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[quote=Anonymous]We got Guinea Pigs 2 years ago and they are ALOT more work than I thought.  
First you have to clean the cage atleast twice a week, unless you are prepared for a powerful smell!!!!!  Today I spent more time than I would care to admit cleaning their cage (I take them outside and put them in the outside cage I purchased from Wayfair while I clean the cage.  Then I take out the old bedding and soak the bottom and the other plastic pieces in water and vinegar to disinfect.)  And the bedding is not cheap!
They need veggies twice a day, along with a constant supply of pellets and hay... and the hay gets EVERYWHERE!!!!!  Oh - don't forget to put vitamin C drops in their water bottle. 
Not only did I clean the cage today, but I also gave them both a bath outside... because you are suppose to do that too; along with trimming their nails!!  If you are gone for longer than an overnight you need someone to come in and feed them.  If we do a weekend trip I usually leave a couple extra carrots Saturday am and then give them veggies on Sunday night.
My suggestion is to get a hamster unless you have the time... and they are social creatures.  So they should be out and about for around 30 minutes a day:)[/quote]

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