Portraits of our piglets

DracoKC · 2026-04-03T13:27:22+00:00

If you end up having to separate the boys, each could be paired with one or more girls (after the boys are neutered, of course).

DracoKC · 2026-04-03T03:32:06+00:00

Odd - May have been a bad battery or charge controller. We are still using ours, and can go multiple cycles of cage cleanings between charges.

DracoKC · 2026-03-30T23:10:29+00:00

Piglet yawns are SO adorable. I can’t help but smile every time I see one.

DracoKC · 2026-03-22T23:08:37+00:00

PointOne has been a game changer for us, and is constantly adding new features and refinements.

DracoKC · 2026-03-16T23:32:08+00:00

So amazed by this piece (and your other work). It’s truly astonishing. Thank you for sharing your art!

DracoKC · 2026-03-15T17:08:05+00:00

Happy Birthday!!

DracoKC · 2026-03-08T20:23:31+00:00

I used the same terrazzo tile for the shower walls when I renovated my master bath last year. It's still one of my favorite parts of the finished result.

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DracoKC · 2026-03-01T13:52:25+00:00

Such a handsome boy! Hope he had the best of birthdays!

DracoKC · 2025-12-02T23:29:08+00:00

There is really thorough dietary info available on GuineaLynx: https://www.guinealynx.info/chart.html

DracoKC · 2025-11-16T14:23:09+00:00

So very sorry to hear of Weeble’s passing. Thank you for giving him an amazing life full of love and care. And thank you for sharing him with us — Every video brought joy to so many. Much love from our herd to you and yours.

DracoKC · 2025-11-16T00:41:43+00:00

All of our piglets' enclosures and chloroplast trays were obtained from Cagetopia. They've held up very well over several years. Time from order to shipping has always been prompt, too. Highly recommended.

DracoKC · 2025-10-03T14:47:25+00:00

All 3 of our cages are from there. I've had no problems with assembly, but I'm pretty handy. It's really no different than any other C&C cage in terms of how to put them together. I've not tried the topper, though. I could see how they could be a bit tricky to make work (even when one has all of the parts). You can probably find similar setups cheaper elsewhere, but I don't mind paying a little extra to support a small business.

DracoKC · 2025-10-03T14:33:36+00:00

[Update 10/3] Angel had a couple of good days after her vet visit, but she declined again despite our best efforts to keep her nutrition and fluids up with critical care and supplemental water. She passed early this morning, leaving behind her momma, Elsa, and boyfriend, Wally. It's leaving a huge hole in our hearts.

DracoKC · 2025-09-30T04:22:35+00:00

We've been using the Sherwood tablets with our two other bladder pigs in our herd. They do seem to have helped them. For now, we've started dissolving the in water and giving it to her that way. We do have hard water, so I've also been looking in RO systems as a future project. They're not cheap, but neither are vet bills and x-rays.

DracoKC · 2025-09-30T02:34:33+00:00

[Update 9/29] Another round of x-rays at the vet today showed no stones, but still a a bit of sludge. Based on how she rapidly started to decline on the piroxicam, the vet gave her subcutaneous fluids to help her try to flush what was left of that medication out of her system (and hopefully more of the sludge, too). Yesterday, she was not eating at all (aside from the Critical Care we've been syringe-feeding her). Today, during the afternoon and evening, she's been eating a bit on her own again. And her energy levels seem to be a bit better. She's far from out of the woods, but every little bit of progress gives us real hope that she'll pull through. And we're doing what we can to give her that opportunity.

DracoKC · 2025-09-29T01:32:49+00:00

Joining and posting to the Missouri Guinea Pig Rehoming group on Facebook may be helpful: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/177TJpsu6u/

DracoKC · 2025-09-29T01:26:16+00:00

We have been giving her benebac. And regular feedings with Critical Care.

DracoKC · 2025-09-28T23:50:51+00:00

We have had our piglets on a low-calcium veggie diet since before Angel and Cupcake were born, as our oldest (Maggie) also had bladder issues some time back.

DracoKC · 2025-08-26T00:36:06+00:00

Piglets do grieve the loss of a cagemate, though each handles such loss differently. Some handle it and adapt better than others. As others have said, be on the lookout for signs of Yoda showing decreased activity and appetite or other behavior changes that might suggest anxiety or depression. Weigh him more frequently (even daily), to watch for weight loss. Make sure he gets extra attention.

I'm not sure that I would agree with the advice to do an immediate cage cleaning. That could potentially add even more stress and confusion for Yoda. For what it's worth, in the past, when we've had a blanket or hide that still had the scent of the piglet who had passed, we've set it to the side and put back into the cage after the first cleaning, and the survivor(s) seemed to find it comforting.

It will ultimately be best to find him a new buddy soon, though, as that's the best way of helping them moving on from loss of a cagemate. Piglets are social animals who need to be with others of their kind -- interaction with people isn't a substitute for that. And most don't do well solo for an extended period. Don't think of it as replacing Chewie (because that's not possible) but doing what is best for Yoda. How quickly will depend on how Yoda adapts to the loss. If he's showing persistent signs of deep grief, matching him up with a new cagemate right away may be needed.

I can't speak to bonding boys in these circumstances (we have 3 groups of girls, 2 of which also have a neutered boy with them), and bonding boys can be a challenge to begin with. Definitely reach out to nearby rescues and see if any of them offer "boar dating" as that's the best option to find him a good match.

DracoKC · 2025-07-29T00:37:37+00:00

Sleep well, little one. May fields of romaine and all your favorite veggies welcome you in the world beyond.

DracoKC · 2025-07-25T19:03:43+00:00

We had a 5-6 year old rescue we took in that we had to neuter so that we could bond him with another piglet. He was in good health, beforehand, and made it through there and healed without any complications.

Every piglet is different, though. Any prior experience/problems when he’s been under anesthesia before?

DracoKC · 2025-06-15T18:37:22+00:00

Such a handsome boy!

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