Maple Guinea Pig Boarding
Please email to see what I have available, now or coming up. Please don't hesitate to call if you have a lone guinea pig needing a companion and I will try and help you locate one if I don't have anything suitable.
Guinea Pig Accommodation
All cages are bedded generously with hay all over as this allows them to forage, rustle and 'popcorn' (the jump for joy, all four legs off the ground that they do when excited). The dark compartment allows them to express their natural desire to retire to the dark where they feel safe.
Seasoned visitors often tuck straight into the hard feed or munch on the hay on arrival which is always a good sign!
The Set Up
The indoor space is well ventilated but is not heated as guinea pigs do very well with well insulated and 'hayed up' hutches. The 'guinea fridge' is situated in the garage so everybody very quickly learns that the sound of that fridge door opening means it's veggie time! They love routine and the veg round is usually done just after my evening open hour ends at 6pm.
In winter, we then go over to night lighting and around 8 to 8.30 is final check and lights out.
A selection of radio stations including Smooth, Classic, Radio 4 and Radio 2 are playing constantly all day and all night. This blocks out any sudden noises that might break complete silence which can be startling for them.
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Outdoor Time (summer only)
Guinea pigs going out on grass will stay in their familiar pairs or groups and I am very careful to make sure that boars do not go out where sows have been to avoid trouble!
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Right: These guinea pigs are my own smooth coated, chocolate coloured breed. They are not the boldest and prefer to squash all three under one arch and stay there rather than mooch about and graze - they're all different but we love 'em!
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Below: Three 'mature ladies' enjoying a venture out of their arch hidey to explore, before deciding to pop straight back in again! Funny creatures but such is the behaviour of prey animals.
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Above: Taking turns to go out on the grass means sometimes you get a big succulent treat instead whilst waiting your turn. Mmmm.....