Can we get married and we live with tons of guinea pigs happily ever after?
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
Mélissa Ouvrard ♡♡♡♡
@rahelberehe2707
5 жыл бұрын
R u crazy
@no_melanie28me32
5 жыл бұрын
@@rahelberehe2707 😂😂
@willowashe
5 жыл бұрын
Can you adopt me?
@nicoleperrone5208
5 жыл бұрын
Mélissa Ouvrard count me in
@margoac9476
6 жыл бұрын
In Switzerland it's illegal for guinea pigs to live alone?!?! AWESOMENESS! What don't the Swiss do right when it comes to animal safety!
@sophierr967
5 жыл бұрын
Lololozi 123 well yeah that’s a risk you should be willing to take before getting a guinea pig
@margoac9476
5 жыл бұрын
Lololozi 123 then you should try fostering or find another safe home for it if all the sudden you choose to no longer own your pig. There’s usually a local forum on your Facebook if you have one, if not get a friend to advertise for you and often people will look for cage mates for their own passes pig. You can do the same if your pig looses a mate and you want an older pig. Search rescues first. And it’s just the deal, be a little resourceful, because it’s our responsibility to take care of them right.
@oakherder17
5 жыл бұрын
@Lololozi 123 that's what happened to us and the fifth one unknowingly we were sold a pregnant female (after four boys). Now we have 12 guinea pigs!
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
@Lololozi 123 what is going to keep going on and on? Having guinea pigs? Let's hope so. Are you saying, that if at some point you do not want guinea pigs anymore, it is better to let your surviving guinea pig live for its remaining years which could even be half of its life or more, living alone? To me no offense, that seems selfish. If you do not want any more guinea pigs then you should actually surrender that surviving guinea pig to a rescue that will be able to find him a friend and a new home. Just my opinion, based on the best interest of the animal people have a much broader support system while the guinea pig is all alone. It is amazing how many guinea pigs suffer because we do not actually empathize with them and put ourselves in their point of view
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
@Lololozi 123 on the one hand you said she fights with others and then on the other hand you said she was attacked. It is true that I am spoiled, and the Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue has so many guinea pigs to choose from without a commitment. However bonding girls isn't 80% or better success rate and if you reach out to rescues in your area or search on Craigslist and the like you should be able to find someone willing to work with you
@sadiemcintosh9364
3 жыл бұрын
Literally just bought a cage from the pet store as a new owner $126 and after watching this I want to cry .
@jackieesme736
3 жыл бұрын
same me today and i only bought one and didn't get no hay ! i already failed
@lucagp65
3 жыл бұрын
you can get those panels on Amazon for $35 and the corrugated panel at Home-Depot for $20. It will not let me post a link so you have to google them but those are the exact titles LANGXUN 16pcs Metal Wire Storage and this is the panel at home-depot 72 in. x 36 in. x 5/32 in. Twinwall Plastic Sheet I hope that helps
@adaywithaleks6556
3 жыл бұрын
@@lucagp65 Thank you!
@Ptr98
3 жыл бұрын
Never buy anything recommended on a pet store. They just want to sell and they lack a lot of knowledge. We all have done the same mistake honey xx.
@Kt-cn2rq
3 жыл бұрын
@@Ptr98 same I got the cat carrier as he calls it 😆. I did get the hay and pellets and a castle for it to sleep in. Then I didn't know needed a partner. He was only one in the cage.
@brandilee3641
6 жыл бұрын
I work at a Pet store that sells guinea pigs and whenever someone is interested in them I talk their ear off for about an hour trying to give them this knowledge about what kind of care guinea pigs actually need. I try and make sure people really know what they will be getting into with pigs so that they wont end up rehomed in the future. It is crazy how many people want to get guinea pigs yet know nothing about them! My 3 piggies mean the world to me and I am always researching and watching videos just like this one to make sure I am being the best care giver possible for them ☺ Their lives are completely in our hands so I'm glad people like you and @skinnypigs1 make these informative videos.
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
Brandi Lee Thank you for everything you do and for all the extra time you take to make sure people know how to care for their piggies.
@katelynsandoval9194
5 жыл бұрын
Lol right!!! Skinnypig1 i have as a sub to but she never replies even though she says she will try. Id like her knowledge input on stuff i dont see. But, like you said just keep watching new videos to see whats out there.
@milireich4195
5 жыл бұрын
In the pet store that I bought my 2 guinea pigs, they didn't give us any advice just a booklet, we had to investigate on internet.
@weirdscience6820
5 жыл бұрын
One pet store woman never pointed out they eat hay and consequently never sold me any, giving me a bag of pellets only and telling me they also eat veggies. I specifically asked if a pig can live alone and was told yes even though she's had pigs since a child and as well as to this day, she has 4. Maybe she thought I'd keep it outside with access to grass? Didn't ask me. I I hadn't researched prior, no, but I also have concerns about information accuracy when I ask myself what wild pigs eat and straight away grass comes to my mind. Which they do. So how come no GP gurus ever mention this as part of their diet, or will give it scant regard. Also from observing my 2 pigs and considering individuality, I'm not sure that one of them really does need a friend..pretty nonchalant toward my other pig, the latter of which looks the opposite, being vocal, interactive and thus would need a companion in my opinion. The other when brought home on its own was already popcorning with no other pigs around.
