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I had guinea pigs 35 years ago and I never cleaned the males "down there". That is news to me.
 

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I bred them for a little white, never had to clean a male. But I will not keep male piggies as pets, never had and just keeping up with that.

They tend to pee a lot where they eat and drink, so chancing out that towel more often helps keep things fresh.

A fall from 2ft can break a leg, otherwise, they're pretty good as pets, if you like something to sit n snack while watching tv with you. They have an obvious pig smell that gets on your hands, that's a bit annoying, because it also leaves a feel on your hands, too.

I bought a new hay rack from Amazon. Working great. The green slanted grid above I place pulled grasses on there.
Due for a cleaning.
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Males was all that PetSmart had when I got them. I think that keeps accidental breedings from occurring if they can’t get mixed together.

I’ll try to get pics of mine and their set-up.
 

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Did I ever post their names? Glanced through, but maybe I missed them. Names from their coat type or color pattern.

White and cream, red eyes eating greens in above pic, is Abbie, an Abyssinian.
Solid black is Sammie, a smooth pig/regular coat.
Tricolor is Trixie.
 
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