SteveThe Owl Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Any guinea-pig geeks on the board? Seriously. I've been keeping "house pigs" for nearly ten years now (that's a long time for someone who doesn't live in the British Isles) and wonder how many others out there are as weird this way as me.Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I keep mice in our house...the reason: they eat all the bait off the traps without setting them off!BASTARDS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyak Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 me and my girlfriend keep one pig, he's real neat, I think I love the guy.we named him "Pig".what exactly do you mean by house pigs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I don't know about guinea pigs, but the last rat I got near bit my finger. I'd be sticking to slightly less carnivorous rodents myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReDD Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I really love all animals but Guineas are a favourite. I had two abysinians, Rhubrab and Marigold and rectnly had to adopt them out because I was sneezing and getting rashes from handeling them. I felt it was unfair to have them and not be able to love them like they should be loved. When I was young I had hamsters but I really don't care for them much after discovering rats, guineas and chinchilas. Pig sounds adorable. Don't you love it when they purr and wheek for food? I miss my girls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyak Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 (edited) he has gotten so used to the sound of a plastic bag opening to give him food that he squeals everytime I open anything... haha its funny.He makes a ton of noise, mostly soft cooing and purring.. funniest animal in the world. One thing I was pleasantly surprised by was how affectionate they are. Pig loves to curl up in my lap and watch tv with me all the time. Edited November 15, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcane Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 We've got four squishy male rats, all off whom are, unfortunately, coming up on the end of their warranty. Our alpha rat is particularly squishy. I'm sure I've seen dogs smaller than he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I really love all animals but Guineas are a favourite. Why? Because they fit just right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveThe Owl Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Typical of you, Lazlo. Just frickin' typical. But that's why I like you. You're thinking of gerbils (Mmmm...electrical tape). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveThe Owl Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Special note to jonyak: "House pigs" is our playful term for guinea pigs. They can wander the house without causing significant damage, unlike a hog or even a dog or cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveThe Owl Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Also: it's the tidiness and friendliness of guinea pigs that I like. Not that they're better than any other kind of pet; they're just mine. And they like the Old and in the Way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 I've had many sets of rats! The last set was 3 males! it was actually a bit too much to deal with. I had one and a friend couldn't take care of her 2 guys so I ended up with 3! The ones who I inherited were not too friendly and I'd let them run around and they used to bite me and not let me catch them. My rat was totally nuts. he had the craziest personality! He accidently ended up doing mushrooms one time!! hahahaha. He liked to sit on my shoulder in my dreads. Man, I miss those crazy rats. I want to get a rabbit maybe next time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveThe Owl Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 I don't mind rats. They're smart and can be really good company. Rabbits are cool, too. If you do get one, make sure you know how large it's going to grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 You're thinking of gerbils (Mmmm...electrical tape). Not in Redds' case. She could cram a horse with enough vaseline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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