Weigh in

The last weigh in for 2011, Saturday the 31st Dec 2011:


*** Liam's Love Shack ***
Liam is 925g (gain 45g) - 38wks (8.5m)
Ivy is 685g (gain 15g) - 14wks (3m)
Elodie is 865g (gain 40g) - 22wks (5m)


*** Romeo's Roost ***
Romeo is 620g (gain 20g) - 13wks (3m)
Lavender Mist is 725g (gain 10g) - 20wks (5m)
Zinnia is 605g (loss 35g) - 14wks (3m)


*** Malakai's Quarters ***
Malakai is 840g (gain 20g) - 21wks (5m)
Galaxy is 1065g (same)- 50wks (11.5m)- (Pregnant, due approx 27/1/12)


*** Girl's Mansion ***
Alice is 1035g (gain 40g) - 47wks (11m)- (Pregnant, due approx 27/1/12)
Bella-Donna is 405g (gain 55g) - 5wks (1m)
Chloe is 580g (gain 50g) - 13wks (3m)
Crumble is 1235g (gain 115g) - 1yr - (pregnant, due approx 4th Feb 2012)
Custard is 960g (loss 15g) - 4.5yrs
Delilah is 865g (gained 15g) - approx 1yr
Ginger is 940g (gain 5g)- 41wks (9.5m)
Jasmine is 565g (gain 30g) - 15wks (3.5m)
Lotus is 655g (gained 20g) - 14wks (3m)
Millicent is 980g (gain 100g) - 21wks (5m)- (Pregnant, due approx 15/1/12)
Molly is 745g (gain 25g) - 20wks (4.5m)
Nixie is 405g (gained 25g) - 7wks (1.5m)
Phoebe is now 815g (same) - 37wks (8.5m)
Pollyanna is now 445g (gained 35g) - 8wks (1.5m)
Ruby is 1065g (lost 25g) - 41wks (9.5m)
Sparrow is 1085g (gain 35g) - 38wks (8.5m) - (Pregnant, due 22/1/12)
Subi is 1145g (lost 25g) - 2.5yrs - (Possibly miscarried, not sure at this stage)
Tabitha is 455g (gain 20g) - 9wks (2m)
Tigerlily is 610g (gain 15g) - 14wks (3m)
Twizzle is 690g (gain 15g) - 14wks (3m)
Violet is 810g (gained 50g) - 24wks (5m) - (Pregnant, due approx 15/1/12)
Xeraphina is 590g (gain 10g) 12wks (2.5m)
Yeti is 995g (gain 45g) - 30wks (6.5m) - (Pregnant, due approx 22/1/12)


***On Hold/Adoptable***

Lulu is 640g (gain 15g) - 17wks (4m)
Amity is 310g (gain 95g) - 4wks


***New Mums***

Peppa is 1265g (lost 305g (of which 180g was baby)) - 1yr - (nursing Leilani's bubs)
Leilani is 775g (lost 475g (of which 435g was baby!)) - 28wks (6.5m)- (nursing)
Pudding is 85g (lost 15g) - 3days old
Puddles is 90g (same) - 3 days old
Promise is 95g (gained 5g) - 3 days old
Peanut is 50g (lost 5g) - 3 days old
Panda is 100g (same) - 3 days old





Well, the babies are yet to really gain much weight. But they are only 3 days old. I have noticed in other litters that there can be a little drop in the first few days. Peppa delivered a HUGE 180g, 15cm long baby girl this morning. But she was stillborn. I do not know if she died during labour, or if Peppa left her in the sack after her birth... she was a perfect replica of her mum, but wasn't cleaned at all. I think the shock of having to give birth to a newborn the size of a 2-3week old was too much for poor Peppa. She has however, taken some of Leilani's litter under her wing. I watched her this afternoon, and she's taken a particular liking to Promise and Peanut. You can see Peppa and Promise in the photo above. It is a tragedy to loose Peppa's baby girl, but a blessing to have her helping with the nursing of Leilani's bubs (none of them seemed terribly interested in my supplemental feeds).


[Little Peanut enjoying the mountain of grain!]


[Puddles and Pudding in the big cage]

We had a huge day today on top of this morning's sad find. All cages were cleaned, all piggies weighed, Bonnie, Jairo and Alba went to new homes and Panda and Puddles met their new family and were put on hold. I got some updated pics of the proud new daddy Malakai (shown at the very top of this post and below) and discovered that Violet's pelvis is already starting to dilate too. So we might have yet another litter within the week.



The last piggy left for adoption now is Lulu. She was due to meet her new family tomorrow, but they have had to let her go due to unforeseen circumstances. If you think you might have a forever home for little Lulu, let me know at eleb2000@hotmail.com.

