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How much to donate for my guinea pigs?

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longdiling · 04/04/2015 11:50

I'm getting some piggies from a rescue today and she said there's no official charge but donations are welcome. I was thinking of giving £30 for the pair I'm hoping to get. Does that sound ok or should I give more? Thanks!

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fuctifino · 04/04/2015 11:52

I think that sounds fine, it's what I paid for a pair from a local breeder.

fuctifino · 04/04/2015 11:53

Ooh yes, have fun with them, great little creatures Smile

Jbck · 04/04/2015 11:54

Seems more than fair. Post pics Smile

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longdiling · 04/04/2015 11:55

Phew - thanks! I'll be back with pictures later!

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Midori1999 · 04/04/2015 19:00

I'm sure I'm too late now, but I think for me it would depend on whether they were neutered and I'm not sure if guineas should be vaccinated?

The local rabbit rescue I used to help at until it closed asked for a minimum of £50 for boys and £60 for girls, but that was far less than they would have spent on them, as neutering was well over £100 at the vets get used and vaccination around £40.

FernieB · 04/04/2015 19:49

Sounds fair - can we have photos of the pigs please?

The rescue I went to recently asked for £12 for an unneutered boar and £50 for neutered. I paid £20 for my unneutered baby.

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longdiling · 05/04/2015 08:37

No vaccines or neutering. No need for it really with piggies. I fell for the ones who had been there the longest! No one wanted them because they have seriously long hair which looks more high maintenance than it really is. They're absolutely beautiful 1 year old boys! Not a great picture because we're leaving them to settle in for a couple of days before picking them up.

How much to donate for my guinea pigs?
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Jbck · 05/04/2015 08:44

Cuties Smile

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longdiling · 05/04/2015 08:46

Apparently they like a platform on which to stand and show off their luscious locks - hence the plank of wood on some bricks!!

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 05/04/2015 18:48

Ooh they are lovely , if they were mine one would definitely be called Boris (after Mr Johnson) blond and a bit daffy.

Bit late for me to add a £ but we donated £30 for GP1 and GP2 . £30 for GP4 and GP5 (all 1yo) £20 for single piglet GP3 (6 weeks)
I had a look in Pet Shops to see the 'going rate' , most Rescues asked for £10

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longdiling · 05/04/2015 22:07

I did give £30 in the end. My socialist husband would be horrified by the name Boris!! Which almost makes it worth doing for the wind up value...

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