@Iamaguienapig
5 жыл бұрын
Good for you! ❤️
@susart7
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! I am 64 yrs old and have had guinea pigs a lot throughout my life! When I was a child we did not care for them properly at all. My parents gave me a book but somehow we still fed iceberg lettuce and no hay. I knew everything already in your video but I sure enjoyed how caring you are about the pigs! Thank you so much for putting this out there!
@27Tigress
6 жыл бұрын
In the spring and summer I go picking for my guinea pig. I get him grass and clover and dandilion greens. I get some weird looks when I pick weeds but I don't care anymore what people think because I know how happy it makes my piggy.
@smooches1368
5 жыл бұрын
Tigress_Free2BeMe m-m-m, dandelion greens. My boys love 'em too!.
@annanicholson5309
5 жыл бұрын
I do that for my bunnies. I live in an apartment and also drag on tree branches. People look at me weird.
@moicaela132
3 жыл бұрын
Also you might enjoy knowing that pet stores in New Zealand no longer sell live animals and instead host rescue days where you can go in and adopt a rescue pet.
@MsAdventure14
3 жыл бұрын
YES!!! We need more of that, less of money breeding
@sikur1337
3 жыл бұрын
should be like that everywhere... so much misinformation for these guys
@asmrcrafts9279
6 ай бұрын
Thats amazing!!!!
@soniapetersen8128
6 жыл бұрын
One mistake I’m making is over feeding veggies. Now I know why their stools are sometimes softer than others. Thank you so much 😊 very informative. And thank you for loving them so much! Bless you heart buddy!
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Sonia!
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
I should have mentioned back then Benebac beneficial bacteria paste will help get the digestive system back on track when you see soft poops. There's a link to it on my website but you can find it even in some pet stores
@XSaffie_LoveX
5 жыл бұрын
I don't agree that guinea pigs should have unlimited pellets though, they actually do overeat as my vet told me mine were overweight and to cut down the pellets. They get a cup of veggies each per day and a tablespoon of pellets and unlimited hay. Their poops are perfectly healthy, not too wet and not dry and crumbly either. I know someone who feeds theirs a lot of muesli and their pigs are very overweight and one of them has really bad diarrhoea and is slowly dying with a distended stomach ☹️
@XSaffie_LoveX
5 жыл бұрын
Having said that I use Oxbow pellets and I think she uses commercial brand Muesli (probably Gerty Guinea Pig or something) but I try and tell her anything and she always thinks she's right ☹️ it's such a shame.
@deedeer5481
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't realise I was over feeding my piggies with veggies. They beg for it and I give in 😏 so from now on its more hay and just a cup each of veg and some nuggets 😄
@AGwen10
3 жыл бұрын
I literally watched this whole video! I have ADD and no way I could watch a 35 minute video. Thank you for the detailed info! We just got 2 guinea pigs for our daughter. They are young and we are trying to learn the best ways to keep them happy and do the right things for them. You were interesting to listen to, almost like you had me in a darn trance. Thanks for what you do. It shows you are a caring person.
@robnlynchburgvaable
6 жыл бұрын
It's so great to see that I am not the only guy as dedicated to these wonderful animals. Love your channel.
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
Rob Newsome google "real men love guinea pigs" lolz but 4 real
@imaDUCKIE11
5 жыл бұрын
Also I highly recommend to look into fleece blankets/bedding as a replacement to pine shavings. Mine loves his so much he starts to popcorn as I'm putting his clean one in :)
@karenmanh
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, we went with fleece (I sewed onto towels and made a guineadad), but daily washing for me with one fleece per day or two is ok. he has too many animals to make that happen.
@nicolecourtney8688
2 жыл бұрын
Awe mine loves it so much more as well! I found XL washable puppy pads that i put under the fleece for more absorption 💞 and they love beanies as their little cozy spot lol. I bought a few at the dollar store and they are basically the same as one of those cozy things and they work for a cuddle sack too
@HeatherClarkafterdark
5 жыл бұрын
I love guinea pigs, they are very special little creatures.
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
They sure are, Heather
@angelaprice8408
4 жыл бұрын
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@rosemonarch4749
4 жыл бұрын
I wanted my girls to have the best space possible, theirs isn’t bad, but now they’ve grown I’d like them to have the very best - I was shopping for a new habitat and searched on KZitem for reviews. I came across your video and you’ve made up my mind, thank you so much. I’m also glad I was right about the outdoors, I was worried I was overprotective, but you confirmed my view that it’s something to do for a limited time, not all the time. I’ll also be careful with the veggies and give them more green pepper and less carrot. I’ll also try giving them their vitamin C as you suggested. . Thanks again, you’ve already made me a better piggy friend. Very, very much appreciated. (Subscribed.😊)
@CallumsCorner.
5 жыл бұрын
Just got 3 pigs, great tips! Subbed as you seem like a nice bloke.
