Guinea pigs. No, I’m not kidding. I’m being overrun by an infestation of guinea pigs. Although, I think my girls would probably protest at the use of the word infestation. According to my husband we are now up to 24. Yes, you read that right. 24 Guinea pigs. With more on the way. Turns out, they breed like rabbits. Who knew?
You might ask why do we have that many? In a nutshell, my husband likes pet projects – literally – and the latest one is guinea pigs. We’ve been through chickens – the weird kind with no feathers on their necks and the ones with huge plumes of them coming off their heads. Bunnies…hence I know how they breed too. Ducks & geese (of which we only have 1 left). And let’s not forget the goats and the donkey who just happened to show up in our back pasture one day, DH whistling innocently in the carport as he attempted to keep me from seeing him.
When this started I protested, but I’ll admit not loudly. He said he planned to sell them to the local pet stores. I really didn’t care as long as we didn’t end up overrun with the things. The problem is that my children love each and every one of the cute and cuddly fuzzballs. They have named them all and can tell you immediately which one is which. I can’t even tell them apart. To date, we have sold 1 guinea pig…to the neighbors of a friend. Somehow they seem to continue breeding but none of them are leaving for good homes. Grumble, grumble, sigh.
So, if anyone knows of someone looking for a guinea pig, please feel free to let me know. In the meantime, have you been pulled into an unfortunate pet situation? Do you have pets that you just couldn’t live without?
Kira
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I think I’m about to be pulled into a pet situation. I’m dog sitting while my son and his wife go on their delayed honeymoon (to Scotland!) Anyway, they’ve measured my hallway to have gates built so I can answer the door without the dogs attacking the UPS guy. And they walked our yard and said that I would have to be outside when the dogs are because they could easily jump the 7-foot fence. And we have to fence our garden because . . . you get the idea. Also, I won’t be walking them because they’re used to running and I . . . don’t. But they’re sweeties and like to snuggle so it’ll be good. I hope. (&) (&)
Uh oh! Yeah, that definitely sounds like a situation. But it also sounds like the dogs have some good qualities too.
See, that’s what always gets me. If the guinea pigs were ugly and fur-less instead of cute and cuddly I probably could have avoided this. This is also how I ended up with our second cat…
I have not had a guinea pig since I was little… In my household, all of our pets were given to us or adopted except for most of our fish and one dog… many many animals through the years, dog, cats, mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, lizards, birds, fish, etc… each one was very special! (@) (&)
Sounds like you had your own zoo in the works.
I’ve not had any experience with lizards but we’re going to be getting a bearded dragon soon. That was my compromise for my oldest daughter who’s been begging for years for a snake. I’m deathly afraid and have forbidden anything without legs.
I miss guinea pigs. I had them growing up. I love their little squeaky noises, but I’m a crazy cat lady now. I have…erm 8 cats and a dog. I couldn’t live without them now. They are like little furry people, that I sometimes like a whole lot better than the actual people in my life.
You know we can fix that right? You could easily be crazy guinea pig lady. Even if I just gave you half of ours we’d still have plenty. I promise. I bet all the cats and dogs would love them too.
I know I’d love them. My mom had one for about 7 years. His name was Lovebug. I think I’ve perfected the art of guinea pig talk too. They would squeak and I would squeak back.
I don’t think the dog would be too bothered by them..but the cats would look at them like they were a buffet.
Kira, my youngest niece wants a guinea pig. Her class pet is a guinea pig and she is also a big fan of Lenny from the Wonder Pets.
Liza, I think G-Force is what started the girl’s obsession with guinea pigs. It’s amazing what propaganda cartoons can sell. Heck, after seeing How to Train Your Dragon even I wanted a Night Fury.
Seriously though, I know you’re fairly close. If she really does want one drop me an email through the Playground. I’m sure we can work something out.
Kira