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Lady
Lady, in the grass, Summer 2026

Lady

Cavia porcellus

Black and white with flecks of tan. The boss of the herd, and gentle with it. The same age as Poppy: they came home together.

Common name
Guinea pig (black and white, with tan)
Section
Creatures
Spot
Was indoors for the colder months; a pen on the grass in summer
Soil
Fleece and hay
From
A chain pet shop (came home with Poppy), about 2020
Age
About 6 years
Next repot
Twice a year: out for summer, in for winter
Edible
❌ No
Garden-centre price
Paid in peppers

Care & updates

  1. Observation

    Died.

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Mega Drive moment Populous (Mega Drive)

Watched over a small population, with a light touch.

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