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They like to lay around in it in the wild so I bet it is OK as pets. But not too much sun. Especially if your guinea pig's fur is dark, like black. Dark haired animals absorb much more sunlight than light haired animals. Like humans, dark skinned people absorb more melanin.
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∙ 13y agoYes and they love it. It helps their coat shine :)
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∙ 15y agoof course not it would die! >:( if you left it outside and forgot it that's mean! >:(
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∙ 15y agoGuinea pigs do like the sun but I find that they prefer to be in dark areas.
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∙ 14y agoGuinea Pigs need sunlight but you can not put them in direct sun light!!!
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Do guinea pigs need a salt block?
Yes, guinea pigs should have a saltblock.
Do you need a permit to sell guinea pigs?
no
Do Romans toast guinea pigs?
Peruvians cook guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are native there and they are called Cuy.
What is guinea pig litter?
Male Guinea Pigs are called Boars, female Guinea Pigs are called Sows, and babby Guinea Pigs are called Pups. A group of Guinea Pigs is called a Herd. :)
Why aren't guinea pigs wild?
well.... guinea pigs might not be wild, but wild cavies, simalar to guinea pigs, are wild.
Do guinea pigs need a salt block?
Yes, guinea pigs should have a saltblock.
Do guinea pigs have to get vaccines?
no, guinea pigs dont need vaccines and only need to be taken to the vet when ill or injured.
Do guinea pigs need deworming medicines?
no you most certainly do not. guinea pigs are not like other mammals.
Do you need an exotic vet for guinea pigs?
if you ask your normal vet they may have someone who can care for guinea pigs. At my local vet there is someone who can care for guinea pigs
Do pregnant Guinea pigs run away from home?
Most Guinea Pigs becomes lazy when they are pregnant,so most Guinea Pigs will not run away from home.But,Pregnant Guinea Pigs must need more exercise.
Do guinea pigs need teaching?
No, Guinea pigs do not need to be taught. You can try to teach them tricks but from my experience it doesn't work hope this helps
Do you need a permit to sell guinea pigs?
no
Do guinea pigs need food?
Yes
Do guinea pigs need a hutch?
YES!!!
Can guinea pigs live in mouse cages?
No. That is torture to a guinea pig. Guinea pigs need a huge cage 7.5 feet is recommended at a minimum!
Can male guinea pigs be castrated?
You dont have to, unless you are keeping it with the opposite sex.
Do guinea pigs only blink 4 times a year?
No, guinea pigs need to blink a lot more than that.
