I discovered this website on my travels around the internet and it seems like a nice place to hang out

I've managed to indulge my twin passions of aromatherapy and guinea pigs by creating the world's first and only range of aromatherapy products designed especially for guinea pigs......yes really! 

Guinea pigs are originally from Peru where the climate is warm and dry.  Here in the UK they can have major skin problems because of the humidity and lack of appropriate bedding / care.  This can be anything from scurfy skin / dandruff, scabby mouths, through to Mites, Lice and Ringworm, so plenty of challenges on the skincare front to prove how effective aromatic products can be.

I look forward to meeting you all soon.

Chrissie & 9 very Gorgeous Guineas

PS - all our product testing is done by humans on behalf of guinea pigs 

Hello Chrissie,

Interesting to see something different - had a quick scoot round your website.

This is a lovely friendly place - but I'm wondering whether you're going to ask Helen to change the name of the requests for volunteer testers board!

Hi Chrissie!

A very warm welcome to the forum, you and your nine little babies.   I just love the idea of humans guinea piggying for guinea pigs so I second your....

 

You are right Elaine, will the piggies board now cause offence 

And how lovely to be able to mix both the things you love!  I'm sure I am going to learn a thing or two from you    

Thanks for joining us Chrissie its lovely to have your here!!!

Thank you both for the welcome 

Maybe you just need to amend "guinea pigs" to read "human guinea pigs" LOL!  I won't take offence...... 

We all need product testers to give us feedback   When my goodies have passed the human testing, I work with 5 or 6 guinea pig rescues around the UK and in the Netherlads.  They always have guineas with an assortment of skin problems needing nhelp.  The rescues receive free products in return for feedback and "before and after" photos so everybody wins.

Chrissie

Maybe there some real Guinea pigs belonging to some of the human Guinea pigs on here that would help you in the... erm...  Guinea Pigging!   

Just wanted to say hi, and promise won't let my cats near your guinea pigs

Hi Chrissie
 Aww I think it's a lovely idea and very unique
welcome on board they are very friendly here and knowledgeable!
 

Hi Chrissie
awww guinea pigs, so cute...have you seen those little hairless ones that every1 is trying to get their mitts on at the mo?  they are just gorg...anyway welcome 

Hi Zoe,

Thanks for the welcome. 

Don't get me started about those poor h@irless guineas   I have never seen one that looks happy.  They need specialist care, don't have brilliant immune systems and are prone to skin problems.  I really hope that pet shops don't start selling them to the public as the next "must have" item.  Sadly if this happens, many will end up in rescues when people discover how much care and attention they need.

I'll get off my soapbox now and go and hug my own lovely fully haired guineas 

Chrissie & 9 Gorgeous Guineas

'Not tested on animals' 

Hi Chrissie
what is the problem? are they not naturally hairless? don't tell me human kind has been messing with them as well?? I don't know, they just look cute...
 

Hi Chrissie, just wanted to say a quick welcome to the board.
very interesting concept you have...I'm not too familiar with guineas but will be have a peek at your site shortly.

Hi Chrissie,
Glad you made it over here! I've found the group here to be a very warm and inviting gang and they've already had to put up with me!!
Best wishes,
Sarah.

Aw, bless...  'putting up with you' (I don't know    )

I used to keep guinea pigs. The most I ever had were seven. Abyssinians are my favourite, and I sometimes really miss them now they are gone. I don't miss cleaning them out, though!

Perhaps one day when I am living in a larger house, I will get some more. Also, guinea pigs and carpets in rented accommodation do not mix well, I have found.

Anyway, welcome to the board. Please will you put some photos up?