[daz]

well the last post i made was a sad one when my 4 chicks got had  by a fox and a few days ago i spotted the guinea pig was pregnant which was a shock as we dont pick them up much as they aint that tame and are * to catch then last night i put her in a box by herself as thats what the info on the net sugests and then this morning there was 4 new addittions (poor thing must have been dying to get them out but wanted peace) and all seem to be doing well altho we were expecting to lose one as it didnt look to well but its looking loads better now

[Bodger]

We once had two boy guinea pigs and they had babies. Guess who can't sex guinea pigs. :oops:

[too many girls]

we can't sex kittens, hence we have a female cat called Damien, and a male cat called Sarah, the vet was in stitches when we took them in to get done.

[chicken soup]

I use to breed guinea pigs a few years ago and if the mother had more than three babies I use leave a bowl of bread and milk diluted with water for them. Both mother and babies would then eat it.  Don't leave the bread swimming in milk though, just soggy.

[Kate and her Ducks]

We had an enourmous black and white tom cat called Ethel for similar reasons. Seemed to feel he had something to prove and used to chase dogs. They only ever took the mick out of his name once though

[Runnerbean]

Sorry to hijack your thread Daz, but can you keep chickens and guinea pigs together?
My daughter wants some guinea pigs and the only secure place for them would be with the chickens.
I don't think it would be a good idea but this thread has got me thinking again!!

[Chookaholic]

I had 2 gerbils which turned into 12,which meant  an extra tank,which meant ££  :roll: The pet shop had alot to answer for!

[Ruby Red]

Sorry to hijack your thread Daz, but can you keep chickens and guinea pigs together?
My daughter wants some guinea pigs and the only secure place for them would be with the chickens.
I don't think it would be a good idea but this thread has got me thinking again!!

   
  Thinking how some hens catch and eat rats and mice, it doesnt seem a very good idea. I wouldnt trust them.  :shock:

[Pep]

Hi all,

We kept guinea pigs when our son was 5 or 6 years old.  Some fool told us that they don't breed for months so we put our very young male and female together for a while :roll: .  Guess what, we ended up with a cage full :shock:

Someone also told us how to sex them.  Son, feeling very much the expert told his Grandma that "if you press the tummy and push down towards his bottom, if a thing pops out, it's a boy".  I could have crawled under the nearest stone but, as they say, out of the mouths of babes and all that.

Baby guinea pigs are rather gorgeous though - like little hamsters.

Pauline

[Pep]

Daz,

I'm so sorry.  I intended to say "good luck" with your babies but got side tracked in memories.  Would really love to see some piccies.

Pauline

[Porffor]

Aww congrats on the arrival!

[Foxy]

we can't sex kittens, hence we have a female cat called Damien, and a male cat called Sarah, the vet was in stitches when we took them in to get done.

     

[chickchick]

congrats daz on the babies, hope they are all ok, can you post some piccs?
i have 2 boys (i think!!!) called bubble and squeak, ive had them since they were 6 weeks (now 16 weeks) and gosh they have grown!!
take care and best of luck!