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RSHEVIN, I'm getting a look at a lot of good photos in the Threads I've reviewed so far and did notice the reference to a "pig sized sports jersey" someone had made.
My wife is a NYCity gal and so we're not just bandwagon Giant fans...we're long suffering who finally got paid this past Super Bowl.
Anyone have a reference or link to folks who make and/or market customized pig sweaters? I'm going to presume that any such outfit be very very lightweight and also only worn for Exploitation purposes only and then removed so as not to inhibit natural respiration and perspiration.
Well that provokes another question. How do cavies perspire? Skin pores? Tongue like a dog?
My wife is a NYCity gal and so we're not just bandwagon Giant fans...we're long suffering who finally got paid this past Super Bowl.
Anyone have a reference or link to folks who make and/or market customized pig sweaters? I'm going to presume that any such outfit be very very lightweight and also only worn for Exploitation purposes only and then removed so as not to inhibit natural respiration and perspiration.
Well that provokes another question. How do cavies perspire? Skin pores? Tongue like a dog?
And I gotta admit that the notion of customizing the cavy cage with ongoing changes for different major sports seasons would be another sign that one needs possible psychiatric help.
So I'm on the way to the sports store now to check out the various hats, towels and other items. :-)
So I'm on the way to the sports store now to check out the various hats, towels and other items. :-)
Pig clothes are not so common. I don't know anyone who makes them but a few people find really small dog stuff that the piggies wear for pictures. Think teacup size, but stretchy as pigs are hopefully plump.
Cavies do not perspire and are, in fact, quite prone to overheating. In my house, I provide a frozen water bottle inside a cheap tube sock all day during the summer in addition to my climate control. At best, they can use radiative transfer from the pads on their feet. You can also provide a cheap ceramic tile for them to chill out on (literally).
The way I figure it, if switching your cage around with sports teams keeps you interested in your pet, you're bound to be a better, more observant owner. Probably the easiest way to "bling" your pig cage is stickers on the OUTSIDE of the choro and themed fleece blankets for the bottom.
Please, before you start looking for things to dress the pig up in, get him out of that awful fish tank. Can you imagine how bad it smells in there to him? There's NO circulation. He's stuck breathing in his poo and pee all day. No amount of floortime can compensate for that. www.guineapigcages.com has a great page where you can put in your zipcode and see places people near you have purchased supplies. This weekend would be a great time to get him into a real home.
Cavies do not perspire and are, in fact, quite prone to overheating. In my house, I provide a frozen water bottle inside a cheap tube sock all day during the summer in addition to my climate control. At best, they can use radiative transfer from the pads on their feet. You can also provide a cheap ceramic tile for them to chill out on (literally).
The way I figure it, if switching your cage around with sports teams keeps you interested in your pet, you're bound to be a better, more observant owner. Probably the easiest way to "bling" your pig cage is stickers on the OUTSIDE of the choro and themed fleece blankets for the bottom.
Please, before you start looking for things to dress the pig up in, get him out of that awful fish tank. Can you imagine how bad it smells in there to him? There's NO circulation. He's stuck breathing in his poo and pee all day. No amount of floortime can compensate for that. www.guineapigcages.com has a great page where you can put in your zipcode and see places people near you have purchased supplies. This weekend would be a great time to get him into a real home.
SHEVIN, I'm doing exactly that tomorrow when wife is off work.
heading to Target and/or Staples to score some C&C and should have new home assembled by tomorrow night
Thanks for the feedback on potential for overheating. Leads me to conclude that I need not fear letting him have floor time in my screened in back porch (aka - "Florida room")
It's covered from direct overhead sun and has a tile floor.
Wife objected thinking it would be "too cold" and thought waiting until it gets warmer out seemed right.
Kinda stern given that my average outdoor temps are already in the 70s daytime and only 60s at night.
I did see another Topic that referenced "outdoors is okay provided there are plenty of shade spots"....though this is technically still "in"- doors. No worries about birds of prey etc
heading to Target and/or Staples to score some C&C and should have new home assembled by tomorrow night
Thanks for the feedback on potential for overheating. Leads me to conclude that I need not fear letting him have floor time in my screened in back porch (aka - "Florida room")
It's covered from direct overhead sun and has a tile floor.
Wife objected thinking it would be "too cold" and thought waiting until it gets warmer out seemed right.
Kinda stern given that my average outdoor temps are already in the 70s daytime and only 60s at night.
I did see another Topic that referenced "outdoors is okay provided there are plenty of shade spots"....though this is technically still "in"- doors. No worries about birds of prey etc
Lest my cavalier posting style creates a notion that I'm insensitive to cavies being very real beings (dress up ideas etc), please know that is not the case.
I am remiss for not having investigated and found a good discussion Forum like this earlier because indeed I've shortchanged Petey's early lifestyle by this cramped and inappropriate housing
I am remiss for not having investigated and found a good discussion Forum like this earlier because indeed I've shortchanged Petey's early lifestyle by this cramped and inappropriate housing
Steve, be prepared that most sign stores are small mom and pop businesses and not likely to be open tomorrow. You may want to pick up the choro yourself today, if possible. You may even have a hard time finding one open on Saturday.
Your Florida room should be a nice place for piggies to play, especially if the floor is easy to clean. 70F is a nice temperature for piggies. You can always put out a towel tent to snuggle in but since you'll be out there with piggie, you will likely know if he is uncomfortable. There are all kinds of fun things to set up during floortime.
Your Florida room should be a nice place for piggies to play, especially if the floor is easy to clean. 70F is a nice temperature for piggies. You can always put out a towel tent to snuggle in but since you'll be out there with piggie, you will likely know if he is uncomfortable. There are all kinds of fun things to set up during floortime.
Right on...
I'll see if we can get to Target tonight though I gotta tell you that I'm in the most densely populated region of Florida. The major Target/Staples style stores close for Christmas and maybe half of Thanksgiving - but otherwise rock steady all year.
Photos of relieved Petey in new digs to follow ASAP and again thanks for the sensible feedback and counsel within this Thread.
I'll see if we can get to Target tonight though I gotta tell you that I'm in the most densely populated region of Florida. The major Target/Staples style stores close for Christmas and maybe half of Thanksgiving - but otherwise rock steady all year.
Photos of relieved Petey in new digs to follow ASAP and again thanks for the sensible feedback and counsel within this Thread.
- Bethie
- Still supporting in 2014
Welcome, Steve. When you want to add stuff, use your edit button. It works for about 10 minutes, after that, you need a new post. Can't wait to see Petey's new apartment. You'll have fun.
And don't worry about the dressing up. We call it piggy torture. You can tell by the disapproving faces that most piggies detest being dressed and having to wear little hats.
And don't worry about the dressing up. We call it piggy torture. You can tell by the disapproving faces that most piggies detest being dressed and having to wear little hats.