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Post by bubbles87 on Jun 29, 2013 21:04:13 GMT
Im not sure if its just me but I find it hard to tell the Guinea pigs breeds n colour types I think my 2 sows are tortishell in colour but not 100% sure think Elphaba(long haired) is a Abyssinian and Letticia (smooth short haired) is an american/english guinea pigs. What is everyone elses thoughts  |
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Post by bubbles87 on Jun 29, 2013 21:14:54 GMT
Thought I better add a few more pics incase it makes it easier or helps in any wayg  Left is Elphaba & right is Letticia  |
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Post by bubbles87 on Jun 29, 2013 21:20:43 GMT
Letticia showing off her coat well lol  |
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Post by SarahHound on Jun 29, 2013 21:31:58 GMT
Yep, definitely an Abysinnian, I have one too  I imagine Letticia is a mix of smooth breed guinea pigs, most pet shop smooth pigs are As for colours, I'd just say mixed colours, there's not a set name for the colours like in some animals. I see you are using shavings, they are quite back for small animals respiratory systems, especially guinea pigs. If you are able, I'd recommend switching to either Carefresh, Megazorb or simply hay |
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Post by bubbles87 on Jun 29, 2013 21:40:15 GMT
Yep, definitely an Abysinnian, I have one too I imagine Letticia is a mix of smooth breed guinea pigs, most pet shop smooth pigs are As for colours, I'd just say mixed colours, there's not a set name for the colours like in some animals. I see you are using shavings, they are quite back for small animals respiratory systems, especially guinea pigs. If you are able, I'd recommend switching to either Carefresh, Megazorb or simply hay Aw really I thought it would be ok cause all the dust or whatever its called had been taken out? It was also what they were using in the shop. I will go tomorrow and get new stuff thats not a problem at all Thank you again lol |
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Post by SarahHound on Jun 29, 2013 22:14:33 GMT
Don't worry, its one of those things that are cheap to produce and sell, so pets shops get good rewards from selling it. Even the dust extracted ones tend to be dusty, we had one who was so allergic his eyes would stream with tears. That's extreme, but it does get into their lungs.
You weren't to know, its pet shops trying to make money!
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Post by bubbles87 on Jun 30, 2013 7:46:59 GMT
Don't worry, its one of those things that are cheap to produce and sell, so pets shops get good rewards from selling it. Even the dust extracted ones tend to be dusty, we had one who was so allergic his eyes would stream with tears. That's extreme, but it does get into their lungs. You weren't to know, its pet shops trying to make money! They must have seen their money worth when I came in lol. Thanks a million would hate to think Im harming them in anyway |
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Post by bubbles87 on Jul 1, 2013 12:21:07 GMT
SarahHound you will be pleased to know I bought Carefresh yesterday and completely changed the bedding  thank you for the heads up and advise
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I imagine Letticia is a mix of smooth breed guinea pigs, most pet shop smooth pigs are 
thank you for the heads up and advise