Hello I need help.One of my Guinea pigs just passed away last night.and idk what to do I have one left and his name is bean bean is ok but his brother wiggles is not.and we are moving so I can’t get another one.sorry if I wasted your time but I would love if you could make a video to help me because I don’t know what to do in this situation.❤

[@Liesje234]

For Roxy: oreo because of the oreo shaped part on her bortom

[@richardkolk-zh1bj]

Hi Sarah I have a late question. My two boars have been getting along great until a few days ago. They are father and son. Leo is about 3-4 years old and Liam just turned 6 months. They suddenly started chasing and humping each other. It looked like the young one was challenging his dad. Is this a one off and is there anything I can do to help them get along? Thanks so much for your time responding to questions. Especially your videos on grooming Nacho are very helpful!

[@DaniCapp2006]

Hii I won the giveaway hammock and my herd love it so much that I want them to have more, do you sell them or is it just a personal thing 😊

[@Puppet_house123]

Can’t believe phoebe and Roxie are 4

[@lindakroll3540]

Do you have any plans to make and sell your hammocks?

[@janetpace8793]

Thank you for these videos. I happened to stumble on you a year and a half ago and have been watching ever since. I have a question..... I have two piggies. A neutered male, Chip (about 5 yrs. old) and I just got a 1 yr. old female, Tina (not spayed). Do I need to get Tina spayed? I have only had Tina for two weeks but Chip doesn't chase her as much anymore but still does at times. You have a neutered male. Are there any issues between him and the females? I would love to get some advice.

[@kayleighspink753]

Can I ask, how often should you change the fleece liners in their cages? xx

[@Jess_9297]

Hey im in scotland and am getting guinea-pigs in october and here its always freezing and snowing so just wondering how do i keep my guinea-pigs warm ? 🙃 are heaters are not very strong*

[@xtashnpetsx]

Can 3 piggies live happily in a 4x2 c&c cage ? 😊

[@claramaine3121]

Hello I have a little question so i have two guniea pigs how much pellets do i give them? Love your videos by the way

[@ToastAndButter279]

Im thinking of getting a guinea pig for my birthday in 10 days and i was wondering, is it okay to have a guinea pig in an apartment? Obviously ill let them run outside of the cage for a bit but based off of cage size would an average desk sized one story cage be okay. Id like to replace my desk with their new home.

[@tenzin_010]

I’m soon getting 2 piggies and am considering putting their cage in my room, one of my concerns is do they tend to squeak a lot at night and does their cage smell?

[@HorsesFashionBeauty]

Can I ask why you decided to have a piggie room ? Our heard is currently in our living room. We have debated moving then upstairs to our spare room but ate worried that they wouldn't get the same amount of time spent with us x

[@SqueakDreams]

Totally fine to have them in the living room and probably nicer from a socialising with them point of view ☺️ it's because of the KZbin channel, filming (and all the equipment that comes with), editing etc that I will spend a lot of time in their room and want to make it a nice working space as well as piggie zone 🥰 x

[@xopfamx260]

has your piggies ever get mites from Timothy Hay?

[@jaguarangel1107]

I'm so sorry 😞 It sounds like you are caring for her very well. Bless you both.

[@Puppet_house123]

Hiiiiiiiiii I love Callie nacho Phoebe and Roxy I want to start a KZbin channel do you have any advice?

[@xiifleuriix]

I have a female Abyssinian/Teddy girl named Cinnamon! 🥹 the rest are called bagel and moon

[@BrittanyMalin-ri6kb]

hi sara i whould name roxy cookies

[@inez.m.]

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