5/6yr old is very good going for a Guinea, my oldest is 6yrs old.

Elliot is an Abyssinian(sorry had to correct the spelling). I would keep an eye on the pussy lump on his back it sounds like an abcess and I personally would not advice keeping him in with a Rabbit but I know people do. If the abcess is open like you described then I would keep cleaning it out and he really needs to go to the vets for some Baytril Antibiotics to help the abcess heal and fight any secondary infection.

Where does Elliot live? If he is outside and exposed to the eliments make sure he has plenty of hay to eat and bed it and possibly cover over the hutch because pigs dont do well with cold weather no matter the age.

My guineas(I have 18 of them) get dry food on a morning (Supa Guinea Excel or Chudleys Rabbit Royale, this is suitable for Guineas) and fresh food on a night, consisting of Spring greens, apple, carrots, celery, broccoli, cabbage, parsley, kale, pepper etc etc. They get about a cup full each.

Regarding the blindness my friend has 4/5 pigs that are blind or have become blind and were unwanted pets and they get around just fine. Make sure there are no sharp objects he could hurt himself on and his other sences should be highened with the loss of his sight. Any more help gimme a shout.

Emma x

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