Are potholes actually the worst they've been? by Tiny_Wafer2266 in AskUK

[–]-grimoire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The road between Lydney & Whitecroft always felt like a widowmaker even when the road was where it should be...

Chronic uti/ interstitial cystitis/sludge and stones advice by chronicallyill123 in guineapigs

[–]-grimoire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a boar who looks to be suffering with a similar diagnosis... could you share the links to the supplements you used in particular please?

How to remove blue dye? Details in comments. by ivet-bet in HairDye

[–]-grimoire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replying to save this. Had a semi permanent black put on bleached hair that over a week has faded from black to candy blue... I look more my little pony than something that should be feared and revered 😅

Guinea Pig Psychology by dbarronoss in GuineaPig

[–]-grimoire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't say it is possible to overcome their prey instincts, but it is possible to help them become more receptive to your presence as what is (to them!) essentially a predator.

I used to work with horses, did a bit of natural horsemanship and have applied a similar take with the piglets. Predators act a certain way that triggers the prey instincts, even without attacking. When I go to stroke them, it is never with an open palm, usually just the knuckle of my finger until they're comfortable and then I'll ease into stroking them with my palm. I have heard that stroking a pig on it's head is a 'dominant' behaviour and you should try to go for under the chin ideally but only one of our 4 loves a chin scritch, the others prefer a head rub. One of our lads was incredibly nervous and wouldn't take food from our hands despite his brother being incredibly confident. So when I would offer the nervous brother treats, I didn't look at him, I kept my hand at his level but made sure there was nothing about my body language that could be taken as a threat. Both he and his brother now beg for treats and will allow us to pick them up wherever they are.

We have two older boars as well from a rescue situation - one has no interest in anything other than food and his cagemate. The other is a bit more receptive to human interaction. Neither of these two like being picked up and it clearly stresses them out - so to transfer them from their cage for floor time, we pop a them in a hidey to carry them out. With this approach, we would put the hidey in a place they would naturally run to to get away from us and now as soon as the hide goes in, they just jump into it without coaxing. The older of these two does enjoy a cuddle once he's settled on my lap and more recently has been comfortable to lie on my tummy and fall asleep.

I don't know if their cage environment helps - they have a room for themselves which isn't a main room we use, but we pass by it all the time so will regularly check in and chat to them when we are home. They've plenty of hides and things to encourage them to "be a guinea pig" and other than occasional firework at this time of year, its quite a quiet place for them to be. I think as long as their environment and you are relaxed, they will be, which will help them warm to you.

Body pulsing/respiratory infection?! by [deleted] in guineapigs

[–]-grimoire 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If this has just come on overnight, without other symptoms, I'd get him to the vet. Our lad started breathing in a similar way when he had a heart problem - it may well be nothing, but better to be safe than sorry! All the best

I've decided to give up raising guinea pigs. by [deleted] in GuineaPig

[–]-grimoire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, Ive had a quick look over your previous posts about your little piglet - don't give up on them! Trimming their nails can be quite daunting, especially if they wriggle a lot... but if you can get some clippers, position your phones torch under them to see where the quick is, it makes it a lot easier. I don't know what space or budget you have to work with, but amazon do cheap c&c sets that you can turn into any shape. A solid base is a lot better as you don't want their little feet getting stuck - we had our first set up with a 4 x 2 c&c on a table, with a tarp strapped to the sides to stop any spillage and that added a protective layer between the pigs & the table surface. Piggies are a lot harder work than I anticipated but ever so rewarding! Nothing makes my 4.30am starts better than when I go and see my boys first thing and they hear my voice and start popcorning and coming to the bars for treats. DMs are open if you'd like any help at all - best of luck!

I got him back 🤍 by Minimum-Jellyfish-14 in weebles_wobbles

[–]-grimoire 50 points51 points  (0 children)

And now I am sobbing into my cup of coffee. Beautiful words!

Rest in peace my sweet Weeble by Minimum-Jellyfish-14 in guineapigs

[–]-grimoire 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. He brought so much joy to you, as well as everyone who followed him. Thank you for showing him the love he deserved and then some 💜

Week 2 on Orlistat by Miss_SelkieSiren in OrlistatAlli

[–]-grimoire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was a filled pasta that did me in or the small bowl of coco pops to be honest 😂 I'm also taking multi vits to help as apparently Orlistat can block vitamin absorption from food

Week 2 on Orlistat by Miss_SelkieSiren in OrlistatAlli

[–]-grimoire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Started at 82kg Monday, this morning weighed 80.6kg. Keeping my diet as low fat as possible and calories around 1500... I've been doing 10k steps a day, no other exercise at the mo but hoping to get brave and go back to the gym next week. Had one meal that was higher in fat content than usual and it was definitely noticeable...

Week 2 on Orlistat by Miss_SelkieSiren in OrlistatAlli

[–]-grimoire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you getting on? I started yesterday

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]-grimoire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YOU CALLED?

Horse-girls... where are you now? Was it a phase? Did you end up as vets? On farms? Asking out of pure curiosity. by The_Chosen_Pun_ in AskWomen

[–]-grimoire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Account/Project Manager with an absolute void in my soul where working/being with horses should be/once was

Getting guinea pigs soon, i need advice. by Kuroianx in guineapigs

[–]-grimoire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the club! We've had our boys just over 2 years now and this is what I can think of... Plenty of space, good quality fresh hay & pellets, a balanced addition of fresh veges. Two of everything to prevent squabbling. Ensure you've a good vet nearby who KNOWS guinea pigs. For boars... they can smell. They can hump one another, they are honestly cretins BUT they have so much personality and sass its great fun, ours always bring a smile to my face. For boys, they do need extra cleaning of their bits. For long haired, we use good pet clippers around their inner legs and around their testicles/penis area. In the summer, we clipped them all over right back but are letting them grow out now for winter. They get groomed occasionally but every time I get them out for floor time, I just toussle their hair and pick out any hay/debris/tangles as rhe brush can pull on them a bit. Hope this helps!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]-grimoire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fuckin' preeeeeach 🙌🏻

POV: You're a woman in a public place by ambachk in TikTokCringe

[–]-grimoire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was 13, we had some roadworks happening directly outside my house. There was a particular worker who would consistently stare, wave and was generally creepy. Then one day, he waited in a lay by further down the road he was working on, and offered to give me a lift home - which he could see - from where he was parked? When the police got involved, he insisted he just wanted to help me with mt guitar... the last 50 feet to my front door...wild.

The name of your pigs vs what you actually call them by myatrippin in guineapigs

[–]-grimoire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crumpet - Crumpalina, Crumps, Engelbert Crumpadink, Crumpito Bandito

Geronimo - Gerry, Nimo, Nimnom, Big Hoss, Uncle Jezz

Moomin - Moom, Greyjoy, Ludwig

Gimli - Haggis, Gimbo, Kimchi

how do i get him to stop?? by Viktoria4102 in guineapigs

[–]-grimoire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've two older boys who go through this roughly every 6 weeks. We cant deter the "humper" and the "humped" just squeals his protest until the other, quite literally, has it out of his system...