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They often kept them as food and livestock.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoOften, people kept them as food and livestock rather than pets.
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∙ 11y agobecause in the 13th century, the inca had a fear of every females neck extending to a rather abnormal length over time, so the Inca sacrificed 1000 Llamas do lower this risk of deformation.
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Did the Inca people eat guinea pigs?
yes
Guinea pigs and the Inca tribe?
the Inca tribe tamed them for food, and they lived with them in there houses and huts guinea pigs were the Inca's most praised and possessed food's. thanks
What kind of food did the Inca people eat?
The Incas ate lots of vegetables but there traditional food was Guinea pigs.
Do people in papua new guinea eat guinea pigs?
No, I can assure you Papua New Guinean's do not eat guinea pigs as they are a domesticated animal. Only a insignificant number of people keep and care for domesticated animals in PNG.
Are guinea pigs hypoallergenuc?
No, people can be allergic to guinea pigs too.
Why sailors are the reason for guinea pigs popularity?
The first people to keep guinea pigs as pets were sailor's. They brought them to Europe from south America. (Which was perhaps confused with Guinea, in Africa). These little animals were called guinea pigs because of the squeaking, pig-like noises they make.MJC
How do you get guinea pigs to realize other guinea pigs are male?
your guinea pigs should already know the others male.if you want to breed then keep them alone for a while.
What is the best companion for a guenia pig?
Another guinea pig of the same gender. Guinea pigs are social creatures that get lonley if kept on their own. Most people choose to keep female guinea pigs in groups as you can have problems with boars (male guinea pigs) fighting. You can of course keep two or more guinea pigs of the opposite gender but unless you want baby piggies it's not a good idea. Hope it helped.
Do people slaughter female guinea pigs?
No, people in Peru think it is wrong to slaughter female guinea pigs so they only slaughter men guinea pigs.
Can you keep chincillas and guinea pigs?
Yes, but not together. Chinchillas require very different environments to guinea pigs.
Do guinea pigs like or dislike there cage?
Depends on the Guinea Pig - also on the cage. I keep my guinea pigs in an open-bottomed cage.