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I hope they are girls, because boys tend to fight unless they are in pairs
@jayf5084
3 жыл бұрын
@@ScottysAnimals I have a boy and girl, the RSPCA rescued them and she was pregnant when they took them in, they lived together and after the babies grew up a little, he was neutered, then later on, I adopted them together and they get on unbelievably well. I assume this is OK as they can't breed, I have had them for a year now
@catherinepelletierbrown5724
3 жыл бұрын
Wow I got 1/
@clhwhiffleball4418
3 жыл бұрын
@@ScottysAnimals uhhh. We got 2 boy pigs. A young 6 month old and another young 1 year old. They dont even fight!
@sarahisantiago1120
3 жыл бұрын
Can you draw other video taking care of guinea pigs
@bluexwings
5 жыл бұрын
I bought a guinea pig from Petco when I was about 11. She was ok on her own, but as it turned out, she was pregnant! A month-ish later, I had 6 piggies. lol It was wild. And bless my mom, she turned an old armoir into a pen (lying flat) and as the babies got older she gave them them their own room. (aka a pen that took almost all of the floor space in the guest bedroom) They were very spoiled and happy guinea pigs. 😊💞
@cindys.6446
5 жыл бұрын
How long did they live? We got one from petco and she was a surrendered pregnant guinea pig. She had 4 babies. They are 4 1/2 now and mom is almost 5 we think. Today one of the guinea pigs is acting tired and very lethargic. I wish Saskia at LA Guinea Pig Rescue was in today because she’s always helped me with my gp’s. Say a prayer for my piggie, Teena. Her Mom Peppa will be lost without her daughter.
@cristinafurtuna1787
4 жыл бұрын
So funny at the end!
@positiveaperturestudio4186
3 жыл бұрын
Omg this happened to a friend of mine lol now I get her 2 baby piggies
@bluexwings
3 жыл бұрын
@@cindys.6446 The babies we adopted out lived a fairly long time (I lost touch with their new owners when I moved 4 years later). Sadly both the mom and the baby piggie we kept for my little sister died when us kids were away visiting my dad for the summer and there was a power outage. :( My mom worked in another area, and didn't realize that they were in trouble until she got home. (This was a 1.5 years-ish after they were born) It was pretty devastating.
@fourfurrypotatoes
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the pet store accidentally put her in the cage with a male piggy at one point 😂
@sandydg350762
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information! I recently took in my granddaughter's guinea pig and I've been making the mistakes of putting vitamin c in the water and feeding spinach. I will fix both immediately.
@rushy4146
6 жыл бұрын
Interesting tip about holding the nose when putting the pigs down. Ours seem to be pretty convinced that they can fly whenever they see their cage or the floor approaching. Will try it next time.
@KTplease
6 жыл бұрын
Rushy 41 Mine too, lol! "When pigs fly..."
@ValosarX
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah this is a good tip my pigs also seem to love the nose dive.
@kellym9301
6 жыл бұрын
Yes! Having the cage higher will help and this nose-gap method. I have mine in a huge rabbit cage that has a playpen extension. I have looked everywhere for the coroplast and cannot find it in my area so that right there (plus aaaaalllll of the helpful tips) is enough valuable information for me to subscribe!
@gloriacoodood2287
5 жыл бұрын
Kelly Mack same i have that cage!!
@sigguy1361
5 жыл бұрын
Rushy 41 we started putting our piggies in their cage butt first so they couldn’t fly out. But I like this idea. 👍
@claytont0
5 жыл бұрын
28:54 'blow dry with the conditioner makes their hair REALLY soft' ⁱ ʰᵃᵛᵉ ˢᵏⁱⁿⁿʸ ᵖⁱᵍˢ....
@jaycollins8640
4 жыл бұрын
Addisons Animals you do not want to blow dry the cavies anyways, it can overheat them and cause serious burns, NEVER blow dry them.
@imnotrude0357
4 жыл бұрын
Jay Collins that’s actually not true...it’s best if you blow dry them after a bath and most guinea pigs won’t mind it and to prevent burning the blow dryer should be set to a low or medium temp.
@goldeneclipse1884
4 жыл бұрын
Jay Collins they can be blowed dried but the you much put the blow dryer on medium heat
@d1an3m0rr1s0n
6 жыл бұрын
I really like this video, full of great information, especially for new owners! You do a great job stressing the subtle signs of illness. I can't count how many times I have put a pig in the vet carrier and next to my bed because I thought he made a funny breathing noise, I might be a little hyper vigilant, but I have caught all health problems with my pigs super early! I rather show up at the vet with a healthy pig who is faking sick than a sick pig faking health. We can do everything right for our pigs and sometimes they still get sick. Your pigs are all super cute btw! :)
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the sweet comment Diane! It is definitely better to be safe than sorry. I am a hypochondriac Guinea pig papa and proud of it
@d1an3m0rr1s0n
6 жыл бұрын
Glad I'm not alone in being proud of my guinea pig induced neurosis.
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
Diane Morrison lolz It comes with the territory
@entitledbobcat
5 жыл бұрын
Diane Morrison I would do something similar with my last piggy who had a neurological disorder. She would have moments where it would get bad out of nowhere. I wouldn’t put her in a travel carrier but instead I would get a heating pad and “her” blanket. Then I would put pillows and large objects to block off any exits and slept on the floor next to her. If she was sick, she would always lay with me and put her head down on me like a pillow. She would do this for me too if I was feeling down. Usually she would get up in an hour after just laying there with her and be running around again just fine. I have to confine her to a space because she would go under my run to run around in circles and would do this for hours. It isn’t easy getting her out from under there so that was always annoying.
