Been out to give the Guineas some tea and fresh hay, I've been away over night but left them plenty of food and water and hay last night before o left. Two of the five of them have died. They obviously died over night, were stiff, poor things.
Am I right in thinking they are supposed to have mourning time?
Also, I am worried about the other three now, one doesn't look great tho she perked up when the fresh hay and kale went in and started eating. Are they subject to virus?
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Two GPs out of five have died
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MillyMoo1113 · 23/10/2017 19:05
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70isaLimitNotaTarget ·
23/10/2017 21:07
Oh vert 
Was there any loose pooh in the cage or round the bums of the dead piggies?
were they in the main sleeping area or had they been pushed out or maybe chose to sleep apart (one of the early signs of my GP5 being ill was she sat apart from her cagemates)
We have overnight temperatures in double figures still and mine are in deep hay bedding to insulate. A group of piggies will tend to cuddle up for warmth.
Are the others ok, bright eyes , warm ears and feet?
Their natural Peru environment is dry cold overnight but of course the lardy domestic piggie is a world apart from his rangey cavy cousin. UK climate is damp.
Do they have a sleeping area ? Maybe a cardboard box inside it full of hay to give the a snuggly bed.
And yes, vet visit for a check up if you're concerned.
How old were the pigs who died? Is it possible their cagemates kept them from the food (though they'd have eaten hay even if they couldn't get to the bowls)
dietcokeandwine ·
23/10/2017 22:10
Oh OP so sorry to hear this.
How old are your surviving pigs and how old were the two that died?
Personally I would be taking the remaining ones to the vet just for a check up (ensure no respiratory infection etc).
Presumably there were no signs of injury?
It's really sad but it could just be one of those things. Although unusual to lose two at the same time
Chances are that if they've always lived in the shed, they'll have been fine with the recent dip in temperature, but it's worth ensuring that your surviving pigs are warm enough and insulated etc.
What a horrible shock for you 
70isaLimitNotaTarget ·
24/10/2017 08:45
Aww poor Ethel
YY to leave her with the other pigs a while to let them grieve but is there anything they might be breathing in? Have your NDN done any painting nearby or is your shed near a car that might have been running there?
(Just trying to rule things out)
4-5 is on the older side of middle aged so it might have just been 'time'.
There was a poster a while back who had 2 plump glossy tricolour girls who were about 11yo (and the guineas' breeder still had the Mum). They lived outside all year.
On Super Furry Animals we all thought What'll happen when one goes but they both went the same night which was a shock for the owner but a fitting end for two old ladies.
So sometimes , there's no rational reason.
Are you taking the other pigs for a Vet check ?
EastMidsGPs ·
27/10/2017 19:01
Ours have a little plug in radiator..
Apparently costs 2p a day to run, but they usually only have it at night as our utility room does get cold.
However with the new baby piggie I suspect DH will put it on in the day 
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