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How long must you wait before handling a new guinea pig age and what is the best method of doing so?
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∙ 12y ago
Guine pigs can be handled from birth although they are very scatty so you should use extreme caution. Young guinea pigs are not known for biting so can be handled the same way as adult guinea pigs
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What does it mean when a guinea pig makes a crunching noise?
when a guinea pig clicks their teeth or their teeth start to chatter, that means that whatever you are doing or they are by they DO NOT LIKE. when they click their teeth they are trying to warn you to stay away because they are going to bite or be aggresive. you can go to the website guineapigsclub.com for more information!
Why do guinea pigs stop still?
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sometimes it is difficult because there private parts are not fully developed but if you gently push above the private parts if it is a male it's penis will come out from being "retracted" and you will be able to tell pretty clearly. be careful with your guinea pig while doing this because some guinea pigs don't like being turned over (it is possible to do it without actually turning the guinea pig onto it's back) or you putting your hands near there private parts.
What does it mean when guinea pigs shove you with its nose?
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How much robitussin do you give a sick guinea pig?
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