What animals have you owned?

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What animals have you owned? Apr 29, 2014 18:17:54 GMT -6

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Apr 28, 2014 5:28:13 GMT -6 Taliesin said:

SJ, are guinea pigs as nervy and prone to die at the drop of a hat as I've been led to believe?

In my opinion, guinea pigs are the best small exotic mammal pets going. They are packed with personality, very interactive, extremely cute and are much more cuddly than rats, hamsters and mice. They're not quite as large as a bunny but much more substantial than a smaller rodent. We adore our little Charlotte.

If I ever get a chance, I'll have to post some pictures of the new cage my husband and son built for her. It's a multi-level GP Palace. You should see that pig tear around in it! She's like lightning...lol.

If you look after them properly and start with a healthy one, Guinea Pigs are pretty hardy. We feed ours Timothy hay, spinach greens and red peppers for vitamin C. Lots of people add Vit C to the water or feed GP pellets, not knowing that the pigs don't like the taste of the water and so don't drink enough when the drops are in it. The Vit C in the pellets degrades over time as well. Vitamin C -packed greens like spinach and bell peppers are much healthier for them. Our pig loves them. GPs also seem to get fat eating the pellets. They do much better on plain hay.

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What animals have you owned? Apr 29, 2014 18:27:22 GMT -6

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Post by Taliesin on Apr 29, 2014 18:27:22 GMT -6

Apr 29, 2014 18:17:54 GMT -6 sjfaerlind said:

In my opinion, guinea pigs are the best small exotic mammal pets going. They are packed with personality, very interactive, extremely cute and are much more cuddly than rats, hamsters and mice. They're not quite as large as a bunny but much more substantial than a smaller rodent. We adore our little Charlotte.

If I ever get a chance, I'll have to post some pictures of the new cage my husband and son built for her. It's a multi-level GP Palace. You should see that pig tear around in it! She's like lightning...lol.

If you look after them properly and start with a healthy one, Guinea Pigs are pretty hardy. We feed ours Timothy hay, spinach greens and red peppers for vitamin C. Lots of people add Vit C to the water or feed GP pellets, not knowing that the pigs don't like the taste of the water and so don't drink enough when the drops are in it. The Vit C in the pellets degrades over time as well. Vitamin C -packed greens like spinach and bell peppers are much healthier for them. Our pig loves them. GPs also seem to get fat eating the pellets. They do much better on plain hay.

Very cool! I think you may have almost convinced me that I want a guinea pig now. You make them sound like an attractive proposition!

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Taliesin Role Playing Games Moderator My head says, "Who cares?" But then my heart whispers, "You do, stupid." Posts: 1,166	What animals have you owned? Apr 29, 2014 19:18:34 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Taliesin on Apr 29, 2014 19:18:34 GMT -6 Well, it's milk straight from the tap, isn't it. Who wouldn't want that?
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Crouton Noble Posts: 1,040	What animals have you owned? Apr 29, 2014 19:28:49 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Crouton on Apr 29, 2014 19:28:49 GMT -6 I don't drink milk haha, I just like cows.
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sjfaerlind General Boards Moderator Posts: 554	What animals have you owned? Apr 30, 2014 5:08:32 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sjfaerlind on Apr 30, 2014 5:08:32 GMT -6 Cows are stubborn and they like the underside of their necks scratched. Don't ever pet them on the head: to them that's an act of aggression. lol
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What animals have you owned? Apr 30, 2014 6:07:57 GMT -6

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Post by Taliesin on Apr 30, 2014 6:07:57 GMT -6

Apr 30, 2014 5:08:32 GMT -6 sjfaerlind said:

Cows are stubborn and they like the underside of their necks scratched. Don't ever pet them on the head: to them that's an act of aggression. lol

Not sure if serious or yanking my chain. Ha ha!

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Crouton Noble Posts: 1,040	What animals have you owned? May 1, 2014 1:03:13 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Crouton on May 1, 2014 1:03:13 GMT -6 Noted. Don't touch cows on the head.
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sjfaerlind General Boards Moderator Posts: 554	What animals have you owned? May 1, 2014 8:23:24 GMT -6 Liv the Librarian and Taliesin like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sjfaerlind on May 1, 2014 8:23:24 GMT -6 I'm not yanking your chain...lol. Cows have horns because they fight with their heads!
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Taliesin Role Playing Games Moderator My head says, "Who cares?" But then my heart whispers, "You do, stupid." Posts: 1,166	What animals have you owned? May 4, 2014 6:25:22 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Taliesin on May 4, 2014 6:25:22 GMT -6 Good point. I hadn't considered that, and it seems all too obvious now. (I'll just be sittin' in the corner here with mah dunce cap on...)
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Crouton Noble Posts: 1,040	What animals have you owned? May 4, 2014 19:04:22 GMT -6 Taliesin likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Crouton on May 4, 2014 19:04:22 GMT -6 You should post some photos!
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