Chapter 219: They Want Carrots

"It's Monday. They want carrots." I want to say my guinea pigs are smarter than most. We use a routine of which vegetables they get per day so they can keep a healthy rotation for their diet. I want to believe they're aware today is Monday and there're carrots coming their way, but in reality, they're called guinea pigs for a reason. The pigs are always hungry. It doesn't matter what day of the week or time I come home. They know once the front door closes they get food. Even if they still have a mound of hay sitting next to them and their pellets are full. The ongoing call for more food is strong with these two. They always want more.

"What? You grab a handful from the fridge and throw them in the cage?" Hudson asks looking at me like he hopes this is the answer.

But nothing in life is so easy.