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Post by kp on Aug 8, 2005 23:38:33 GMT
Hi
Since Jack is only 10 weeks old is it still normally ok for there eating to be a little awol?
Like he goes through days where he basically eats all his pellets lots of straw and veggies then there's days he can't be bothered if he don't want veggies he won't we use suoolement in water.
Also still got probs in igloo department (he won't come out) so after discovering he seems to like hiding in hay lol would removing igloo for few hrs a day but placing my hay inside sort of keep him happy and me (he'll run round a little maybe) outdown run not fully sorted yet and a little bothered about leaving him out of cage now in house since dog now knows his smell
Since I can't pick him up yet myself is stroking him sat in cage a good option he doesn't seem to mind?
And last but not least hhhmmm anyone know if chipmunks can be kept in same room (obviously cleaning time they'd but put in seperate rooms to avoid accidents) but long time in there own space on seperate sides of room could they co exist together?
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Post by Josie on Aug 9, 2005 7:24:31 GMT
What I would do is to remove his igloo during the day and give him hay in the evening. Put the igloo back at night so he has somewhere to sleep. Sorry if I sound a tad harsh here but you have to kind of force (For want of a better word) him to interact with the world or you wont ever see him. I bet others have better ideas though.  |
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Post by Clover on Aug 9, 2005 8:01:24 GMT
Hi Since Jack is only 10 weeks old is it still normally ok for there eating to be a little awol? Like he goes through days where he basically eats all his pellets lots of straw and veggies then there's days he can't be bothered if he don't want veggies he won't we use suoolement in water. Also still got probs in igloo department (he won't come out) so after discovering he seems to like hiding in hay lol would removing igloo for few hrs a day but placing my hay inside sort of keep him happy and me (he'll run round a little maybe) outdown run not fully sorted yet and a little bothered about leaving him out of cage now in house since dog now knows his smell Since I can't pick him up yet myself is stroking him sat in cage a good option he doesn't seem to mind? And last but not least hhhmmm anyone know if chipmunks can be kept in same room (obviously cleaning time they'd but put in seperate rooms to avoid accidents) but long time in there own space on seperate sides of room could they co exist together? Hi kp, I wouldn't leave him without hay, he needs hay available to him 24 hours/7 day a week. You mentioned he eats straw? Straw is very hard so isn't reccomend for guinea pigs, they are so low on the ground, a strand of hard thick straw could damage their eyes if he was poked with a piece. What sort of supplement ar you using in his water when he dosn't eat his veggies? Vit c decreases its value if added to water and often the taste isn't always appreciated so they may drink less or not at all. What veggies are you feeding him? He is only 10 weeks, so he's still getting used to you and his new life. Some piggies are more shy than others and take longer for their confidence to grow. Try putting little veggie treats around his cage to encourage him to come out of his igloo.Gently talk to him and stroke him like you have been doing Yes I wouldn't leave Jack to have free range time if you know your dog could get access to the room. You could let him runaround in a safe room ie Make sure all plants are well out of reach All cables are well out of the way If piggy can't get back in the cage, leave food (including some hay) and water out. Leave a note on the door for other family members, saying 'watch out! Guinea Pig About! Its just incase a piggy is behind a closed door. Just stay with him while hes out so he stays safe. Heres my page on holding a guinea pig. jackiesguineapiggies.com/handlingyourpiggy.htmlDefinatly best to keep Jack and your chipmonk from interacting, I feel very strongly that guinea pigs should only mx with their own kind. I can't see a problem having their living quarters in the same room. Not sure if chipmonks have any known diseases that can be past on to guinea pigs. |
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Post by Susie on Aug 9, 2005 11:59:58 GMT
You have been given some great advice there. Please let us know if it helps... and post for us if you need any further help. We want you and your piggys to be happy.
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Post by kp on Aug 9, 2005 14:05:04 GMT
Oops me bad I meant hay not straw (it was 3am uk time here)
Veg wise we got him eating carrots /brocoli (only smail amounts and the bushy bits cos of vit d)
To be honest not quiet sure what supplement it is but he seems ok on it (up at 3/4am every morning drinking (only time he really bothers
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Post by kp on Aug 9, 2005 14:14:48 GMT
ok bad computer lol
continue I will.....
keeps me a wake while he does but don't mind
the brocoli itself lol you stick infront of his igloo his head pops out look left/right/sneak out/grab it/hide
As for chipmunks decided if we get some getting a shed built that way Jack's happy Buster (is too) and me happy to
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Post by Clover on Aug 10, 2005 13:26:08 GMT
the brocoli itself lol you stick infront of his igloo his head pops out look left/right/sneak out/grab it/hide Lol Oh I had a laugh reading that kp  Have you tried him with red or green bell pepper, just a slice has high vit c content and all mine love it. If your not sure what the supplement is, I would leave it out. If its a multivitamin, he may be getting too much so could be harmful. Just fresh water everyday is fine. Also try giving him a piece of cucumber as thats mainly full of water and after washing his veggies, just leave the excess water on so he gets a little that way to. I use a bowl of water and a bottle, but the bowl might have to changed 2 or 3 times a day, as it can get the odd stray poop in it or bedding. Mine drink out of both. Let us know if you need anymore help Do you have any photo's of Jack, would love to see him! |
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Post by kp on Aug 10, 2005 13:52:48 GMT
not yet....a little bothered incase it scares him
Mind providedd I go back to college (media student) he'll likely be helping me withmy 'fmp' final major project lol 'its a pigs life' starring Jack
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Post by Clover on Aug 10, 2005 14:01:51 GMT
Oh I love the title ;D
Don't worry too much about using the camera, I'm sure mine even show off a little . Maybe get the camera out when he's nibbling his favourite veg to keep him occupied.
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