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Why is one of your female guinea pigs grooming under the other ones chin?
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A guinea pig bowing her head or what looks like she is grooming or trying to nudge her way under the other one's head is a sign of submission and truce. This means that the guinea pig who is grooming is lower on the hierarchy than the other.
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Why do female guinea pigs bite when you touch under there stomach and what does it mean?
because she is pregnant
How do you carry a guinea pig?
You put your hand under it's but and lay your other hand on it's back. The guinea pig should be leaning on you.
What is a Horse grooming scrapper?
a horse grooming scrapper scraps of the water and sweat that in on and under the horses coat, it is very usful on a wet pony.
Should you keep your guinea pig and chinchilla together?
NO. Do not put these two animals together. Chinchillas should be kept with other chinchillas and guinea pigs can go with rabbits under supervision.
Can a guinea pig get pregnant at 8 weeks old?
yes, almost any male can get almost any female pregnant, in fact you cannot let a male in the same hutch as a female even just for half an hour, and a male can get a female pregnant again just after a half an hour if left in the hutch
Can female guinea pigs be aggressive?
Yes! They are very friendly. but like all rodents they do bite if you put your finger in front of his mouth. It is because of this they are highly recommended for young children who want a pet.It depends on a guinea pigs attitude, Really. Mostly they are very friendly, but if you put two guinea pigs in one cage they do become aggresive. Try not to place two male guinea pigs in one cage.Personally I think guinea pigs are the friendliest pets ever!(once they get to know you.)
Is it OK to leave guinea pigs in the forest?
No. Do not under any circumstances leave your domestic guinea pig unattended.
If a female guinea pig is pregnant can a male rabbit be in the cage?
Guinea pigs and rabbits should not be kept together, under any circumstances, regardless of their sex. Rabbits can kick and guinea pigs are likely to be injured sooner or later. You could probably allow a rabbit to share a grassy outdoor run with a guinea pig during the day, so long as you have a small den or hiding place for the guinea pig that is too small for the rabbit to get into, but you should never house them together in a hutch or cage.
What is a young female guinea pig called?
All female guinea pigs are called sows no matter the age, however in the show world guinea pigs under 3 months are Jr., 3-6 month old guinea pigs are intermediates, and over 6 month old guine pigs are seniors. If your guinea pig is under 3 months then generally it would be called a pup.
Will chocolate make a guinea pig sick?
Yes. Don't, under any circumstances, give a guinea pig chocolate.
How do you hold 4 month old guinea pigs?
1. pet it in the cage to calm it down 2. slide one hand under its belly 3. lift the guinea about 5cm in the air 4.put your other hand under its bum 5.lift it up and place it down gently ***If it tries to run away when you pick it up, you need to work on trust between your guinea pig & you.
How often do horses need grooming?
Every time you ride it and make sure you get under the gerth :) good luck
