The businesswoman has owned guinea pigs for the last thirty years and she has formed a love for the animal so much so that she spent years researching the best natural foods to feed them.
She set up Piggie Parcels to provide specialised food for guinea pigs based on their needs.
Amanda found her inspiration from her own cute guinea pigs and she has even created a ‘guinea piggery’ which has lights, CCTV, heating and wifi to make her pets comfortable.
Here is eight photos of Amanda’s guinea pigs that inspired her business idea:
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Amanda Beamish and her guinea pig, Sadie. Picture credit: Piggie Parcels Photo: Piggie Parcels
2. Wilbur
Wilbur was surrendered to a rescue as he was not getting on with another male guinea pig. After having Wilbur neutered he lived with a group of 9 lady piggies and had a fabulous life and loved being stroked on his head. Photo: Wilbur
3. Buttercup
Buttercup is 3 years old and Amanda was asked to take on Buttercup with 2 other piggies as the owner was struggling with the costs and the care involved in looking after a larger group of piggies. This Guinea pig loves her heat pad in winter and waits each night for me to warm it in the microwave for her. Photo: Buttercup
4. Oscar
Oscar is 5 years old and was the result of unintentional breeding. Unfortunately a lot of guinea pigs are mis-sexed when sold which result in unplanned pregnancies. Oscar cme via a rescue and was very nervous, possibly due to mishandling when young and it took him a long time to trust humans again. He is now 5 years old and live happily with Napoleon and they are best friends and have a large enclosure where they can watch all the goings on. Photo: Oscar