guinea pigs and poops etiquette.

[Dludnerad]

Jetta grew up with both a water bottle and a dish, refusing to touch either. Her sister (Vibri) had no trouble drinking and wasn't a fussy eater either.
Sadly, Vibri passed away last year and Jetta still refuses to drink.
So tomorrow I have to go out and get J some more lettuce and carrots for the weekend

[Talismarr]

Aww, guinea pigs are so CUTE! I kinda want one, but I know my man wouldn't like the smell or the work involved... and we're thinking of getting a dog soon so one pet at a time I think! A dog will be a huge adjustment for me anyway so I think I'll start with that.

[bagheera86]

but I know my man wouldn't like the smell or the work involved...

and you want a dog? LOL good luck, good thing dogs can be trained. Sometimes I think a dog would be easier than a pig xDD

[Thunderwing]

Hey fellow piggie lovers!  (I have a current herd of 24:1). Bit of a tip for you: I read this awhile ago, but can't find my way back to the source. But it seems true from what I have observed:

Guinea Pigs need to work their jaws in order to swallow properly. That is why your piggies want to chew their water bowl and bottle nozzle while drinking. Mine all do the same thing to bottles, and it takes them a loooong time to get the proper hang of a water dish (well, in our case, trough). The babies just chew the edge and get their noses wet, and the adults ... sort of shove their faces in it and chew/swallow.

[MonstarNomNom]

I have two boars and I feel like they just kind of poop everywhere. Hahaha xD It doesn't bother me in the least. Sure they have spots where they go more often but there is always poops all over the cage. I seriously could not live without my little hand held vacuum cleaner I use to clean their cage (they get so excited when I vacuum, it's hilarious xD) I honestly feel trying to "potty train" my boys would be impossible. Haha they looooove to pick up their poops and put it in their food bowl. Now that on the other hand just boggles me to no end. Lol xD

Guinea pigs all have their own little personalities! And this also includes poop habits I presume. Hahah xD I love all the pictures! Piggies are the best pets I hope to one day be able to house and afford more than two ^^