How good of a pet is a guinea pig?

Answer 1

A guinea pig is incedibly smart. they know what you look like, they know the sound of food, like a bag ruffling or a fridge opening. they understand phrases like " ring the bell" or "Yumyums" and much more!♥♥♥♥♥ they also only eat fruits and vetables!♥♥♥♥♥

Answer 2

Kinda good, but it depends on what you're looking for in a pet.

Guinea Pigs are cute and some (but not all) like to cuddle. They are generally friendly, active most of the time, and fairly self-sufficient: so long as they have enough food and water, dry conditions with lots of wood shavings and hay, they'll be happy.

However, Guinea Pigs can't offer companionship. Some don't tame well, and most prefer being left in peace. They do not generally bond well with humans, and their needs and somewhat fragile physique makes them a questionable choice as pets for children.

Answer 3

A guinea pig definitely! I've had both and the guinea pigs didn't bite often, loved to cuddle, and could run around on the floor and not run away.

With good health, a guinea pig can live for up to eight years. Some things to consider, though:

Guinea pigs prefer to live in groups so you need to have two of them. Their cage has to be large enough for them to get exercise - usually about 1.5 to 2 square meters. Also they have specific dietary needs: lots of fresh water and a special kind of hay called timothy have to be available at all times or they can develop problems with their digestion or kidneys. Some commercial feeds still contain alfalfa although it's now known to cause gut problems. They also need to regularly have fresh vegetables like carrots, squash, etc. in limited amounts. Another thing to think about is that piggies require regular cleaning, usually two or three times a day. They tend to go to the bathroom wherever they are rather than using a specific place, and can develop foot sores if their flooring isn't kept clean and dry.

Answer 4

Perfect. Guinea pigs are docile, loving, and easy to care for.

Answer 5

Guinea pig by far, they are much more docile creatures. They are diurnal like humans, so they fit better into our daily lives. On the other hand mice are nocturnal, energetic, and shy.