Guinea Pigs and the MLB (Major League Baseball) Playoffs

What do guinea pigs have to do with the baseball pennant race? I don't really know what guinea pigs have to do with the MLB playoffs. I also don't know what guinea pigs have to do with auto insurance. But... have you been watching the baseball playoffs the last few days? GEICO has been running a commercial featuring three guinea pigs rowing a boat in an aquarium. Have you seen it?

Well, apparently there's more to the story. GEICO has also released a mobile app to complement the ad. The app is a game called Guinea Pig Getaway and is available for both the iPhone and Android operating systems. You can read about it here --> http://www.marketwatch.com/story/guinea-pig-getaway-is-the-latest-in-geicos-expanding-mobile-apps-lineup-2011-10-05

Guinea Pigs Cannot Live Solo - It's the law

Leave it to those Swiss! As guinea pig lovers, we know that guinea pigs are social animals and should always be kept with at least one companion. But in Switzerland, they have actually passed a law making this mandatory.

So, if one of your Swiss guinea pigs dies, what can you do to keep from becoming an instant criminal? Some enterprising entrepreneur has created a rent-a-pig business to fill the gaps... Read about it here:

http://www.theworld.org/2011/09/rent-a-guinea-pig-in-switzerland/

And do you have a guinea pig pair (rented or otherwise) that needs to be housed? Visit BlueStoneCommerce to browse a selection of large C&C guinea pig cages. <---Just CLICK HERE

If your'e looking for a guinea pig in the Arizona area...

Piggy Poo guinea pig rescue in Arizona is getting a HUGE influx of piggies! I always thought that guinea pigs came into rescue organizations one or two at a time but... read this article. It really caught my eye...

http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-news/2011/09/08/a-guinea-pig-rescue-prepares-for-a-large-intake.aspx

Looks like they could use a little help, so if you're interested in adopting or providing donations for housing and guinea pig supplies, contact these guys. It sounds like these guys are doing an amazing rescue job!

Rodents of Unusual Size

Ha ha ha! Are we in California or are we in the Fire Swamp?

Giant "guinea pig" spotted in California wastewater plant. (I guess enormous guinea pigs like that really need big guinea pig cages.) Apparently, the "little guy decided to take a little dip in the wastewater pool before it headed down to the river. (I wonder if it's living in a van "down by the river"). Read all about it here...

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90057386?Giant%20rodent%20spotted%20in%20US%20water%20plant

Guinea Pigs Give Back

Great story here in England where they are putting guinea pigs to work doing what they do best - delighting people. They're using guinea pigs in much the same way that we use PAWS dogs.

We guinea pig owners know that those who simply bring their guinea pig home from the pet store and place it on display in a guinea pig cage are missing out. To get the most out of your pet, interact with it - take it out of its cage and play with it. Guinea pigs are lovable, affectionate, extremely social creatures. And a rest home in England is using guinea pigs (as well as other animals) to lift the spirits of their residents. What animal could be better suited for this job?

Read the complete story here--> http://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/9193310.Rescue_animals_are_appeciated_by_home_s_residents/

News Flash - Last 2x4 Colonial Cavy Cage GONE!!!

Just a couple hours ago, I sent out a post saying that if you needed a cavy cage, while we're vacationing in Hawaii, we still had all of our BlueStoneCommerce models in stock. Well, guess what? Bad News: We just sold the very last 2x4 Colonial model. No more of this particular cavy cage model available until Oct. 25, 2010! (Yes, they're going that fast). Good News: We still have the 2x4 Colonial with storage in stock. (Same as the 2x4 Colonial but with a very handy integral storage pedestal built in to the bottom level). While we are here in Hawaii, we are working to keep your pigs happy - although working here doesn't really feel like working as you can see in this VDO:   Want to see our helicopter ride over Kauai (can you spot the waterfall from the movie Jurrasic Park) and also learn a little more about our cavy cage vacation stock? <--CLICK on the LINK HERE

Is the Cavy Cage you want still in stock?

