Both genders are very equal in care and you should probably get two Guinea Pigs. But you should realize they CAN get pregnant if you have a Male. But it is better to have both types because they are very social in the wild. Boys tend to get very stinky!
If you only have one guinea pig get him/her another guinea pig friend of the same gender. It could be lonely.
A girl guinea pig is easier to look after as they are less likely to bite you but male guinea pigs can be tamed although they are harder to tame!
yes a child can handle a guinea pig
There are a lot of places one can learn to care for a guinea pig. One can learn from a book dedicated to guinea pig care, look on the internet for pet care tips, or simply ask an expert of animal care.
The male guinea pig has a scrotal sac.
No, not at all.
No, you can't. Sorry!
Princess Diana won an award for Guinea Pig care in Norfolk when she was between ages 9 and 12.
You don't make them run, nor should you force them to do anything that is not it the guinea pig care guide.
Probably a Guinea Pig. They are bigger and get sick less often. They also live longer.
yes you can very properly care for them in an apartment
Make sure you are ready for the commitment, as guinea pig care is a real undertaking. Try these two websites to learn more about guinea pig care. Guinealynx.info and guineapigcages.com Then tell your mom about all you have learned, and make sure she is ready to help you.