Badger and Ziggy are a recently bonded pair. They are looking for an indoor home with a family who have experience with guinea pigs.
Badger is 14 months old. He loves a head rub and pea flakes are his most favourite treats! Badger is slightly more reserved and enjoys hiding in a huge pile of hay. He is a gentle little poppet yet; will let you know about it if you’re late with dinner!
Ziggy is 3 years old and is the destroyer of all toilet roll tubes; he loves to rip them apart. Ziggy loves a fuss and will often be waiting for his much-needed head rub and endless treat donations. Ziggy gets very excited when it is time to clean out the enclosure and will start popcorning. He has also been known to show his gratitude by licking his foster mum’s feet when she has been a sweeping up.
Badger and Ziggy do tolerate each other and will sit near one another in the hay or when eating however, they have been known to grumble at one another and prefer to have their own space where they can relax. These boys will need lots of indoor space and two of everything where they can sit away from each other when they want to.
Guinea Pigs — Housing Guidelines
Minimum hutch size: 153cm x 62cm (bigger is always better)
Run: A large, secure run for daily grass/exercise time
Their living space must provide:
- A secure area large enough to run and tall enough to stand upright
- Indoor housing that is dry, well-ventilated and away from heat sources or draughts (ideal temp: 17–20°C)
- A safe exercise area and sheltered space where they can rest and feel protected from predators and extreme weather
If housed outdoors:
- Hutch must be sheltered from direct sun and wind
- Move indoors if temperatures drop below 15°C
- Provide plenty of bedding throughout to help keep warm
For further information, please email us on adoptions@rspca-bedfordshiresouth.org.uk