I started breeding guinea pigs in 1996 when I was only 15 years old. It all started with my very first guinea pig, Gizmo. I received Gizmo as a birthday present from my parents on my 15th birthday, not knowing that she was pregnant. About 2 months later, she gave birth to 3 babies and I was automatically hooked. I traded the baby guinea pigs back to the pet store, for store credit and used that to buy my first male. I continued to breed for quite a few years. Gizmo eventually died of old age. I haven't owned another guinea pig, until now. Now that I am in my 30's I decided to do it all over again with skinny pigs. ♥