Weigh in and Peppa's Pregnancy

The weigh in for Saturday the 3rd Dec 2011:


*** Liam's Love Shack ***
Liam is 925g (loss 30g) - 34wks (8m)
Crumble is 1080g (gain 25g) - 1yr
Elodie is 730g (gain 5g) - 18wks (4m)


*** Romeo's Roost ***
Romeo is 470g (gain 45g) - 9wks (2m)
Lavender Mist is 670g (gain 20g) - 16wks (3.5m)


*** Malakai's Quarters ***
Malakai is 730g (loss 15g) - 18wks (4m)
Millicent is 715g (gain 35g) - 18wks (4m)
Molly is 615g (gain 5g) - 16wks (3.5m)
Sparrow is 980g (same) - 35wks (8m)


*** Violet's Arrangement ***
Violet is 665g (gained 25g) - 20wks (4.5m)
Pooh Bear is 1040g (gained 5g) - on loan


*** Girl's Mansion ***
Alba is 955g (gain 35g) - 40wks (9m)
Alice is 900g (gain 30g) - 43wks (10m)
Chloe is 450g (gain 60g) - 9wks (2m)
Custard is 995g (gain 30g) - 4.5yrs
Delilah is 665g (gained 90g) - approx 1yr
Galaxy is 980g (gain 15g)- 47wks (11m)
Ivy is 565g (gained 65g) - 10wks (2m)
Jasmine is 450g (gain 25g) - 11wks (2.5m)
Leilani is 1030g (gained 80g) - 24wks (5.5m) - (Pregnant, Due approx 30/12/11)
Lotus is 535g (gained 35g) - 10wks (2m)
Peppa is 1115g (gained 20g) - 1yr - (Pregnant, due approx 6/1/12)
Ruby is 1020g (gained 40g) - 37wks (8.5m)
Subi is 1170g (gain 10g) - 2.5yrs
Tabitha is 315g (gain 65g) - 5wks (1m)
Tigerlily is 525g (gain 65g) - 10wks (2m)
Twizzle is 585g (gain 75g) - 10wks (2m)
Xeraphina is 445g (gain 55) 8wks (1.5m)
Yeti is 890g (gain 30g) - 26wks (6m)
Zinnia is 555g (gain 65g) - 10wks (2m)


***Re-homing/Foster Pigs***
Rafia is 795g (gain 55g) - 13wks (3m) - (Heavily pregnant, due approx 8/12)



***New Mums***
Ginger was 810g post birth (lost 635g, 490g was baby), now 855g (gained 45g since Wed)- 37wks (9m) - (nursing)
Gypsy is 80g (lost 20g since birth) - newborn
Grace is 80g (lost 10g since birth) - newborn

Lulu is 575g (lost 10g) - 14wks (3m) - (nursing)
Anthea is 125g (gain 15g) - 1 week
Amity is 120g (same) - 1 week

Bonnie is 970g (gain 20g) - 27wks (6m) - (nursing)
Bella-Donna is 185g (gain 45g) - 1 week
Bethanie is 180g (gain 40g) - 1 week

Phoebe is now 725g (gain 15g) - 33wks (7.5m) - (nursing)
Nixie is 235g (gained 50g) - 3wks



So not a bad week all round. Sheba and Demi went to a very special new home to live out their days in luxury! And Noah went to his very delighted new mum as well! We have Pollyanna arrive, along with Ginger's litter on Wednesday. Very busy!

We also have another confirmed pregnancy! At last - I can confirm that Peppa is pregnant to Malakai! He's doing his job!!! lol. I am SO excited to see these babies. Peppa is stunning, and Malakai is incredible as well. I've estimated her due date as early Jan 2012.

Grandma, Daughter and Granddaughter

These three gorgeous ladies came to stay at our caviary today. Their previous owners were unable to keep them, and needed them to find new homes as soon as possible. So we took them back here, gave them a bit of a health check. They are all in excellent condition and have been well loved.


The self-black Abyssinian is the Grandma of the bunch and is about 1 year old. She is in perfect health, weighing in at just under 900g. I've just fallen in love with her, so she will be staying here. Her name is Peppa.




Peppa's daughter Pixie is mostly black with a big fat stripe of brilliant ginger-gold over her shoulders. She is a slightly longer-haired Abyssinian x and is in perfect health as well. She has been treated for mites, lice, worms and fungal just in case. Her weight is a little lower than I'd like for a 7 month old (weighing in at just over 600g), but considering she is the mum to a 3 month old... that's probably not surprising!

Pixie has a very mischievous personality on her, and I actually considered naming her 'Trouble' instead of Pixie! :P She is available for adoption for someone who can offer her a longterm home.




And lastly, this is Pixie's daughter Petal. She is a white, buff and slate Abyssinian x with semi-longhair. Her hair is actually surprisingly soft, much much softer than her mum and grandma. She has the prettiest eye patches, and the slate colouring on her rump actually appears to be roan (a mix of slate grey and black hairs). This makes no effect to her health and wellbeing, but does mean that she would be best NOT bred to another roan guinea pig to avoid serious genetic issues in the resulting offspring. She is 14 weeks old, and weighs 400g, again a little lighter than I'd expect for a 3 month old. She is in good condition, but does have some minor hair loss that she is being treated for, and will be adopted out once she is all better.


If you have any guinea pigs that you can no longer keep, or need re-homed, feel free to let me know (eleb2000@hotmail.com). Alternatively Maureen from the Cavy Cottage is always happy to take in guinea pig surrenders too.