Should I give my guinea pigs and bird away?

Kendra • "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." ~Eleanor Roosevelt

I want to start out by saying that I love my guinea pigs deeply. Rascal especially has a place in my heart but, I just can't give them enough attention or care. I have six pets including them. In total I have, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 2 guinea pigs and a bird (i was originally bird sitting for a "friend" then she ghosted me once dumping this very neglected bird on me). I'm overwhelmed here. I'm currently cleaning my guinea pigs' cage and they're in the bathtub out of the way making a mess while my cat is locked out of the bathroom and throwing a fit by pissing on my elliptical. My bird never wants to exit her cage despite being very comfortable around me and being more than used to her surroundings (she's been here 10 months now). My guinea pig Rascal was my first pet and I loved having him but, I was very ignorant in how to care for him. It took me a long time to learn his actual needs and then he started getting very depressed after 3 years of being alone so I got him a cage mate Brody. I shouldn't have done that but I had no idea I'd have a stressed out bird and suddenly very jealous cat on my plate. I struggle to keep their cage clean. There are permanent stains on my laminate that I've spent hours trying to scrub. Brody is allergic to most forms of bedding so I cant use that to help absorb things. I dont have a washing machine so fleece or towels are out of the questions. They lift up the corner of any paper I lay down to pee under it. They refuse to be litter trained. They throw their poop at me. Brody wont even let me touch him but Rascal is a big sweetheart. When I just had him it was nothing to clean his cage or care for him. But, piggies cant live without a cage mate. It's downright cruel. I'm seriously considering getting rid of the piggies because I feel very negligent and I cant even bond with them because I'm constantly running after animals all day. My husband refuses to help me with any cleanup or care as well and gets pissed if I ask for help. I want to give away the bird to someone who actually knows how to care for it and has experience with it because despite all of my research and efforts I cant help her. She is just constantly petrified of everything. I'm also trying to have a baby and I am just thinking of the horror of trying to care for an infant with six animals especially around guinea pig and avian dust and bacteria. At the same time, the internet and everyone around me basically says I'm a horrible person who should burn in hell for even considering giving them up and my heart absolutely hurts to think that I've failed them and I feel like I'm betraying them. Does anyone have any advice? What should I do?

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