Ozstralis Cavy Stud

19/08/2024

New arrivals all the way from QLD via the Cavy National show at Dubbo.

A trio of Sheba Mini Yaks. (A breed I had as a child, and now at last have again).

Here we are home, fresh off the Spirit of Tasmania.

07/08/2024

Crotcheting baby guinea pigs is hard on the fingers, these are small. The partially finished one in the front has a squeaker in it. Not sure if I will keep using squeakers, they make it harder to get the last stitches in. Ears and hind feet for the little guy tomorrow.

07/08/2024

Bought this online in good condition but second hand. It has everything you could want to know about Cavys, care, illness and diseases, and basic breeding (no genetics) information and husbandry.

01/08/2024

Two of my show team, Ozstralis Sweetie and her daughter Ozstralis Fantasia.
(Waiting like the ladies they are while I cleaned their cage out).

30/07/2024

1.5 day old Abbysynian litter. These little guys have taught me a lot. Already eating grass. And of course, their mum.

08/06/2024

I will be at the Don Market, Devonport, from 8am till 2pm, tomorrow Sunday the 9th, with :

Guinea pig mugs, socks and key rings. Prices from $5

Also some guinea pigs.
Crested cream, self cream, Abbysynian, boars and, a very beautiful crested satin buff sow.

Pet prices from 20.00.

Showing pedigree Cavys in Tas. Breeds: Buff, Abyssinian, Blk Him, Eng. Crested, Rex.

15/05/2024

Photos of my piggies at the Easter Show at Carrick with the Northern Tasmanian Cavy Club, 7/4/24, images courtesy of Zara Walkden.

29/03/2024

Joanie's hours old babies.

Tas Ch. Ozstralis Joan D'arc x Ozstralis Nathaniel.

18/02/2024

Good Morning!

01/01/2024

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31/12/2023

26/11/2023

Today at the Northern Tasmania Cavy Club Christmas show, judged by Emily Vince, my cavy team recieved the following awards.

Woodsong Jasper (Abyssinian) - Best of Breed

Ozstralis Patience (Self Buff DE) - Best of breed

Malibu Shiney McDougal (satin DE Buff) - Best of breed.

Sathra Gripwell (Black Himalayan) - Best of Breed

Ch. Ozstralis Joan D'arc (self PE Buff) - Best of Breed, Best Self in Show, and Best Sow in Show

Show bench photos care of Zara Walkden and NTCC. Thankyou for permission to use.

In cage photos my own.

28/09/2023

Piggy smorgasbord.

10/09/2023

I took 6 of my cavys to the Hobart Cavy club's, championship show and youngstock shows today.

5 of my cavys recieved BOB, and Ozstralis Sweetie and Malibu Shiney McDougal, excelled themselves.

Thankyou to our judge Kathryn McKay, everyone who helped make the day happen, and to my fellow exhibitor's. You guys rock. Thanks for everyone's input and help.

Liz

16/07/2023

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It's Guinea Pig Friday! Guinea Pigs on a Forest Floor, Genoese School, early 18th century

This piggified landscape is part of a set of two paintings, the companion paintings having rabbits.
Six multi-coloured piggies of various sizes enjoy a bit of melon, including the piglet who is waiting her chance for a bite.

Private Auction

17/06/2023

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30/05/2023

The easy way to catch piggies out at exercise.

21/05/2023

Home from the Hobart Cavy Club Memorial show.
3x best of breeds (Ozstralis Nathaniel, Ch. Ozstralis Joan D'arc and Ozstralis Sweetie)
1 reserve in group (Ch. Ozstralis Joan D'arc)
And two pictured awards.

30/04/2023

Our first Tasmanian champion!

30/04/2023

Ozstralis Sweetie, Best of Breed Abyssinian at today's show. Her first 2 points.

25/03/2023

Ozstralis Angel Kisses and her 2 day old babies.

25/03/2023

My beautiful Floyd.

17/12/2022

Fairhaven Luna's wins from two shows today.
Ozstralis Joan D'arc also won two best of breeds.

13/12/2022

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08/10/2022

Well, what a wonderful day was had at the 2022 Launceston Royal. Our judge for the Cavy section was Michelle Parker from Sydney.

Please view the pictures to see my little team of four Cavys, results.

14/08/2022

Show.