I've had GP for 21 years and ont had a case of flystrike, maybe it was a one off so you should be OK! My male pair were introduced at different ages but have done very well together, however I have been told females do best together. Best of luck whatever you decide!

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Thank you!

Managed to talk the boyfriend around.

In Pets at Home, they are £19 each, is that cheap?!

Also, I have decided to keep them permanently indoors, maybe in the kitchen, we have quite a large kitchen and there is a good spot where I could keep them.

Would the standard plastic bottomed indoor cages be a sufficient size for 2? If I had just 1 and gave it a lot of cuddles and attention, would that keep it happy or would it need a sibling for definate?

I think that's expensive for a guinea pig. A local breeder by me sells them for £10 each and i get mine from a rescue in Nottingham

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I thought so too, will have to look around.

I am so concerned about this fly thing though because we had a crazy infestation in summer.

Can you get cages with tiny holes to stop flies getting in?

I wouldn't worry about the fly strike thing to be honest - as long as the cage and the guinea pigs are kept clean then you have nothing to worry about. Flies go in our shed especially when it's getting near to the time for the hutches to be cleaned out but none of my piggies have ever had flystrike or my rabbits who live outside in hutches.

Have you tried your local RSPCA, they might have some guinea pigs?

I have two indoor piggies that live seperately as they are male and female. The female is bossy and doesn't get on with other piggies so I keep her on her own but she gets plenty of attention and loves living next to the fridge.
She's in a Nero 3 but for two piggies you will need a Nero 4.

Best to avoid P&H to be honest. Cavybreeders site is a good place to browse as is Cavy Classifieds. Or go for rescues as suggested before.

Also, if you are really that worried about flies, hang a fly paper up near the cage or even inside it if it can be high enough that the cavies cannot reach.

Thank you.

I have found a breeder in my area selling 2 baby coronet boys, available next week - for £15 for the pair. They are gorgeous.

Fingers crossed for me! If I have no joy with these, I will look at shelters. Would be so good though cos they are practically around the corner, just hope they get back to me soon!

Can't find the Nero 4 thing, would this do for babies? How big would they be? (assuming they are 8 weeks).

http://www.petsathome.com/find/categ...-is-23807#tabs

I am viewing them tomorrow, really hope I get them!