Guinea Pigs

[Wonderlandmom]

I just saw this too! My boys want a hamster, and I was going to get them one for Christmas. They even saw a cage and wheel at our neighbors garage sale last weekend and really wanted it, DH said "not now". Now, I'm re-thinking about getting them one. I had hamsters when I was about 12, and they did ok, they only lived about a year and their cage never really stunk too bad. I'm also holding off on getting something for them because I know it will be me cleaning the cage all the time.

It is all over the news today. Guinea Pigs are also on the list to avoid in several of the articles.
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2008...nal_pets_pose_health_risk/UPI-78501223327222/

http://health.usnews.com/articles/h...for-some-animals-theres-no-place-at-home.html

 

[Laurabearz]

I've had hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs and the pigs are my favorite. We have two girls that live together just fine.

http://www.guineapigcages.com/

This website shows how you can build your own cage out of grids. There is tons of other information about feeding, health etc. There is also a forum area.

I swear I read somewhere that boys are stinky.

That is a wicked good site! Thanks so much!