@katelynsandoval9194
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing you are super correct! Smart lady here! I am glad to know your piggies are good just based off you.
@vanessa01880
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! We have 2 guinea pigs. One died 2 days ago of gas I believe and we didn't know. Sunday he was great. Monday he was sick, Tuesday he was gone. What was is super sad though is that I brought him to the emergency vet 1 month ago and paid $600 because he had an infection. He needed anesthesia and an x-ray to check what it was. We loved him so we did it. Those guys are like our own kids. Vet prices are just insane.
@kellyk.3886
6 жыл бұрын
I agree with the "keep learning" part. Someone gave me 2 guinea pigs because they had 4 (2 separate bonded pairs) and were overwhelmed. I researched them to see if I thought they'd be a good fit (I previously only had dogs and fish). But even with all the research I have still continued to learn and look back to when I got them 3 years ago and mistakes I had made (luckily very minor) or things I didn't know!
@cuddleshobbies6642
5 жыл бұрын
Make sure to do all research on all animals you get small rodents and fish are the most mistreated and most misunderstood
@elirynn6418
3 жыл бұрын
the way you talk about them is precious
@abbie1990b
5 жыл бұрын
How cute are you!! And you made guinea pig tshirts too. You look like the coolest sweetest guy ever! Wish I could come and visit this rescue. Great video x
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Abbie! Check out our Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue KZitem channel
@susanayers880
6 жыл бұрын
i also use fleece and when i wash it i use unscented laundry soap and i change the bedding every day! i give my gunea pigs red peppers, romaine lettuce, red leaf lettuce, vitamin c tablets, they have floor time for 2 hrs a day for i always clean thier cage and i take them to the vet every yr! i have 2 gunea pugs females, i love my girls!they are work and when you dont get very much money its hard! i also give my gunea pigs oxbow pellets 2 tablespoons each pig per day, they get a half carrots long wise once a week and a small slice of apples cut in to 2 and they get small amount of kale once a week!
@Bonez1999
4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great!! We're adding 2 piggies to the family this weekend, and the wife and I have absolutely BINGED on your videos... We've learned so much! Our daughters are gonna fall in love! Thank you!
@valerenta
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm in Iowa, but I've been following the NorCal rescue situation closely. It's so wonderful that you are spending so much time on education. I have 6 rescued guinea pigs from a local hoarding situation. Just love them.
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
valerenta It is our pleasure and our mission
@cindys.6446
5 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness Iowa has you, best wishes from Los Angeles.
@ChilupaKing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I like your idea of putting them on tables. Just got my 2 males to get along, and now I am trying to do more for them
@mariannelovesyoou
5 жыл бұрын
Wish new guinea pig parents had to watch this! I have 4 piggies. 2 girls and 2 boys, in separate cages. I have two 3x4 cages. They LOVE it so much. ❤️
@gisellefrias2686
3 жыл бұрын
I was just about to get one for my kid because he asked for an animal companion but something told to look up info and I'm glad. I didn't know I needed at least 2 guineas and so many other things that never would've crossed my mind that they needed if I hadn't looked it up
@Amelia7o9
3 жыл бұрын
I have zero guinea pigs but I'm looking into getting some (maybe) and wanted learn more. This was so much great information and is so nice to see happy little piggies
@crunchycee
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I can tell you really love all your animals and it’s so cute how you interact with them. We learned a lot from what you shared and feel like we are on track with our three piggies.
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Cynthia! You can always ask questions in the comments here and there are so many wonderful guinea pig lovers that will answer you with thoughtful intelligent response based on their experience
@judycyg6912
4 жыл бұрын
Scotty, well done explaining guinea pig owner mistakes. This was very helpful in learning what we do right and what we need to change. Took lots of notes!
@bigboi7607
6 жыл бұрын
Glad that i came across this video. I just adopted guinea pig from my friend that moving to another province. I hope i can be a good father for her.
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you can Gus Gus! You should consider finding her another friend. Guinea pigs should never live alone and it is not difficult to Bond girls. If you check your local animal shelters, Petfinder or search for a rescue near by. It is best if you can have a playdate with no commitments to make sure your girl will get along with the new one but there's an 80% chance of success
@bigboi7607
5 жыл бұрын
@@ScottysAnimals i have couple playdates for her this month, to find her a new friend. hope she will get along with some of them haha. she still shy in the new place.
@BrokenHeartedVS
Жыл бұрын
Very recently began to think about getting a guinea pig(and another to give that guinea pig some company). These videos have been super helpful in researching on what I need to know about my potential future buddies. Thank you!
@iviraM17
5 жыл бұрын
Wow this is the most helpful guinea pig video I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much.
@dust_is_lost1686
2 жыл бұрын
i have two little boys :) they're about 4 months old now and they're honestly the sweetest. they're brothers and they LOVE floor time- they always run around like crazy. thanks for the tips!