As you HAVE to know by now, BlueStoneCommerce (Nancy and Bob) are vacationing in Hawaii. And as you also should know by now (so you and your piggy would not be left without that perfect cavy cage) we stocked up on several cages before we left to be made available during our vacation. As of this writing, we have been gone just over a week now (and no way are we ready to go back to Michigan yet). The good news is that we still have all cavy cage models in stock. (However, two of our models only have one single cage left). So, again - good news - our guinea pig cages are not yet completely picked over - we still have all models in stock. However, some models are running extremely low. The other good news: We will be back in full operation on Oct. 25, 2010. So if the particular model of cavy cage you're looking for gets sold out; we'll be up and running again in the very new future. To paraphrase Arnold Schwarzeneggner: We'll be bock. Want to see our helicopter ride over Kauai and also learn a little more about our vacation stock of cavy cage? <--CLICK HERE Aloha, Bob and Nancy

You should never let your guinea pig outside of their cavy cage...

Okay, sure, they need to get some daily floor time outside of their cavy cage to make sure they get adequate exercise. I mean you shouldn't let them out of their cavy cage unsupervised or they'll do stupid things. Not that they're stupid - they just have trouble with technology - things that don't exist in the wild - things like electrical wires and toxic chemicals. See how our Roadents deal with technology (windshield wipers) when they spend time outside of their Winnebago unsupervised... http://bluestonecages.com/roadents/rodents/episode-2-4-truth-or-dare-2

HURRY! Choose your Cavy Cage before they're all picked over...

Finding the perfect cavy cage is like finding a good wife (or husband)...

When you start looking, you may find that "all the good ones are taken".

Okay, it's an old adage - and, like all old sayings - maybe not entirely true. But it does have it's basis in truth. And we do know from our life experience that opportunities are often lost when we wait too long.

If you have been following us at all (Bob and Nancy from BlueStoneCommerce), you know that we are vacationing in Hawaii at the moment. Before leaving, we pre-built an inventory 30 cages including a large selection of our cavy cage models.

But, since arriving in Hawaii, we have already sold seven of those 30 cages. So -  long story short - those guinea pig cages are moving. They are getting picked over. First come - first served.

So, if you have a particular model of guinea pig cage that you absolutely must have - you need to act fast. Sure, you can wait - and hopefully, as time goes on, the cages left will include exactly the cavy cage you want. If not, we will be back in full operation Oct. 25, 2010.

But do you really want to wait until October 25? Why take a chance? Buy quickly before the cages get "picked over". We've sold almost 25% of our inventory - they will get picked over. Why not be one of those doing the picking? Visit our BlueStoneCommerce Guinea Pig Cages website NOW...

And you can see us in Hawaii - taking a helicopter ride over Kauai. (See if you can spot the famous waterfall that they used in the movie Jurassic Park)...   CLICK HERE to see us in Hawaii---> BlueStoneCommerce rides Blue-Hawaiian

Aloha,

Bob and Nancy

Only a FEW DAYS LEFT of full guinea pig cage selection...

Only a few days left of full guinea pig cage selection - This coming Wednesday Oct 6, 2010 - We're outta here!

Visit - http://BlueStoneCages.com today to look through our complete selection of innovative guinea pig cage models.

Because we will offer Only Limited Models while we're gone - and once those are gone...

Well, you know.

So please visit our store today for a full selection. See the link in the middle of this sentence? --> BlueStoneCommerce Guinea Pig Cage special Internet offer. <--CLICK on it.

Who's going to take care of the 5 pigs in the big guinea pig cages at home?!!!

Since we announced that we're going to Hawaii, people have been wondering - who's going to take care of your five pigs - and Cosmo the Wonder Pig (our dog)?

You can't just leave them in their big guinea pig cages at home alone!!!

Well, it's okay. Our two adult children will be home to care for all the pets. They are both attending nearby colleges and they've taken care of the pets many times before.

So - bottom line - all is okay. Don't worry. Our pets will be cared for and will have lots of company and attention from the people they live with every day.

By the way, time is short. If you're interested in big guinea pig cages, you had better order soon. October is coming fast.

CLICK HERE NOW---> Big Guinea Pig Cages available at BlueStoneCages.

Safety First! Guinea Pig-Proofing Your Home

Sure, you need large cages for guinea pigs. They need room to exercise and move around throughout the day. But they also need dedicated exercise time - time when they get the free-run of a room. But before you let them out of their cage, you need to pig-proof the area. Here's some tips I found at GoArticles.com...

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http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=3151901

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So, I'm sure you agree, your cavies shouldn't spend all of their time in their cages for guinea pigs. But, the fact remains, they will still spend most of their time in their cages. So those cages should be good, comfortable, roomy cages. And the C&C cage is the best cage to fulfill this need.

 

Read more about C&C guinea pig cages HERE --> Cages for Guinea Pigs - What Features are Important in a C&C Guinea Pig Cage?

