How I did it: I had one when I was four.  Her name was Michelle (for the Beatles song) and she lived about seven years until I was about 11.  When I was 20 I decided I wanted to get another guinea pig after having pet frogs for a while.  And being in an apartment I could get a pet in a cage without any extra rent or deposits, so I went to a pet store and found one that was dropped off.  I named her Rita (for the beatles song) and she only lived for about five months.  She was old and used as a breeder mommy, but she spent a very happy five months with me.  After her death I was terribly distraught and my boyfriend and I wanted to get another one.  I decided after researching that I wanted more than one since they do better in packs so we found two.. One was an adult and one was a baby.  The adult died after about a year and the baby is still alive.  His name is Barron (for Red Barron the German Fighter Pilot, whom somehow I was related to--due to his red eyes).  He is great.  Now he has four friends living with him: Mister Mustard (for the Beatles song), Robinson (for Brooks Robinson), Ringo (obvious), and Rowdy (because he beats everyone up)... It has been a challenge having so many of them, but sooo worth it.  I found a way that works best for them and for me.  I have three in one cage and two that live alone in their own cages because they cant seem to get along with the rest.  I take excellent care of them and totally enjoy them.  I highly recommend anyone adding one to your home!  (((Attached is a picture of Barron!  He is now about two years old.))) Read how I did it… 4 years ago

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