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They are called Guinea Pigs because they were sold in England for a Guinea, which is a coin used over in the United Kingdom.
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Do guineas eat snakes?
No, guinea pigs cannot eat snakes.
Are guineas real?
It depends on what, exactly, is meant. Guineas were an old coin minted in England. Guinea pigs are small, furry rodents, often kept as pets. Guinea fowl are speckled poultry.
Why do grapes kill guinea pigs?
Grapes don't kill guinea pigs. my guinea pigs love them and have been having them for ages. although some guineas may be allergic to them but that doesn't usually happen
What animals do you find in the same habitat as guinea pigs?
You can put rabbits and guinea pigs together. But I think that's all
What leaves can guinea pigs eat?
CAUTION do not feed your guineas pigs red lettuce or cabbage green is the fav for g piggies
Is cinnamon bark safe for guinea pigs to eat?
Nope guinea pig can not have cinnamon so they can not have that! I have 4 guineas and 1 rabbit
I might get a guinea pig but i want a boy and your ment to have 2 guinea pigs do they both have to be the same gender?
no... but if you don't want a lot of guinea pigs than i suggest getting two male guineas...
When the guineas pigs has the babies?
Guinea pig pregnancy last for about 63 days(2 months).On average,they have 3 to 4 babies.
Do guineapigs get along with each other?
Male guineas get along quite happily. Although before you put any two guineas in a cage together, you might want to introduce them a bit slow so that they are familiar with each other.
Do male guinea pigs make purring sounds too?
All Guinea pigs make meeping/purring sounds. I have two girls and two boy guineas (in separate hutches) and you can hear the boys talking to the girls and vica versa
Why do pregnant guineas eat their droppings?
All guinea pigs eat their droppings. The guinea pigs digestive system is different to ours and all waste must be digested twice to absorb all the nutrients. Don't be worried as this is a perfectly normal thing to do.
Why does a guineas pig have a bald patch on its back?
B/c if you have 2 guinea pigs then one could be nibbling on the other and ripping its hairs out. Also, your guinea pig could have mites or fleas.
