lxtav Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 My wife used to breed guinea pigs as she liked the challenge of trying to get the markings and her interest in genetics etc as she did this at Uni. It did help that baby guinea pigs are brilliant little things and are hilarious to watch. Well one of the boys that she had for breeding died overnight which may not appear much but it was at least 10 years old which is pretty good for a animal that more usually lives to 4 or so and he had a great character that the kids loved. We got him when he was at least 2 as his exact age was not known and we have had him for just over 8 years and he has seen of most of his kids and grandkids bar one and he had fathered a lot over the years. Its not as if he led a charmed life either as he lived out in the stable and when it dropped to -18 a few years ago he just got a blanket over the cage and he was still running around yesterday. Sad day so just have to break the news to my son when he comes back from primary school. No doubt he will be upset but we have never sugar coated it even when relatives have died as I believe it's good for kids to learn about the cycle of life and think having pets is a good way of teaching them responsiblity by looking after them. Just out of curiosity how many of you have had pets that have not only lived longer than they are usually expected to but just seem to go on forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 The hardest part is always breaking it to the youngsters.... and the burial party afterwards, but to be fair 10 years for a Guinea Pig is Exceptional! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard.Hosgood Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Sad day for the kid, but as you say, its important to learn about the cycle of life, something which I stand by with my kids and the edible quarry I bring home from a days shooting which they help me prep! I had a Jack Russell terrier that was put to sleep on my 18th birthday - he was 21 years old!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) They make good eating too in some cultures (Guinea Pigs NOT Jack Russells that is) Edited January 18, 2013 by TaxiDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 had a manky old tom cat that came from my uncles farm...he just seemed to go on and on and on...cant remember exactly how old but could be well over 10/12 years.. was a proper old battle scared old cat, i think he disowned us after a while and moved in next door, the old lady used to feed him salmon so i dont blame him really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieh Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Had one of our Jack Russels put down last week, she was 14 yrs old, a really good ratting dog in her time. I was gutted.My other JR is due in season at the end of the month so i am going to breed from her this time and keep a bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Had a Collie X Alasatian that went to 18, a very good age for sure..I've got a goldfish that's probably pushing twenty years old, either that or someone keeps replacing it with an identical one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 My dad's cocker is 15 and still going well. She has cost him an awful lot of money aswell, many trips to the vets. She has fought off some unbelievable accidents and infections She just will not give up She is a remarkable little dog and I will be gutted when her time comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 When my daughter's one died, one of the first things she said was "can we eat it" Thats my girl. She was only 6 & is now 13 but the only one out of my two daughters & wife who will eat what i shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 i got a 9 year old rabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 i got a 9 year old rabbit You must be a terrible shot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 You must be a terrible shot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 They make good eating too in some cultures (Guinea Pigs NOT Jack Russells that is) And JRTs also you just need the correct culture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 We, too, had a guinea pig that mde it into double figures. SWMBO's parent's tabby cat, fat thing that he was, went on to 21. A ghost koi that I gave to my next door neighbour when I filled in our pond is 20+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 You must be a terrible shot.... BOOM BOOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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