What you need to know before owning a guinea pig?
Nine facts you need to know before getting guinea pigs
- Guinea pigs are active for 20 hours a day.
- Guinea pigs are not agile – they’re hiders, not climbers!
- They’ve gotta get their greens!
- Guinea pigs are very sociable – they’re social butterflies!
- Guinea pigs are explorers – and they can see you from most angles!
What are 3 facts about guinea pigs?
DID YOU KNOW…?
- Guinea Pigs can live up to 10 years!
- At birth, a guinea pig can walk immediately.
- There are 3 basic types of domestic guinea pigs, which can be identified by their hair type.
- Guinea Pigs are born with teeth that are constantly growing throughout their lifetime.
How often should you hold your guinea pig?
Most guinea pigs love spending quality time with their owners, so handling them is enjoyable for all concerned. Once your guinea pig gets to know you, being hand-fed and petted become important parts of their lives. This means it’s actually up to you how much you hold them – you can do so as often as you like.
Can I carry my guinea pig on a walk?
Don’t walk your guinea pig. While you can put your guinea pig in a harness, it’s not a good idea to walk it on a leash. The tugging sensation can harm the guinea pig’s delicate spine very easily. In addition, most guinea pigs won’t take to walking, meaning they can’t be trained to walk beside you on a leash.
What are good guinea pig names?
75 Best Guinea Pig Names to Fit Your One of a Kind Critter
- Ariel.
- Blossom.
- Bluebell.
- Cookie.
- Cleo.
- Ginger.
- Giselle.
- Pandora.
What can guinea pigs chew on?
Make Sure Your Guinea Pig Has Plenty Of Things To Chew Make sure your cavy has access to good quality hay products, fibre-rich pellets as well as vegetables and fruit. You can also give your pet tasty hanging woodrolls, willow sticks and puffed rice and hay treats.
What do you call baby guinea pigs?
Cavia porcellus of course, the scientific name for the guinea pig. In the guinea pig world, males are called boars, females are called sows…. but babies are called pups, not piglets. Their young are born “precocial” meaning they are born highly developed and active.