Marchwood Guinea Pig Boarding

04/01/2024

Introducing new guinea pigs to each other:

We recently sadly lost our cheeky teddy family guinea pig Hoggy (who could do the best 'twist' trick ever!)

Her cage mate Mabel now needs a new companion, so is gradually being introduced to two x 1 year old rescue guinea girls, Ermintrude & Gertrude, whose owner could no longer care for them due to illness.

Sows will normally accept new friends in 90% of cases, but some tussling/rumbling is normal and to be expected as long as it's doesn't result in injury. It's best to do the introductions very gradually over days or weeks, in neutral spaces and allow them time to become used to each other's smell.

My daughter Charlotte currently has them living with her while away on an apprenticeship, so she's divided a large C&C cage into two so they can all get used to each other at a safe distance.

Initially they were rumbling and gesturing at each other but things seem to be settling down, as you can see in this video.

I'll post updates as they progress 🤞.

25/12/2023

Happy Christmas from a few of our piggies today! 🎄🎄🎄

22/12/2023

Here's a few pics of some of our Christmas boarding guests 🥰🐦🐹🐹🐹🐢

14/11/2023

For all guinea pig fans .. There's a new film about guinea pig history and the world of guinea pig rescue organizations, which will be showing for one day only at Showcase Cinema Southampton on Sunday 19th November at 4pm!

If anyone would like to see it, I can get discounted tickets at £7.50 each!

Please message or email me for details...

Here's the link:

Check the latest film times for Keepers of the Pigs now showing at your nearest Showcase. It's simple to buy tickets online for Keepers of the Pigs with Showcase Cinemas' streamlined booking process - making your visit to the cinema as smooth as possible.

07/11/2023

These cute piggies are staying with us on their holidays 😍🥦🥬🥕🍅

25/09/2023

It's tortoise time! Meet Terri, Terrance & Toto! These 3 have enjoyed sunny days in their garden runs and when not so nice outside, they've had a few hours indoors under UVB lamps to keep them healthy.

We have some availability for Mediterranean type tortoises throughout the autumn so if you're looking for peace of mind holiday care for your long-lived friend, please get in touch! 🐢🐢

28/08/2023

For all tortoise owners, this is a very informative video about safe hibernation from the Norfolk Tortoise Society. 🐢

Here at Marchwood Guinea Pig Boarding we can board a small number of Mediterranean/Russian tortoises indoors with heat and lamps either before or after they're out of their planned hibernation period.

This slide show talk aims to offer practical information to help keepers make an informed decision when making a winter hibernation plan. The slide show work...

11/08/2023

Some photos of some of our recent and current boarders 😍

School holidays are always our busiest time, so early booking is recommended! We currently have a few spaces available for October half term 🍁and Christmas ❄️

02/06/2023

Happy Friday from our guest guinea pigs, tortoises, birds and hamster on their holidays! 🐹🐢🐹🐹🦜🐦

29/05/2023

Welcome to Lola, Ruby, Curly, Emmie, Freddie, Chiku (& little Mack the hamster who has been seen but not yet caught on camera!😊) All on their holidays with us, and more guests arriving through the week

02/05/2023

Morning munchies! 🥬🥗🐹🐹

21/04/2023

Psst, resident piggy Hoggy wants to tell you that there are still a couple of hutches available for guinea pig boarding for May half term (school half term dates are Monday 29th May - Friday 2nd June) 🥦🥕🐹🐹

15/04/2023

A few photos of current and very recent holiday guests 😍🦜🐹🐹🐹🦜🥦🥬🥕

02/04/2023

Some of our Easter holidays guests have arrived and are settling in 😍🐢🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🦜🦜

01/02/2023

One of my lovely clients in Hythe SO45 has an unwanted 10kg bag of Burgess Excel adult rabbit nuggets with mint which they are offering FREE to anyone who can use it (collection only). It has been recently opened but only a couple of scoops removed, as their rabbit's diet has now changed. Kept dry indoors.

Collection from Hythe SO45 5UW.

If interested please pm or text me and I'll pass your details on. Thank you 🙏

11/01/2023

I''ve been busy updating our website Marchwood Guinea Pig Boarding.co.uk. It now has a Book Now page with online booking and an availability calendar which should help owners with planning their pet's holidays with us 😊. Please do try it out! 🐹🐢🦜🐁

(This cute little chap is Lenny, a Dumbo eared rattie who has just joined the full time 'family crew' here with his brother Walter 😍)

31/12/2022

Wishing all our customers a happy new year! 🎉 Thank you so much for trusting me to look after your guinea pigs, small furries, birds and tortoises this year. I look forward to helping your pets enjoy their holidays so you can relax and enjoy yours, in 2023 🐹🐹🐢🦜🐁🥬🥕

26/12/2022

Photos of a few of our Christmas guests 😍🌲🎄🐹🥕🥬🦜🐢🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹

09/12/2022

It's a hard life being a guinea pig! This is resident piggy Hoggy enjoying a bit of romaine. The white cloud in her left eye is a cataract, which has been checked by knowledgeable vet, Colleen Banfield at Seadown Vets Hythe. Cataracts are not uncommon & guinea pigs usually manage well even if both eyes develop them. An operation to remove a cataract is possible but isn't usually required. It certainly doesn't seem to bother Hoggy and she is usually first in line with loud wheeks if she thinks there could be food in the offing! 🐹🥬👁️🥗

16/11/2022

Meet these two lovely boys who are regular guests 😍!

We are now fully booked for guinea pig boarding between 23-28 December 2022, however good availability remains for most dates in 2023. Early booking is highly recommended for school holidays. 🐹🐹🥦🥕

11/11/2022

The grass is still growing with the mild temperatures at the moment... guest boarder Alfie here is very happy about that! 😊🐹🌱☘️

09/09/2022

Some more guinea pig cage/hutch liners and p*e pads made up! After making my own for a few years, I've recently begun custom making these to order for piggie owners. Prices vary according to size. All include soft fleece top layer, absorbent core and waterproof bottom. Various fleece patterns are available. All materials have been selected for ease of brushing and repeat washability! 😊 Please message me for a quote if interested. 🐹🐹🧵

20/08/2022

A few recent photos of some of our furry holiday guests 😊🐹🐹🐹🫑🥦😍

13/08/2022

Phew! In this heatwave it's too hot in the garden for the piggies so they're enjoying plenty of hay in individual pop up indoor runs instead, with the fan on and refreshing cucumber to snack on in the afternoon.

23/07/2022

A few recent pics of some lovely holiday guests: fur, feather and scales! 🐹🐹🐢🦜🐰🥕 🥦🥬🫑🍓🍌🥒

02/06/2022

What a beautiful sunny day! The guinea pigs are certainly making the most of it! 🌞🥕🥦🐹🐹

30/05/2022

Good morning from some of our lovely guests! 🥕🥦🐹🐹☺️

27/05/2022

New boarding guests are arriving for their holidays 😃🥕🥦🦜🐹