@Annelyelizzy
5 жыл бұрын
There’s this liiiitle piece of them that thinks “you’re gonna eat me someday” I guess now is a good time to stop looking at mr Miyagi and saying “gosh you’re so cute I could just eat you!”
@melanielouise6937
4 жыл бұрын
I got 2 baby boys yesterday.. also got a pregnant woman piggy, your videos teach so much!!
@kellyb4617
5 жыл бұрын
I’m no guinea pig expert but pine is not good for their respiratory system, I’ve learned aspen is the best bedding for them. Also try guineadad liners they are antibacterial specifically designed for guinea pigs. Yes more laundry but ultimately you save hundreds on overpriced shavings. 👍
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
As long as it is kiln-dried Pine it is fine. Aspen is also good but it's not a soft
@darlene1187
5 жыл бұрын
We have used pine shavings for years, without any issue - experimenting with fleece at the moment.
@darlene1187
5 жыл бұрын
Kelly B Have had guinea pigs on and off for decades. As much as possible, we train the Guinea Pigs to corner poop so we only have to clean the corners. We do that twice a day...takes only a few moments, each time. Shavings last a long time, in our home. The thing that we find difficult about the fleece is that the fur clogs the washer and drier. We can get everything off the fleece except for the fur, prior to putting them into the wash. For us, shavings are cheap compared to the washer and drier having to be repaired or replaced. How do others deal with so much fur on the fleece, going into the washer and drier?
@kellyb4617
5 жыл бұрын
Darlene MacDonald Never had any issues with the washer or dryer. Regardless my guinea pigs seem much happier living in fleece vs. shavings and that’s all that matters to me.
@faith5563
5 жыл бұрын
@@darlene1187 Never purchase a GE washer
@amandaslife1259
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all those tips..I literally just got my baby he is precious! Do furry and soft cuddly and loving already loves his mama...I want to give him the best life possible..much appreciated!!!
@ScottysAnimals
3 жыл бұрын
Www.scottysanimals.com care guide
@bethhanson8312
4 жыл бұрын
Scotty your animals and the Los Angeles rescue are lucky to have you. You're very knowledgeable and both this channel and saskia's have helped me personally so much with my guinea pigs.
@susanaponte1579
6 жыл бұрын
Scotty, you know you can just soak 3 or 4 igloo in the bathtub with about 2 or 3 cups of white vinegar and just wash them with a sponge and mild dish soap. They come out clean, just use a bottle brush in the top little cubes and let them dry. That should do it and you just wipe them with vinegar water solution every week or so. I do know that they don't have great ventilation though, but they're o.k. for a little privacy in a well ventilated cage. Great video! I have a snack shack for my piggies and stuff it full of treat hay and I put their regular Timothy in a haypile and they love it!
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
Susan Aponte yes, mine are filthy, I'll try it
@colleendemboske7749
6 жыл бұрын
Susan Aponte Awesome tip!!
@kellym9301
6 жыл бұрын
What is treat hay? Also, are otc treats filled with harmful materials for the guineas to digest? The is a "natural" brand out now but it does have dandelion and sticky substance in it.
@ladyinredlace
5 жыл бұрын
Susan I didnt understand what u were trying to say about bathing them. Could u please explain?
@jeannettereahm6608
4 жыл бұрын
This video is so worthwhile. I am inheriting 2 guinea pigs and I want to make them happy and keep them healthy. Valuable information . Thank you so much.
@trinzfriendz
4 жыл бұрын
You made my day today. I have become defacto pig foster during Spring Break and other holidays at our elementary school for the last 15 years. You are my new Guinea Guru!😁
@lamegamergirl4999
6 жыл бұрын
"Mike!....'s butt...."
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
he he he, its HUGE!!
@taylorwathen1371
3 жыл бұрын
I've never commented on youtube, but after watching your video, I felt like I had to say thank you for the wonderful advice! I am hopefully picking up my first piggies tomorrow and I am glad I have these great tips on how to make sure they are well cared for and live the happiest of lives. Thank you so much!
@shannonguerrero9273
5 жыл бұрын
THANKS SO MUCH,I'VE JUST GOT MY FIRST GUNIE PIG,HE IS AND HAS HIS OWN PERSONALITY, THANKS A LOT FOR THE GREAT INFORMATION, GOING TO GO GET OUR SUPPLIES, AS YOU SHOULD ME, SAVED ME SLOT OF CONFUSION.
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
also check out my website: www.scottysanimals.com/ links there, and Skinnypigs1 Medical Kit video :)
@lindasapiecha2515
4 жыл бұрын
Ive just retired and have adopted 3 female pigges they now how a very spacious habitat good food and i think a good home thanks to watching your vids 👍
@preciouspiggies2228
6 жыл бұрын
Your guinea pigs are the cutest little things! Thanks for the information. Very helpful! :)
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying so, Precious Piggies
@lem0navalanche
4 жыл бұрын
Long time guinea pig owner looking to keep learning and make sure I'm taking the best care of my 3 girls as possible. I have had a really difficult time because I have developed guinea pig allergies. Luckily I can still take care of them okay and my younger sister has taken a liking to them so she can give them their daily cuddles, but it has been heartbreaking to not be able to cuddle them all the time. I really liked this video and your video about the igloos and I'm going to switch my piggos out of the igloos tomorrow morning. I also might switch to bedding if I can (bedding is expensive but washing fleece has been gross). Thank you so much for the good info!
