Top 10 Guinea Pig Articles of 2014

Can you believe 2015 is only hours away? I know I'm not quite ready yet - there are pig toenails to be trimmed, cages to be cleaned, and one last adventure to be embarked upon. We'll be closing out 2014 by snowshoeing around snowcapped volcanoes while the girls remain snug and cozy at home.

Whether you're a new visitor or a longtime reader, here's a look back at some of your favorite guinea pig articles from the past year.

8 reasons why your pig should be drinking from a glass water bottle.

Guinea Pig 101: Fleece Bedding

If you're a guinea pig owner ("piggy slave" to those in the know) curious about the fleece that you keep seeing around then you've come to the right place.

When I first started looking into fleece as a bedding alternative, information on the topic was difficult to come by. Eight pigs, many years, and countless loads of laundry later, I can safely say that I have more than enough experience with the stuff. You only need to look at the closet that my pigs have commandeered to see the proof.

13 Popular Guinea Pig Articles from 2013

With only a few days left until NYE, I wanted to highlight some of the most popular articles from 2013. Here's a recap of the year, in piggy posts. Perhaps you'll find some inspiration or useful tips for your guinea pigs!

Guinea pig bunk bed tutorial. Revy and Truffle enjoy napping upstairs.

Monthly Link Spotlight

Abby-Roo shares her favorite guinea pig (and some non-guinea pig) related links from the past month, including a mini gift guide for the holidays.

• Here's a list of guinea pig calendars for 2014. Which ones do you fancy?

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"Hint: the treats should be green." -Revy

A costumed Revy helps to share her favorite guinea pig (and some non-guinea pig) related links from October. Doesn't she make a convincing pumpkin?

• Early attempts to teach my girls the circle trick were met with stares of rebellion and disdain. Which is why I'm impressed by this pig. Not only has he mastered the circle trick but he also has NBA-worthy basketball skills! Thanks to Fergie and Jaina's piggy mom for sharing :)

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"How do my whiskers look from this angle?" -Poof

Sharing guinea pig (and some non-guinea pig) related links from September. Have a wonderful wheekend!

• I loved Penny and the Piggyfriends take on the "This Little Piggy" nursery rhyme. Their guinea pig version made my day!

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"Can I have that for my birthday?" -Belka

Sharing guinea pig (and some non-guinea pig) related links from the past month. Enjoy!

• Chicken. Bear. Pizzeria owner. Swiss yodeler. Boars Linus, Charlie, Sawyer, and Miles feature in some of the most creative piggy costumes I've ever seen. The detailed sets and props are such a complement to each theme.

Monthly Link Spotlight

"Leaving my calling cards behind for the humans to find" -Truffle

Between pignics and a jaw-dropping charity auction, it's been a busy month in the piggy world. Truffle presents this month's guinea pig (and some non-guinea pig) related links.

• When adopted pig Lucky passed away, he left behind the guinea pig sized suit of armor his owner Sean had crafted for him. In honor of Lucky's memory, Sean decided to auction the armor and donate the proceeds to Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue. The custom chain mail and helmet set quickly gained exposure from several media outlets, including an interview from CNN. It was relisted after the original winning bidder backed out. One day left until the auction ends!

Monthly Link Spotlight

"I went through all this trouble to type out a wheek. Why hasn't anyone brought me another snack?" -Peaches

Sharing guinea pig (and some non-guinea pig) related links from around the web. Enjoy!

• Epic popcorn alert! The baby cavy in this video was so excited over his new bed, he almost flipped himself popcorning while his bemused cagemate looked on.