For Sale
If you would like to reserve a guinea pig, a 50% non-refundable deposit will be required. All guinea pigs go home with a small bag of their usual pellets, and a small bag of Just Grass.
All pups will be ready to leave from 6-8 weeks old depending on size. Guinea pigs must be collected from me or I can deliver to shows that I am attending. I do not sell to anyone under 18 unless accompanied by an adult, also I do not sell guinea pigs to go with rabbits. Please don't forget to bring a box/pet carrier along with you to take the guinea pigs home.
Before you buy a pet, please remember that it is you who are responsible for the animal for its entire lifespan, not just until you've grown tired of it. Please read this article from the British Cavy Council on guinea pig welfare and care.
Here is a link to download a copy, really useful for anyone buying their first guinea pig.
Here is a link to download a copy, really useful for anyone buying their first guinea pig.
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Here is a link for the 'Novice Owner' on the British Cavy Council website, very useful for the first time guinea pig owner, lots if info on food and housing etc, definitely worth reading. "An Introduction to the Cavy"
Also I have added this interesting passage from Jacky Carter's animal rescue site GBH Rescue.
Using Pets to teach Responsibility. Many parents say they want to get a pet to teach their children to be responsible. What frequently happens is that the child loses interest and the animal suffers, and the child may resent the animal for the nagging they get from an adult. Often the pet is given away becuse "you didn't take care of it". The child has learnt that life is disposable and that if they wait long enough, someone else will relieve them of the responsibility. Let your children help with pets, but don't insist. Small children enjoy caring for a pet as something they can do together with the parents. The more interest you show the more enthusiastic they are likely to be. So if the children appear interested, encourage them. They will learn most from watching your actions and the tone of your voice, from this they'll learn about waiting patiently, caring and enjoying a living creature for what it is and not what you want it to be. When parents find solutions, rather than dispose of an animal for convenience sake, an important concept is communicated to the child. Either way, you must reconcile yourself to the fact that an animal is an adult's responsibility. It is unreasonable to expect a child of any age to take sole responsibility for the care of any pet. The pet and your children, as well as the family peace, will greatly benefit from you accepting this. Unless you are enthusiastic, informed and committed about what is involved in owning a pet - a stuffed toy is a better choice!
Please contact me if you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Using Pets to teach Responsibility. Many parents say they want to get a pet to teach their children to be responsible. What frequently happens is that the child loses interest and the animal suffers, and the child may resent the animal for the nagging they get from an adult. Often the pet is given away becuse "you didn't take care of it". The child has learnt that life is disposable and that if they wait long enough, someone else will relieve them of the responsibility. Let your children help with pets, but don't insist. Small children enjoy caring for a pet as something they can do together with the parents. The more interest you show the more enthusiastic they are likely to be. So if the children appear interested, encourage them. They will learn most from watching your actions and the tone of your voice, from this they'll learn about waiting patiently, caring and enjoying a living creature for what it is and not what you want it to be. When parents find solutions, rather than dispose of an animal for convenience sake, an important concept is communicated to the child. Either way, you must reconcile yourself to the fact that an animal is an adult's responsibility. It is unreasonable to expect a child of any age to take sole responsibility for the care of any pet. The pet and your children, as well as the family peace, will greatly benefit from you accepting this. Unless you are enthusiastic, informed and committed about what is involved in owning a pet - a stuffed toy is a better choice!
Please contact me if you have any questions, I am happy to help.