@celizabeth542
5 жыл бұрын
*watches whole video without having a guinea pig nor intending to have one* I'm more of a rabbit person but they seem happy with you.
@osbPhantom
Жыл бұрын
I dont even have guinea pigs yet but im glad when i was doing research i found your channel :) keep up the great work ill definitely be watching more content to learn from you
@sonyakathleenmarionmortime8005
6 жыл бұрын
i would love to guinea pigs but i don't have the room but hopefully in the future, i want to learn as much i can also i refer learning by videos it helps me to remember and i follow many youtubers espeacially involved in animals. it helps me to have a grown more knowledge i didn't know and many other things too.
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
Sonya Kathleen Marion Mortimer-Archer You can always ask me questions were you can message the Los Angeles Guinea pig rescue on Facebook or send them comments on their channel
@victoriavalentine1490
4 жыл бұрын
This video has been very helpful. I inherited Cocoa when my niece moved in with us 3 months ago. I have NO CLUE how to care for a Guinea pig. I am so thankful that I watched this because sweet Cocoa has definitely been neglected. I will definitely be making her a bigger cage and make a point to have more bonding time with her. Hopefully I can convince my husband to get her a friend. My cat is very interested in her 😁. Again, thank you for taking the time to make this informative video for those of us who don't know where to begin.
@necrokittie2291
5 жыл бұрын
25:00 they were bred initially to be eaten... they know.. they know...
@allilee2523
4 жыл бұрын
You are so right about noticing changes in behavior. Our little Modelo eats eats eats. She hadn’t eaten for the day, we picked her up immediately and checked for illness and she had a small scratch in her eye, which we found out to be normal! She went to the vet and got her check up, and he sister checked up. She got antibiotics for her eye and feels much better!
@ronsenzel9056
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike - we just got a guinea pig - Clyde - and have been searching KZitem for information on avoiding mistakes as well as anything else we can find to make Clyde's new life with us a fun one for him. There's a lot of information out there but I really like you passion for these animals so we've subscribed to the channel - nice work and keep it up.
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
I will tell Mike that you enjoyed the video! Hopefully you will be able to find him a buddy without too much heartache
@caitlinwyeth8767
5 жыл бұрын
my 2 guinea pigs live in a 32sq ft cage and it’s my whole shed , at nights i lock them in their 6sq ft hutch but from 7am-11pm they have their hutch and the remaining 24sq foot of the hutch . in winter it’s heated and in summer it’s cooled . the person i got them from kept them in their 6sq ft hutch 24/7 so it was a massive difference for them. they both love it in there and i wouldn’t ever trade it for anything else :)
@dmvthrax4601
6 жыл бұрын
how do you feel about pigs free roaming? I proofed my apartment of all things harmfull and let my piggies run around free and keep the cage area open so they can come and go. they totally don't go bathroom on my floor at all they both always go in the cage . they seem to love it and at this point I would feel bad caging them in they sprint around in cirlces through my apartment all the time. I know that people don't do it a lot but I don't see the harm In it anymore
@oki158
5 жыл бұрын
My sister did that with her rat. She came inside with her boots and just before she took them off her rat wa so happy to see her he ran up behind her and she took a step back and fractured his skull $2,000 in vet fees later.... I personally would be to scared to have a roaming guniea
@XSaffie_LoveX
5 жыл бұрын
I would love to if we had the space and also if we didn't have a cat lol. He says you can't use a big cage to compensate for not being able to free roam but honestly that's our only choice. Ours have about 12 square feet of space to run about in their cage. In the summer, I try to bring them outside on the grass.
@Mimi-ln6ci
5 жыл бұрын
DMV thrax maybe get a dog for that !
@supportlittleadventures69
5 жыл бұрын
Poop
@jamieisnotokay3298
4 жыл бұрын
I would put a baby gate or just fence off the front door. Then, you can know if your piggies are near you, and safely take off your shoes. Guinea pigs are small. Just be careful, and you should be fine.
@brinaboon8335
4 жыл бұрын
I could see how difficult and pained you fslr it when u were talk about piggies when they r sick. I'm so glad I decided to watch this before going to adopt one. I would need to build a c n c cage soon.
@amandasainsbury5512
6 жыл бұрын
I was given a pig that wasn't well cared for before me. He refuses any veggies. I've tried everything. I'm not giving up but I feel bad for the little guy bc I'm guessing he was never offered veggies before. I'm looking into getting another one so he has a buddy since I know they don't like to live alone. I gave him a major upgrade with his enclosure and we love him to death. Love this channel!
@juliag5412
5 жыл бұрын
I really hope you got him a buddy. Loneliness can kill Guinea pigs.
@lilyyan5462
5 жыл бұрын
My guinea used to refuse veggies too. I cut the veggies into very very very tiny pieces and mixed it into the pellets so she would accidentally eat them and learn what veggies were. She now eats veggies all the time and loves them! it just takes time and patience. Good luck!
