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Guinea pigs originated in South America as food.
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What do guineas have to do with guinea pigs?
They are called Guinea Pigs because they were sold in England for a Guinea, which is a coin used over in the United Kingdom.
Are guinea pigs used as clothing?
Guinea pigs are not used as clothing.
Can a raw corn be used as feeds for pigs?
No it can not. Corn is unhealthy for guinea pigs, so it can not be used as feed. Try timothy hay and guinea pig pellets with treats of fruits and vegetables. Do not make the mistake of using corn for guinea pigs.
What are guinea pigs most used for?
Guinea Pigs are mots used for pets! As an enjoyable animal, people find it a pleasure to have them around. THey are very social animals and should be held everyday. I know that I love my guinea pigs. Hope this helps!
What do guinea pigs taste like?
I used to have 2 guinea pigs now I have 1.My uncle cooked one and ate it. It was gorgeous.
Are guinea pigs afraid of a vacuums?
Guinea pigs are afraid of vacuums for the first 4 or 5 times but after that they get used to the noise and they are not scared.
Can baby wipes be used on guinea pigs?
No why would you ever think that the chemicals are toxic to Guinea pigs and babies you should stop using them.
Can female guinea pigs have babies without a male guinea pig?
Not unless some form of artificial insemination is being used to impregnate them. Female guinea pigs cannot self-impregnate.
According to So You Think You're Good At Trivia - Guinea pigs are called pigs because they?
Guinea pigs are called pigs because they were used by German sailors as a source of fresh meat when sailing. They were called little sea pigs by the sailors.
Why are guinea pigs called guinea pigs?
The etymology of guinea pig is unknown and confusing.Despite its name, guinea pigs are not from Guinea nor are in the pig family. They are native to the Andes Mountains in South America. They are believed to have been called pigs because their structure is similar to that of a pig's body. The guinea part of the name is even more confusing. There are three theories: one is that the guinea pigs were brought across the Atlantic Ocean to the island of Guinea then to Europe, another is that guinea was used because it is a word in the English language that means "far away land", and a third is that it was a variation of the word "Guiana", a region in South America (composed of Dutch Guiana [now Suriname], British Guiana [now Guyana], and French Guiana [still present]).No one really knows how they got the 'guinea' part but they are called pigs because they make sounds like pigs.
Can you put new guinea pigs with existing guinea pigs?
It's a good idea to put the two guinea pigs in separate cages so that they can see each other.This is so they can get used to each other and will prevent fighting and stress when they are put together.
What soap is best used for guinea pigs to keep them clean and for there hair?
Any guinea pig shampoo should be fine for your guinea pig but you might want to ask your vet, an employee at a pet store, or friends with guinea pigs.
