At four minutes past four on the morning of the sixth of January our second daughter 'Squidgybaby' burst screaming into this world following two days of slow, painful induced labour (I'll spare you the yucky details...). Following a pregnancy punctuated by growth scans (we make little babies) and doctor visits (Squidgymummy developed B12 anaemia) the... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs – Happy New Year! (Includes Firework survival guide).
As we say goodbye to 2016 I'd like to thank everyone who has liked, commented or pm'd us this year, it all means a lot to us all. Looking forward to 2017; things may be a little quiet in the next few weeks as I will be heading to our local hospital on Wednesday to... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs – The Squidgypigs Book of Christmas Carols (AKA: Christmas Guinea Pigs invade your screen)
Welcome to the Squidgypigs Book Of Christmas Carols. This is what happens when you plan to create a photographic advent calendar (featuring a festive piggy pic for everyday of December...) BUT pregnancy exhaustion gets in the way... "Whilst Shepherds Watched" their flocks by night all seated on the ground, Peppa-Pea sneaks to steal their food, and... Continue Reading →
Winter Cold Weather Care For Guinea Pigs – Can My Guinea Pig Live Outside In Winter?
Cold weather care for Guinea Pigs.
Squidgypigs – Can Guinea Pigs Eat Grapes?
Today we are answering the question "Can Guinea Pigs Eat Grapes?" Yes! Washed and with any seeds removed grapes are perfectly safe for Guinea Pigs to eat as a treat. The colour of the grape shouldn't matter, however ours appear to favour the red ones. https://instagram.com/p/BNtmgrGAr74/ We tend to cut grapes lengthways out of habit (whole... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs – Guinea Pig Treat Fruit and Veg Part 2
Today we look at more unusual choices for Guinea Pig Treat Fruit and Veg (Part 1 can he found HERE) Can Guinea Pigs Eat Bananas: Yes! Providing you thoroughly wash the skin of the banana there is nothing dangerous in either the fruit or the peel. In the past farms and smallholdings the skins/peels are often recycled... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs – instabirthday – Happy Birthday Squidgypigs
Today is our Instabirthday; a whole year has passed since I originally uploaded my very first piggy pic on Instagram. This little picture of Ethel-Seal the Poo Banana (to use the full name my daughter gave her) was soon followed by her sister Peppa-Pea Pirate Soup... Today I have a lot more pig pics and... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs – Black Friday Guinea Pig Bargains
In the name of fiscally frugal cavy savings I thought I would do a quick run down of various piggy deals available for Black Friday wheekend. Guinea Pig Wheekly have 25% off on selected Black Friday deals such as their colouring book, mugs and charms. Amazon have the Snugglesafe Microwavable Heat Pad on offer for only... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs – Rosewood Naturals Nibble ‘n’ Dig Meadow Review
Today we are reviewing the Rosewood Naturals' Nibble 'n' Dig Meadow . What is it?: A parchment tray impregnated with hay. Folled with loam which has been rooted with grasses, herbs and flowers. I imagine that it would be suitable for rabbits and possibly smaller pets such as rats as well as Guinea Pigs. Rosewood describe... Continue Reading →
Squidgypigs – Rosewood Naturals Veg Patch Sackaroo Review
Today we reviewing the Veg Patch Snackaroo; a fabulous new treat toy from Rosewood.

