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Rodents
All rodents have one upper jaw and one lower jaw set of two continuously growing front teeth that must be worn down by gnawing. The order's smallest members are the 2.4 inch/6 centimeter African pygmy mouse and Baluchistan pygmy jerboa. Questions typically refer to the order's laboratory contributions to scientific advances, important representatives, geographic ranges, and environmental roles in seed dispersion and soil food web life.
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Is galvanised chicken wire safe for guinea pigs?
guinea pigs have very senstive and tender feet and any wire like thing can hurt their feet so its okay to have it as long as you put something over the base like fleece or towel or news paper :D have fun
guinea pigs are playful critters and are interested in almost everything!here are a few fun and safe toys!!
1.edible chew tunnel
2.wooden ball
3.wood blocks
4.plastic forks(strange but my pigs love these!)
5.igloo
6.rubber dog toys
dont use cloth toys or sharp objects.
What type of small animal is white with a black nose and tail in New Hampshire?
There are many small animals that are white with a black nose and tail in New Hampshire. This could be a rat.
Did they use a badger or a hedgehog instead of a groundhog on Groundhog's Day in Europe?
Europeans do not have an equivalent of Groundhog Day. In Canada and the US, Ground Hog Day is a silly annual festival, held in late winter, to 'predict" how soon Spring will come to the area, Groundhog Day in the US (as seen in the Bill Murray film) is 2nd February. Early in the morning, of the " Day ", a tame Ground Hog, is observed, to see if there is enough daylight for him " to see his shadow ". The result means either 6 more weeks of winter weather, or a earlier than normal spring thaw of the lakes and rivers, which are frozen in winter in Canada. A number of towns hold such a "Ground Hog Festival" as a tourist boost for the town. Some attract huge crowds, as much as 25,000 people to a town with a normal population of 5,000. The Day is allways held on a week end to get maximum attendance, and TV stations all ways send a camera crew to do a "live remote shoot". It is all in fun, and nobody takes it seriously at all. Pre-Christian Celts observed solar cycles halfway between each solstice and equinox; these are called Quarter Days. On Quarter Days, the "veil" between this world and the Otherworld or spirit world is thinnest. This is the best time to see into the future, with the aid of the spirits. On Samhuin (now Halloween) one dresses as a ghoul so that spirits intent on mischief would mistake you for one of their own and pass by. Groundhog day corresponds to Imbolc, therefore it has the prognostication aspect. Hedgehogs are "used" in Britain. Don't pick one up - they're loaded with fleas. The underlying principle behind Groundhog Day in North America was almost certainly brought over by settlers from western Europe. Both in England and Scotland there are old weather sayings about the same date (2 February) which is celebrated in many Christian traditions as the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the popular name for which is Candlemas. All these sayings are similar; one example is: "If Candlemas Day be fair and bright Winter will have another fight; But if Candlemas Day brings clouds and rain, Winter's gone and won't come again." The principle behind the rhyme is this: in NW Europe (including the British Isles), sunny weather in early February is normally associated with anticyclonic weather, which often persists for long periods and brings long periods of cold, frosty weather. Cloudy, rainy weather is usually associated with depressions coming in from the Atlantic and the weather is consequently less cold, snow and frost appearing only briefly, if at all. The important thing is that by early February the weather is normally set in a pattern in that one or other of the above types tends to persist, usually for several weeks.
90's video with guy singer and naked peole?
One 90's music video with a guy singing and naked people was the video titled "What's My Age Again". This song was written, produced, and performed by the hit band named Blink 182.
What will happen if you do not trim overgrown guinea pig teeth?
Your not supposed to trim their teeth! All guinea pigs and other rodents, should be provided with somthing to chew on. In the wild, they gnaw on wood, and eat hard foods to wear their teeth down naturally. In captivity, people forget that these animals still need to do what they do naturally. Buy a chew log from your local pet store. DO NOT ATTEMPT to file your own guinea pigs teeth. If you are THAT concerned, schedule an appointment with a local vet that specializes in exotic pets. Guinea pigs are considered to be exotic.
What are some good pets that you can keep in a cage or aquarium that aren't rodents?
a sugar glider similar to a possum but nothing like it bet you can have a round like a ferrite
What rodent has green droppings?
No mouse or rat naturally has colored droppings. Their metabolism is very fast and so they produce quite a number of droppings everyday. As many as 150 for a healthy mouse. The rodent bait we often use to exterminate mice is usually colored green or red. This is for human safety reasons more than anything. Since the bait goes through a mouses system so fast the color is retained in the stool and thus it comes out green or red depending.
How old do gerbils have to be to mate successfully?
Gerbil Facts Latin Name: Meriones unguliculatus
Female: Sow
Male: Boar
Young: Pups
Life Span: 3-5 years
Litter Size: 3-10 pups
Birth Weight: 1-3gms
Eyes Open: 17 days
Gestation Period: 24-26 days
Average Weight: Male 60gms Female 50gms
Mating: Male 10-12 weeks Female 10-12 weeks
Weaning Age: 21-24 days
Diet: Omnivorous
I would suggest cooking and cleaning them first but yes they are edible.
What is unusual about a rodent's teeth?