@kerifurr1620
5 жыл бұрын
I have one when i first got her she didnt want a veggy i started with a sweet pepper and zuccinie and rommaine lettuce try hand feeding and go from there mine is now eating with no trouble hope all works
@faith5563
5 жыл бұрын
Try fresh dandelions & fresh green grasses
@GuineaPigStuff
4 жыл бұрын
Keep it going Scotty! Helping educate is awesome. 😍😍🌼🌼😍😍🌼🌼
@amkow89
3 жыл бұрын
Seeing those babies so excited for vitamin C killed me 😂😂
@shawnwhite6823
4 жыл бұрын
I have four boys and I purchased an extra large dog crate and built three levels so they have plenty of room to move around and run up and down ramps. I will say my boys are constantly making a mess for me to clean.
@sailorpluto9914
5 жыл бұрын
I wish I had this information back then when I had my guinea pig .
@Havik880
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all this info, I just had a pair of pigs thrown on me and had no clue how to take care of them. This is what I needed, I already love them and I am way to invested. Thank you so much!
@jennathepig5672
5 жыл бұрын
Your intro sounds like the beginning of a game show! I love it 😹
@lilacKurage
5 жыл бұрын
True!! Btw that plushie is so cute!
@edilisnegron9258
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know it was so hard to care for a Guinea pig. You are an expert on Guinea pigs & I can see your love for them. God bless you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍😊
@marcelocaballero8128
5 жыл бұрын
This guy is one of the multiverse version of Jimmy Fallon. Love it.
@jhennicide
5 жыл бұрын
as a young child, i didn't understand at the time but the people i got my first pig from separated their two pigs and i got just the one. we had a HUGE custom made glass cage at the time. then in my early 20s, i decided to get another. i had that standard "first pet guinea" cage and when i learned more about guinea pigs, i custom built a large fenced in area and left the door open so that she could free roam. i then litter trained her, kept the inside of the cage all soft bedding and had all of the food and fun in the open area. at the time, i only had one (which i knew wasn't ideal) but i gave her all the extra attention i could as well as she interacted with our kitten at the time and i taught her tricks! i cannot not wait to have guinea pigS again one day!
@amsfrazier
5 жыл бұрын
Already broke rule 1 when I first did intros. I put my hand in during a fight and got bit in the knuckle and it swelled up so bad that I had to go into the ER. We've had to separate the boys as they all fought so they have open walls between them so they can still see and touch each other throughout the run as it's a wall to wall huge, long run. They got bad with fighting. Now, they're all amazing weight, their hair looks beautiful and they're so happy and chatter all the time with each other.
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
ouch, me too. I am glad it is working out now
@skyex4701
2 жыл бұрын
Little late but thanks man! Just found a Guniea pig in our rain gutter a few days ago and now my family loves the little man. Hope to be able to give him the best life we can since we never had a Guniea pig before. But there are lots of helpful videos like yours out there to help lead the way! Cheers!
@triplechinnn4726
5 жыл бұрын
I am currently keeping a guinea pig for a family member and I am doing research on how to properly care for one. I had one before, she was an old lady, and I miss her so much. Watching your videos I can see the mistakes that I made and the ones that I am currently making now. As an animal lover, I need to make sure I am doing everything correctly for the time I do have her.
@lizziegriswold201
6 жыл бұрын
I have 2 female guinea pigs, they are sisters from the same litter, and they live in a c&c cage the same size as my full bed. They love it and don’t have any problems with having too big of a cage
@Amy-ig4ir
Жыл бұрын
You are awesome.. We have 2 and have had them for about 2 months. We're still learning about them. Schmoopy & Alonzo.
@johnwilkins4125
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tips & advice this has helped me no end & my partner to take good care of are guinea pigs with us both being new owners
@kylejustice4241
6 жыл бұрын
Great video Scott!
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
Kyle Justice thanks Kyle!!
@lubbypugly4119
5 жыл бұрын
I wanted to say thank you so much because I’m about to move and I’m so excited to have a pet again for the first time in a long time. I went to the pet store and talked to a few people and they didn’t know all of this and told me a few things that arent true. I’m so thankful to find this page💚
@nonamesinenomine
2 жыл бұрын
Love this comment ...I just moved into a new apartment (not supposed to have pets but still gonna😅) it's a 1 bed room but I don't really use the living room I'll just give it to them ..only thing I worry about sometimes is they are prone to respiratory problems... So my neighbor needs to stop smoking inside and the landlord shouldve cleaned the dust out of the radiator
@alisonsheryll7176
3 жыл бұрын
I really like the way you care for these lovely little souls.. :)
@Sun-Uv-Uh-Gun
5 жыл бұрын
11:30..you gotta keep the hay off the ground...as it's literally everywhere in every cage
@ruthharris7389
4 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot from your video and now I know the mistakes I have made. Thanks for all the information.
