January 8, 2012

We are located in the beautiful Hill Country southwest of Austin, Texas.   In the Cavy (guinea pig) part of my world, I have joined forces with Jonathan Conrad and Kim Bigham.  We currently raise top show quality cavies in the following breeds:  Peruvians, Texels, Silkies, Coronets, Satin Peruvians, and Satin Silkies and Americans.

In the straight long hairs (Silkies, Peruvians and Coronets) we have roans, selfs, agoutis, brokens.   We have Himalayans in Peruvians and Silkies only.   Texels mostly in broken.   We have Black Americans, and Silver Solid and Golden Solid, some Satin, now Dalmations and reds.

I had the thought the other day that cavies are like little furry, funny dolls.   Each one so cute with so much personality.   Cavies just blow me away with how precious they all are.

I have had the good fortune in the past few years to sell my young cavy stock to people who were interested in showing.   So many of them have won many awards.  I'm very proud of my breeding stock.   They have come from all over the US and also from Canada.   When I manage to make a show, I can usually win awards myself, even... LOL.  


Our joined caviary is under the name, CAVIES, INC. !!   Please look for us on FACEBOOK!    We'd love for you to 'like' us!!!   You will find pics of sale pigs (look in the 'FOR SALE' album) and more pics of our current and past winners there.  

SHOWS:

ALSO, if you are interested in showing or attending shows, go to the LoneStar Cavy Club website.  We are planning to have shows in the Austin Area this year (hopefully)!!

http://lonestarcavies.tripod.com/id1.html 

English Budgies

I have many pairs of English Budgies in exotic colors, including Spangles, some violets, Rainbows, some Opalines, Lutinos and various green and blue combinations.   I am selling young birds for $40 to $100 and also young breeding pairs for sale as well ($150 a pair). 

Kay

Angelhair logo compliments of Maris in the Philippines - isn't this cute?   Well, we had a successful exportation of curly haired piggies to Maris in the Philippines!!   Not for the faint of heart though.   These little guys were on 4 different flights with a layover in Honolulu for 24 hours!   It was THREE FULL DAYS of traveling, but, they made it fine!  All I can say is THANK THE LORD they made it in good shape.    Now, I hear they are breeding and producing some lovely offspring, so, this is great news and CONGRATULATIONS MARIS!!

1.  Cavies need clean water, hay (Coastal and Timothy are good, not alfalfa) and feed (Mazuri, Lab Diet, and Oxbow are good brands) every day.   Vitamin C is a must, either in the feed or added to the water.  I use Puritan Pride crystal vitamin C.   1/2 tsp per gallon of water.
2.  Add fruit and veggies every day if possible.  Ones that are not the best:  iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, eggplant, avocado, potatoes, peppers (bell peppers are good though))
3.  If they get diarrhea, give them Kaopectate by dropper several times daily until cleared up.   Don't let diarrhea go on very long as it will be fatal.   Causes typically are too much lettuce, contaminated water or bedding.
4.  Don't breed cavies unless you are prepared to lose your pet.   Breeding is not suggested unless you are breeding to improve the different breeds and you are showing with a registered caviary name with ACBA.
5.  Two pigs need cages of at least 10 square feet if possible.  Bring them out daily to have an exercise period running around - they love to have freedom to play and run.
6.  Check for mats in their hair often - you can trim the hair if you are not planning to show your pet.  Trim their nails when needed - I like cat nail clippers.   Be VERY careful when trimming nails - just trim off the sharp ends to be safe.
7.  If a cavy stops eating or their eyes get crusted and are not bright and wide, your cavy is ILL.  You can try giving them electrolyte water with a dropper to get their appetite back, and/or take them to a vet that specializes in small animals, particularly guinea pigs if possible.
8.  For lots of cavy care tips and fun cage building, go to www.CavyCages.com  and, I just heard about a new book which has tons of good info if you want to show, or just raise a happy pet.   Go to:
Cavy Savvy: Care Guide and Activity Book
9.. I'll continue to add pointers as I think of them!

ANGELHAIR CAVIARY PIG PURCHASE POINTERS:

1.  We reserve the right to decline sales for any reason.  
2.  Please bring a suitable carrier (can be a box of a nice size) when collecting cavies.
3.  We prefer that cavies not be kept alone.  They are herd animals.   So, unless you already have a cavy, you must buy two.   Besides, if you don't already know, cavies are like chocolates... you can't have just one.
4.  Not recommended for young children.   Children under 7 must be supervised when handling cavies.  They often cannot survive a fall.   They are sweet, trusting little animals and deserve to be handled with care.
5.  I only sell breeding pairs (M and F) to serious minded homes.
6.  Cash Only - someone recently spoiled it for everyone. :-(
7.  No refunds for any reason.  All cavies leaving my caviary are in excellent health.   And, if you change your mind about shipping, no refunds.  This process of picture taking and emailing takes up a lot of time.
8.  I will take any cavy back for any reason but you must bring their cage, etc.. 
9.  Thank you for providing safe happy homes for my cavies - they will give you many years of enjoyment and happiness.   :-)

Lilah and Donovan - Peruvian foundation pair (left)

Cecily and California - Texel foundation pair (right)

Magnum (One of my Coronet herd sires) (right)