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If the guinea pig was not held a lot when it was small, it will be unaccustomed to being restrained by someone's hand, and will be easily frightened.
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Do guinea pigs need tops on their cages?
Guinea pigs don't need a top on their cage but SOME because some are climbers or if you have a cat you might want to consider a top. You don't NEED a top unless you want one! ^^
Why do guinea pigs pur like a cat?
Guinea pigs pur when they are upset and want you to stop touching them.
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.
Why do guinea pigs squel so much?
Because either the Guinea pigs want food, water, or just simply want to be played with.
Are guinea pigs night animals?
They are not strictly nocturnal or diurnal, but are more active in the daytime.
How guinea pigs plan to rule the world?
guinea pigs get what they want by peeing on people,biting,or high pitched squealing.
Should you get a rat guinea pig or beaded dragon and why I want somthing fun to watch but I can hold?
Guinea pigs like to be held, they are friendly creatures. Rats are interesting to watch but they only tolerate being held, they don't care for it much.
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...
How long do you keep male guinea pigs with female guinea pigs?
Roughly 8-10 weeks. then the males want to breed with the females. And about 65/75 days you'll your baby guinea pigs.
What is the independent variable if guinea pigs are weighed and recorded for a week?
food. guinea pigs will eat as much as they want without your consent lol.
Would it hurt a guinea pig to eat hamster food?
It can. Guinea pigs have differentnutritionalneeds than hamsters. Guinea pigs need a diet high in vitamin C. Also guinea pigs can choke on nuts and seeds. Best to stick with guinea pig food for guinea pigs. Try to avoid food with seeds andkernelseven if it isadvertisedfor guinea pigs as it is best to stick with pellets. Guinea pigs have a differentdigestivesystem opposed to hamsters. Be sure to have hay available for guinea pigs for them to graze when they want. Timothy hay is the main part of their diet.AlfalfaHay is best left to baby guinea pigs as it has highcalcium. Orchard hay is well liked among guinea pigs.
Can guinea pigs eat grape skin?
yes, guinea pigs can eat grape skin. but you must be careful, some cant puncture the skin. you may want to cut grapes in half before giving it to them.
