This is the routine we follow at the Nest; it’s a guide for working out what is best for your set up. Piggies soon learn new routines and let you know if their veg is more than 2 minutes late! Morning Top up hay One handful of pellet...
What food and hay do you use? We have a lot of donated pellets, so we usually mix them. This means that when piggies leave us, they are used to many types. These are generally Harringtons, Science Selective and Burgess. Hay Any hay i...
Boars Boars often get a rough deal! Many more people ask for girls. We find boys are generally bigger characters and more friendly than girls. They can be difficult to bond, but because our pairs of boars are here with us longer while we...
Why shouldn’t guinea pigs live alone? If you have a lone piggie because one has died or you only ever had one, we would definitely recommend getting a friend. A piggie might appear to be doing OK on their own, but when they have a friend,...
Clipping claws can be tricky and a bit nerve-racking – especially if the claws are black. Why not make an appointment at the Nest to have your piggie’s claws cut here? It’s something we are doing almost everyday! With long-haired piggi...
I think there’s something wrong with my piggie. If you have concerns, you should always ask your vet’s advice. If it isn’t an emergency, you’re welcome to message us. We may have some ideas, and will refer you to your vet if necessary....
General Care Claws will usually need trimming every 6 – 8 weeks. If you’re not sure, start by just trimming the very sharp bit off the tip. If you cut it a bit too short and it bleeds, don’t worry, it probably looks worse than it is. Nevi...
Your boy must be kept separate from your girls until the 6 week post neuter date is reached. The Nest will let you know the date once your boy has left, please drop us a message if you haven’t heard. Your boy can be held and cuddled wi...
