#meerschweinchen

[miepstheguineapig]

Staring at the moon ⭐

[miepstheguineapig]

I'm always way too excited to share new work with you, so here's something I've been working on all day last Saturday. 📷

This photoshoot with Lies was so much fun to create. I recently went through some of my older photos and found the ones of Mies, Lies, and Wies sitting in suitcases. The concept is just so cute, and I really wanted to recreate it.

Originally, I wanted to do the photoshoot in my backyard, but it was a bit too warm today and my garden isn't fully enclosed at the moment. That just wasn't a risk I was willing to take.

So I started thinking: what other cute backgrounds do I have in my house that would work for a suitcase photoshoot? Then I remembered the large wooden wardrobe in my attic. It turned out to be the perfect backdrop, and since all the suitcases were already stored inside it, that was a huge bonus. 🤭

I set everything up, played around with the composition and my camera settings, and once I was happy, I brought in Lies. She modeled for about 9 minutes, while editing the final images took me around 4 hours. ✨️

[pegapigsdesigns]

Chick pegapiggies. Sculpted with polymer clay.

[pegapigsdesigns]

Polymer clay pegapiggies.

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Pegaschweinchen aus Modelliermasse.

[miepstheguineapig]

Took some magical photos in my backyard ✨

It has finally cooled down here in the Netherlands. I was *so* done with the heatwave. Thankfully, the piggies didn't seem to be bothered by it too much. The temperature in my house rose very gradually, so I think that helped them adjust to the heat. On the hottest days, I simply left them alone as much as possible and spoiled them with some extra snacks. ❤️

I was a little sad that I wasn't able to take photos over the past few weeks, but the guinea pigs' well-being always comes first. Tonight, it finally cooled down enough for me to take Mies outside for a little photoshoot.

I'm so happy the hydrangeas were still blooming beautifully. I was afraid they would have suffered from the heat, but thankfully they were still in great shape.

Photos like these aren't possible with Lies, though. She would immediately try to nibble on the flowers, and since hydrangeas are toxic, that's simply not worth the risk.

A helping hand would have been nice during this photoshoot, but I managed on my own by setting my camera on a tripod and using my phone as a remote shutter. That way I could stay close to Mies the entire time. 💛

I always find photographing outdoors a little nerve-racking because there are lots of cats in my neighbourhood, and there's always the possibility of birds flying overhead.

My garden is fully enclosed. So if Mies would have gotten spooked, she would not be able to escape.

[miepstheguineapig]

Here is an update about Lies! She’s doing very well, all things considered. Her wound is healing nicely, and she’s off the antibiotics since Thursday, which is great news!

She’s also gained around 50 grams this week, so it really looks like she’s recovering well. ♥

[hibbelbienesmeeries2026]

Hallöchen hier ist Hibbelbiene,

auf dieser Seite möchte ich gerne euch Meerschweinchen näher bringen und euch über meine Erfahrungen mit der Haltung und Ernährung näher bringen. Gerne freue ich mich über nette Unterhaltungen und natürlich auch über eure Erfahrungen mit den niedlichen Tieren.

Ich selber habe eine etwas größere Gruppe , bestehend aus 8 Tieren . Außerdem und noch zwei Böckchen die aber getrennt Leben.

Viel Spaß beim lesen und Folgen

Eure Hibbelbiene

[miepstheguineapig]

Decided to take a quick photo of Mies and Lies together. Lies is unwell and needs surgery, and you never really know how things will go with surgery. ✨

It’s always so hard to decide what to do. You’ll probably always wonder “what if,” especially if things don’t go according to plan.

I’m really hoping Lies wakes up from her surgery and makes a speedy recovery. Until then: lots of snuggles, all her favourite snacks, and of course the right medication to keep her comfortable. 🥰

For now, enjoy this photo of my duo. They're just so cute. ❤