@chinalebeau8021
3 жыл бұрын
Never had a small animal before, just got a guinea pig!! Found ur vid and clicked IMMEDIATELY because I want him to be as happy and cared for as possible!! Just gave him a watermelon snack bc I found out they like watermelon 😘
@lauraxdmakeup9670
5 жыл бұрын
I'm getting 3 girls once I've got all the stuff they need, I've had Guinea pigs when I was younger but they u fortunately passed when they got old , so I'm ready to have more now and wanted to refresh my mind on how to look after and this video helped alot, thank you :)
@victoriapierson9760
4 жыл бұрын
Hey I just called in twice having a couple of question about my guineas and started talking and the person would not respond to me. Super rude. What days do you work so I might be able to call and speak with you?
@lilimarie269
4 жыл бұрын
I wished I watched your video before I got my guinea pig! Very informative. Thank you! I have to get mine a buddy now 😆. Thank you so much!
@ThevAmpIre3m0
3 жыл бұрын
I last my hamster last July. Ever since I got her I had been researching about how to properly care for a hamster. It was the first time I ever actually took care of an animal on my own and I only hope I gave her a better life than she would have had in that tiny plastic box at the pet store or in the hands of a child in a tiny pet store cage. Now I feel ready to start learning about how to care for a guinea pig and soon I hope I can adopt one of these rescues to love and care for in the future! Thanks for the detailed video! 😊
@dawnjawid1790
Жыл бұрын
Scotty... You are cool, sweet, honest, down-to-earth, and adorable! Thank you for your suggestions and passion for piglets. 💜💜💜
@stormywaters7253
4 жыл бұрын
The cuties under the tables didn’t get their vitamin C 😢
@601chughes
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scotty! I'm a new guinea pig owner. I love my "baby girls" but really don't know how to properly care for them. After watching your 5 mistakes video I got a bigger habitat & vitamin C drops. I also subscribed to your channel. Where I am from there are not many guinea pig owners, let alone experts.
@alexisrussell3966
4 жыл бұрын
Iv got three male guinea pigs living together and they have never had a fight, they absolutely love each other and especially floor time, I let them out and they run around and explore. I do put down hides but but they usually never use them, they love just eating hay and running around and playing, they have so much energy😂 I learnt so much from this video!
@williamwinzer6159
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the helpful information mostly I've been doing it right but there's a couple things that I have not been thank you for Educating me as we love are guinea pigs in my house we want to keep them happy and healthy videos like this a really useful
@Pixiepunx
3 жыл бұрын
Im looking into getting guinea pigs and honestly youve been the most helpful
@rbootsebenfield
4 жыл бұрын
This was delightful! I found a lot of information in here for what TO do with guinea pigs. I love animals, but did not know how to treat a guinea pig. This helped me learn how to interact with my guinea pig and keep her healthy. Thank you!
@sharonhudson8105
6 жыл бұрын
Some owners weight their pigs on a regular basis. I think Skinnypigs1 weighs her pigs once a week.
@ScottysAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
I weigh certain pigs I keep an eye on that frequently. It can be fun to keep track. I weigh all my new pigs to make sure they are thriving at my home
@rhondajohnson2725
3 жыл бұрын
I don't have a guinea pig before but want to get one and need to know what to expect setting up and taking care of them. Thank you for the our help.
@Asia.Persuasia
5 жыл бұрын
Are you still selling these shirts? I seriously need one...
@honeynmilkwithstrawberry2752
5 жыл бұрын
When i was younger i had two guinea pigs that were given to me they had a store bought cage which broke, so me and my mom ened up using a plastic tub, it was pretty big and they loved the extra space but i wanted them to feel more comfortable, they passed and now im searching for a nice big cage for them this video really helped thanks. Edit: i got two new guinea pigs gorgeous girls and i currently want the best for them.
@dion789
4 жыл бұрын
I always had guinea pigs as a kid and we made mistake 1-3 unfortunately. Not 4 though; I somehow trained them to walk up my arm so I didn't have to pick them up that much, or I wrapped them up like you showed. But it's been about 10 years since my last guinea pigs and soon I can finally have new ones again. I'm just much better informed now.
@deborahray-roberts6037
4 жыл бұрын
We got our guinea pig from a cousin who couldn't care for him any more. Unfortunately, he lives alone as my husband won't let me get another one. I try to interact with him every time I walk by his cage. He's so cute. He's the first guinea pig I've ever had, and he has been a joy to learn about. I did learn today that I'm feeding him too many veggies. (My daughter says I'm spoiling him.) I appreciate your video very much as it will help me care for Oreo better. Thank you!!
@danceLAW75
3 жыл бұрын
I hope everyone is watching your videos and taking good care of their piggies! ❤️
@Lucisonfire
5 жыл бұрын
The thing that amazed me with my two boys is that they have a very strong bond together. They are brothers and they never have been separated. They purr together while kissing and touching their heads... I never saw that in any video on the internet, so should I be worried? Or is it just bromance?
@ScottysAnimals
5 жыл бұрын
It is human nature to be worried when something sounds so perfect
@brandyjo3619
5 жыл бұрын
My two are brothers and they love each other so much. If ones eating hay the other has to. If one goes up stairs in their c&c cage, the other follows. They touch noses (kiss) the only time it gets a little weird is when one will hump the head of the other one lol. I'm assuming that might be a dominate thing but there's never any fighting or biting. I'm thankful too because I was a new guinea pig owner. I've had them for a year and a half.
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