A rodent's teeth constantly grow so they have to chew on things to wear them down.
What herbivores have sharp teeth and sharp claws?
Koala bears, panda bears, pacas, goat, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs, squirrels, beavers, chinchillas, porcupines, gophers, moles, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, fruit bats to name a few.
What can your guinea pigs eat and cant eat?
Guinea pigs love fruits and vegetables about as much as humans love ice cream and candy, which is great because fruits and vegetables are an important part of their diet and keep them happy and healthy!
Different guinea pigs have different preferences, but generally, they love to sample a variety of different fruits and veggies. With my guinea pigs, carrots, peppers and dark lettuces are a surefire hit. If you encounter a guinea pig that is picky and won't eat any fresh produce, talk with your veterinarian about your options for vitamin C fortified pellets like Oxbow and just make sure you get the right nourishment into your little friend.
Here is a list of some of the fruits and vegetables that guinea pigs particularly love and that give them the best nutritional benefits. Fruits are high in sugar so it's best to view them more as treats, and avoid any sudden major changes in diet until you know how your guinea pig's tummy reacts to things:
- Red Pepper (or green/yellow pepper. Red has the highest vitamin C concentration)
- Carrots - both the root and the green tops are perfectly safe for your guinea pig.
- Apples - just make sure they don't have any seeds.
- Oranges
- Leafy greens like red lettuce, romaine, Boston lettuce, (be sure to feed leafy vegetables in moderation to avoid diarrhea, and feed spinach a bit sparingly to avoid potential kidney problems.)
- Cucumbers
- Broccoli (in moderation since it can be gassy and cause a gas pain)
- Green beans
- Grapes
- Bananas
- Dandelion Greens
- strawberries (in moderation)
- oranges or clementines. A helpful way to feed these to your piggie if they're being picky is to scoop out some pulp from half an orange and leave some in it so they can lick it without needing to chew on it if they're not diggin' the texture.
- spinach
- cherry tomatoes in moderation
- cilantro
- dandelion greens
- parsley - either curly or flat. They love it and it smells delicious when you're tearing some sprigs off the bunch to give it to them!
The following is a list of food items to NEVER feed to your guinea pig.
- Iceberg lettuce - this won't kill your guinea pig if you give him or her a little piece, but it has virtually no nutritional value, is quite fibrous and watery. It's been known to give guinea pigs diarrhea. With the great selection of other more leafy, dark lettuces available, just avoid this one and go with one of the others.
- Any type of cabbage - like iceberg lettuce, a small piece is not likely to severely harm or kill your guinea pig, but it's very gassy and not good for their little systems. Stay away from it if you can.
- Cauliflower - also very gas-producing.
- Potato peelings - not that this would be something you'd be likely to give your piggie anyway, but toxins can exist in potato skins, particularly if they've begun to turn green, and they can be poisonous. Just toss them in your garbage disposal or trash instead of your piggie.
- Raw beans (this doesn't mean green beans. This means things like raw, hard kidney beans, split peas, pinto beans, etc.)
- Shelled nuts or seeds, particularly things like sunflower seeds or 'bird seed' type mixes, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, etc.
- Rhubarb - the leaves of the rhubarb plant are poisonous, and the stalks are very, very sour.
- Any type of meat or fish. Guinea pigs are vegetarian and looove a salad over a steak any day.
- Dairy Products - while many stores will offer 'yogurt drops' and other 'treats', dairy is not healthy to feed your guinea pig and can actually cause problems. Feed natural treats like veggies instead of store brand treats. It's less expensive and your piggie will be much happier.
- Chocolate, coffee or other caffeine-containing products.
- Alcohol (this should go without saying!!)
- Cookies/bread*
*you can feed a small piece of cereal like a cheerio from time to time as a treat, but they will likely not even like it, so it's best to just avoid this altogether!
- hamster food, gerbil food, rabbit food, or any other non-guinea pig food. Often these contain seeds, which are a big no-no, but they also have a different balance of vitamins and minerals which aren't suited for a guinea pig's dietary needs.
- corn kernels. Popcorn isn't a very good idea either. Guinea pigs choke easily and think of how easy it is for us humans to get popcorn kernels stuck in our mouths and throats!
- sugary foods like donuts, candy, or soda
- Ice cream.
- Any processed or fried foods that you would eat, including potato chips/nachos or french fries.
- Cheese
- anything spicy. jalapeno peppers, anything with cinnamon, etc.
Can you feed your guinea pig grass from your yard?
yes, you can feed guinea pigs grass. Clean the grass first so you know theres no pee or parasites to hert the little guy.
What is a guinea pig's defence in the wild?
They run and hide, it's not like they can do much else, they're food!
Why does the guinea pig don't want to breast feed?
Maybe theres some medical reasons. Its not a natural thing for them not wanting to. They will. But if their Ill you might have to see the Vet about that.
When do porcupines have baby porcupines?
They have them October through November , that. Is when they have them .
Beavers reproduce through sexual intercourse between a male beaver and a female beaver. Beavers only reproduce once a year. Mating usually begins in January or February when rivers and wetlands are covered in ice. A typical gestation period for a beaver is 107 to 110 days with the offspring usually being born sometime during the month of May. They have sex.
