luci
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Post by luci on Jul 28, 2005 19:56:11 GMT
Sometimes when it rains and I can't put my Guineas out all day I feel sorry for them and I want to let them have a good old run in the fresh air. My friend has a guinea pig lead  and hers seem to like it. i'm considering getting one but then I think they're cruel and unnatural. I was wondering if anyone had any advice about tham for me or perhaps any other special types of leads that are comfortable for the pigs. |
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Post by Clover on Jul 29, 2005 6:48:39 GMT
I really wouldn't recommend a lead/harness for a guinea pig. Guinea pigs are fragile, have a short neck and if they suddenly run, much damaged can be caused. I can't get over how some manufactures would make one for a guinea pig. Do your guinea pigs live in a shed or your house? I wouldn't worry about them being out in an outside run having fresh air everyday. As long as they get plenty of free range time indoors or in a large indoor run, so they have the chance to exercise everyday, thats whats important.  |
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Post by Teebers on Jul 29, 2005 10:36:11 GMT
I've never understood cavy leads. They're dangerous and it is not as if they need walks of several kilometres every day, like dogs do. As Clover says, a run will do!
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Post by Josie on Jul 29, 2005 10:47:44 GMT
I bought one off ebay once, the only one who liked it was Toffee but I haven't used it in ages cause I don't think it's right.
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airethoniel
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Post by airethoniel on Jul 29, 2005 13:07:35 GMT
I had one for my piggies, but none of them liked it, so i've never used it since. And I agree, i dont think it matters if they are indoors or out, as long as they get some exercise.
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Post by Josie on Jul 29, 2005 13:10:47 GMT
Yeh.
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luci
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Post by luci on Jul 29, 2005 13:16:55 GMT
They live outdoors (but I'm trying to persuade my mum to let me have an indoor hutch!) and they do have a big run outside. I'm not going to get a lead because i would be worried to strangle them so i would keep it on dead loose and they'd probably escape lol!
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Post by caspertheghost on Aug 4, 2005 4:43:18 GMT
Most likely the cavy will slip through the harness. You can use a harness for a rabbit, for for a cavy? Come on- like they really would like to go on a walk! My dog loves going a few miles, and gets his leash(sooo cute!), but for cavies, YEA RIGHT.
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Post by almondandjoyrmygps on Aug 4, 2005 21:55:06 GMT
i had one for my old guinea pigs 4 years ago and they didn't like it and i returned it
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and hers seem to like it. i'm considering getting one but then I think they're cruel and unnatural.
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