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Is a hamster's hearing better than a guinea pigs hearing?
i think a guinea pig's hearing is better than a hamster's because i tried to sneak up to my guinea pig but when i saw my guinea pig it was staring straight at me like it knew i was there already. i once owned a hamster and they did not notice me very often as much as guinea pigs. ;D
How can you tell the difference between a hamster and a ginypig?
One way to differentiate between a hamster and a guinea pig is by size. Guinea pigs are typically larger than hamsters. Additionally, guinea pigs have rounded bodies with shorter legs compared to the more slender bodies and longer legs of hamsters. Hamsters also have shorter ears and tails than guinea pigs.
Are guinea pigs smarter then hamsters?
Guinea pigs are generally considered more social, interactive, and trainable than hamsters. They have better memory and problem-solving skills compared to hamsters. However, both animals have their own unique intelligence and require different types of care and attention.
Do hamters and guinea pigs get along?
NO! please do not attempt to put them together. The guinea pig will more than likely try to kill/eat the hamster.
Is hamsters the same as Guinie pigs?
No guineau pigs are much larger than hamsters, and have different habits. For example, hamsters are nocturnel and guineau pigs are not. No, they are different.
Is a hamster cheaper than a guinea pig?
To buy initially, yes. Long term depends on if you buy your hamster fun exciting cages and toys. They can get pretty expensive. Guinea pigs don't need fancy stuff.
Who has a longer life span a guinea pig or a hamster?
A hamster is much more faster than guinea pigs. They are nocturnal, that means they are active at night. Guinea pigs are a little more "laid back and relaxed". But it really depends on what breed. Like, abbysinian guinea pigs are faster than your average American shorthair. Did you know, that hamsters can run in their little wheels up to 8miles at night! Hope this helped!
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.
Which is smarter a mouse or a hamster?
I know the answser to this. Hamsters are way better than Gunnie pigs. I know this because I had a Very nice American ginnie pig and a Very nice American Hampster. This is the difference hamster are way cuter first of all second of all their smaller wich make them cuter for you to hold. Third of all just get a hamster their WAY nicer than ginnie pigs and im just not talking about some ginnie pigs are mean i mean ALL of them. Fourth of all im getting a hamster and naming it hammypoo. LOL!!!Also something to consider, is the fact that Hamsters (being smaller) are much more fragile than guinea pigs. It's also a fact that the maximum life span for hamsters is 3 years, whereas Guinea Pigs can live to up to 13 years.
Are guinea pigs smarter than most house hold reptiles?
Depends on what. They certanly aren't good at the slopes as they don't know how to get up them!
How will you know if your pet is a guinea pig or a hamster?
Guinea pigs is a lot bigger than hamsters. A hamster is about the length of one baseball while an adult guinea pig is about the size of three baseballs. In fact, if you place food in front of a grown guinea pig, it can stretch itself to the length of a foot with ease. A hamster wouldn't stretch to that length, not even when forced.
Are guinea pig and hamster different?
Yes. A guinea pig is less territorial than a hamster. Never put a hamster with a guinea pig as surprisingly the hamster will kill the guinea pig as they will not share unless they are breeding.