Sorry - another Guinea Pigs Cages test post

You don't have to read this.. I'm just trying to iron out some technical stuff around posting...

Just so it's not a total waste, You can read this while I test---> Guinea Pigs Cages - Not What They Used to Be

Keep your pigs from getting injured! Your C&C cages for guinea pigs may SO need a bottom!

From time to time, we here at BlueStoneCommerce get questions regarding the need for a bottom on cages for guinea pigs. We're not talking about the Coroplast plastic "bottom" (litter bin). We are talking about a grid bottom underneath the Coroplast.

Sure, there is the stability and structural integrity issue - but the far more important issue is that of your cavy's safety and well-being.

Watch this video for a dramatic (and potentially disturbing) consequence of using bottomless cages for guinea pigs...

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Here's a reminder - don't get caught without a cage...

Just a reminder...

If you're looking to buy a C&C guinea pig cage soon...

REMEMBER - we'll have a limited selection for a while after 10-6-2010!!!

Better CLICK HERE --> http://bluestonecages.com/guinea-pig-cages/mr-mrs-bluestonecommerce-are-going-to-hawaii <-- READ THIS!

When are big guinea pig cages ABSOLUTELY necessary? When you have...

http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/ggp/

When are big guinea pig cages absolutely necessary? When you have BIG guinea pigs of course.

It's a good thing guinea pigs are herbivores - or this kid'd be a human fish stick.

Where can you get big guinea pig cages large enough to house this guy? One word...

Nowhere.

But if you want some really big guinea pig cages - cages large enough to handle your pet cavies, visit BlueStoneCommerce.

Want to read about big C&C cages? CLICK HERE --> Big Guinea Pig Cages - A Must for Guinea Pig Health <-- READ THIS

Cages for Guinea Pigs - This one is a really interesting and unique guinea pig habitat...

Like I said, we at BlueStoneCommerce like to look at other cages for guinea pigs from time to time. This one is not practical for most homes - and would be very difficult to build. No idea where this is. The comments say "in Pisac, near Cusco" (which is still no help to me). But, when it comes to cages for guinea pigs, this one is certainly unique!

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For lots of information on C&C guinea pig cages CLICK HERE--> Cages for Guinea Pigs - Different from Other Cages

OTHER PEOPLE's cages for guinea pigs - Good ideas / bad ideas

Here at BlueStoneCommerce, we like to study cages for guinea pigs - especially homemade ones. Manufactured cages for guinea pigs generally seem to us to be a) too small and b) not really innovative.

Here's a cage I found on YouTube with a cool floor-plan...

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Just a couple no-no's first. It looks like they used electrical tape to bind some of the grids together. This can get chewed and/or eaten. Secondly, some of the floor areas are covered with wood. Yes, that's ton's better than a wire bottom because it won't harm fragile toes and feet, but wood absorbs urine and other liquids and thus, captures odors. For best performance, flooring should be waterproof and smooth.

One thing I like is the innovative layout. It has two balcony levels - connected by a bridge. BlueStoneCommerce has a very similar floor-plan in a futuristic-looking cage we call the Millennium 200.

Communicating with Cages for Guinea Pigs

As guinea pig owners, we have thought of putting a stereo nearby the cage to soothe the cavies. However, until watching this, we had never considered installing a CB. If cages for guinea pigs had integral CBs, maybe our pigs could stay in contact with their friends on the road...

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http://bluestonecages.com/roadents/rodents/episode-2-3-10-4-good-buddy

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I wonder - if cages for guinea pigs really had CB radios, would the arguing and shouting keep us up all night?

For more info on big C&C guinea pig cages vs small pet store cages, READ THIS--> Cages for Guinea Pigs - Why Do Small Cages Persist?

Autumn is the season to think about new cages for guinea pigs

Fall is the season when we start moving back indoors. After a summer of outdoor activity, it's time to get prepared for a cozy winter spent inside with our pets. And cages for guinea pigs are an important element in designing a comfortable, safe and healthy set up for your cavies.

And when it comes to healthy environments, nothing is healthier than a large cage with lots of room for exercise and adequate "psychological space". And C&C cages for guinea pigs are the ideal way to get a lot of cage for the money.

Want to know more about C&C cages for guinea pigs? Visit BlueStoneCommerce for info on this efficient cage technology.

Also, READ THIS article--> Cages for Guinea Pigs - Why Do Small Cages Persist? for more info on the big vs. small cage debate...