Guinea Pig Care Starter Kit for Beginners: The Essentials | GuineaDad

Hey there, Guinea Gang! Today's video is for both new guinea pig parents & those who are still unsure if what they're providing for their piggies is enough.

Do you know what are the absolute essentials when caring for a guinea pig? Before adopting your piggies, make sure you have these prepared: a cage, bedding, hay, water bottles, hiding spots, and supplements. Of course, there are different types of those that you can see at pet stores, but unfortunately, not all of them are ideal. Products for small animals are sub-par (to say the least!) because they aren't as profitable as the ‘mainstream’ pets such as cats and dogs.

Since the whole GuineaDad team is committed to helping our small animal friends live their lives to the fullest, we wanted to share how our products will benefit not only them, but also you as their guinea parent. You can visit our website (links are down below) to learn more~

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[lxpbnyt]

You should actually make up a pack(bundle) and say it’s a starter pack and put everything in it someone should buy and put it at a reasonable price that way when return customers come back and think I’ll get one or the other their pet liked and will be a more constant customer but everything you sell looks great

[GuZMDrop]

I just got paid. N I'm watching this video to be ready to buy stuff from this man. I need to support his geniusness

[SRHMorbid]

I love how even your packaging is ment to be used for the piggies!!!

[elliejelly]

i like that youre actually nice about things like having two or more guinea pigs.

[PetronPendrake]

One issue with most Hay racks is: Guinea Pigs can get their heads stuck in the rack. GuineaDad hay racks are cardboard so it is highly unlikely to get their head stuck. and the ranks make a nice snack.

For the Guinea Houses, I'd suggest making a 1-1.5 inch cut on the bottom of the window to ensure of a piggie panics and dives through a window, (s)he won't get stuck).

[pplluv]

i have 2 of your liners and my girls love them!! it saved us so much money, eliminated stink and has made cleans sooo easy. we love guineadad in our house!!

[cranberry]

I'm currently looking to get 2-4 pigs right now, never owned them before, and so my search history is all about these videos! Thank you so much for this one!

[beanfeathers]

Great video! My sister was just asking me what she needs to adopt guniea pig, since I was proud an owner of a 6yr old piggie but it’s hard to give advice when the pet stores already convinced them what they need. I’m definitely sharing this video. Thanks gunieadad taking the time to help us explain what is needed for a healthy happy piggie life

[amb]

Regarding your comment about leaky water bottles: I have found that the glass water bottles (with metal straw) do not leak. I have switched my guinea pigs strictly over to the glass ones. When cleaning then, ensure to use a bristled pipe cleaner type thing to clean the metal straw from both ends.

[GuineaPigStuff]

It is lovely to see so many options now for guinea pigs - over the years they have changed and improved. 💜🍊🍇🍋💛💜💛

[annabellerose]

i love that you developed your own product for bedding. it looks great :)

[rlynngore]

Thank you! I would have LOVED having this video available when I decided to first adopt my girls. I’m adding it to my public Guinea Pig Info playlist!

[Splashstar]

I'm in love w ur bunny litterbox.

[Thoseguineapigz]

Great resource! Thanks for making sure all the new guinea parents out there are prepared! I am a monthly subscriber of your orchard grass

PS - C&C stands for cube and coroplast

[ashlieb]

Can’t wait and I love your videos and your guinea pigs and for Christmas I am getting my two girls the guinea dad fleece liner and I got them the pea flakes and they are obsessed with them!

[MarrisaPlays]

I actually plan to pick up a 2x1 liner for my med cage. I have a huge cage my girls live it but they have some health issues so i needed a good cage to carry 1 or more piggies in for vet visits. So i made up a 2x1 C&C cage and have an extra water bottle food bowl and one of those small hay racks just for that cage should someone need to be transported. I actually just now remembered you had liners that size and it will be perfect for them.

[ReeveProductions]

A family member of ours ended up with surprise baby guinea pigs, and since she’s not set up for a bunch of little piggies we volunteered to take some... so I guess we’re going to be guinea parents now. You’re essentials guide here really helped, I’m much more confident in our (my) ability to provide a good home to these little popcorn nuggets.

[MrMcmanus]

Ah wish I can get your product sent here in UK. Looks absolutely amazing !

[kittykatlover]

I definitely recommend the Guinea dad liner! It absorbs like crazy and is a really good quality

[artscredit]

The Japanese are so clever! Thank you for sharing your talents and finding innovative ways for us to care for the animals we have. We are very grateful