Guinea Pigs

A male pig under one year of age is called a piglet. Domestic pigs are typically raised to be used as food.

Guinea pigs are great little rodents. They are happiest when together, and the females are nicer together than the males. I have two female guinea pigs, and they are 2 years old. Guinea pigs can live up to 6 years under proper care. They loveto eat fresh grass, and you probably shouldn't get any if you live in an apartment where fresh grass that they can graze upon is not readily available. DO NOT buy a guinea pig on impulse. You must be prepared to care for these wonderful animals, and you should read a few books on guinea pigs at your local library before buying a pair. Most books have a list of what not to feed them: follow these lists! If you have any more questions, you can email me at maxtandleot@gmail.com

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They live in all countries exept desserts and artics.

13,679 in most cases. However in some rare hamster species there are 13,680 chromosomes, these of which live in rural areas situated with little human contact and few predators. Living in the wild of many island in the Pacific Ocean.

Go to Petco or Petsmart or any animal store and bring in your guinea pig they will look at it for free and help you if there is something not good you may put it up for adoption or get the correct medicine i have from experience had sick guinea pigs and i ended up getting medicine and it died a month later it might be better to put it up for adoption

Adult females usually reach 500g to 700g (approx. 1lb to 1.5lb) of weight, while adult males 700g to 900g (approx. 1.5lb to 2lb).
A Guinea Pig or cavy usually weighs up to 2 pounds. For more information visit your local pet store or vet on questions with guinea pigs.

I would say that the main difference is the fact that guinea pigs regularly produce multiple ovum (eggs) for fertilization at the same time. This accounts for the fact that guinea pigs nearly always give birth in multiples. Though this is not completely unknown to happen in humans (twins, triplets, etc), it happens mostly due to scientific intervention.

Probably. But do not breed the guinea pig unless you already have stable new homes for the babies, or know that you will be taking care of the babies, and don't give them to a shelter. There are so many abandoned guinea pigs; the world doesn't need more. If you know people looking for a guinea pig, instead of breeding, suggest they look at an adoption center or shelter.

It is not advised to breed guinea pigs. Because the babies are born large and ready to run, the female can double or even triple her size! Every time you breed, there is a 1 in 5 chance she will die. If you still want to breed, I have heard that 2 or 3 litters is the most she should have.

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The guinea pig quietly stalks its prey. Staying in a low-lying position to stay downwind of, and out of sight from, the tasty grass stem, it is about to prey on. Then, with a quick guided motion, the guinea pig lunges forth, mouth open, teeth like razor blades, cutting through the grass quickly so that it doesn't have time to react nor escape. Another successful day of hunting.

Yes it is very rare and I too have been a vet tech for 8 years. I do own a Jack Russell Terrier that has a red nose. They do exist! Yes. I've been a vet tech for approx. 8 years and I'm not sure I've ever seen a J.R. with a red nose.

Seperate them. They are fighting to show dominance.

Spinach can be problematic for some animals because it contains oxalic acid. That said, the natural diet of gerbils includes plants with relatively high oxalic acid levels, so your pets should be able to handle it in moderation.

Pigs can reach maturity in about five to six months. The most important aspect to this is their eating habits.

DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT nuder a Guniea pig, This causes them to get WAY over Obese, even when on Guinea pig DIET for the rest of their life. I Know, because at around the age of six my first Guinea pig, we got him castrated. He lived for a few more years, but ultimately died for obesity, even though he was rationed, and on Diet the whole entire time. We were constantly taking hims to the vet, but it never helped.

one. they have a ruminant digestion system. i don't feel like explaining it tho look it up online

Yes they can but i would not give them more then 2 a day.

it depends how socialized your guinea pig is. sometimes they will squeak very loudly and high pitched when you open a fridge. but usually a high pitched noise is a sign that they are stressed or scared

Baby pigs are called piglets.

No. Guinea pigs need a different environment from chinchillas. It would be best to house them in different places. If your guinea pig/chinchilla are lonely put their cages opposite each other.

Not good to have pig badinage

There could be numerous reasons. he could not know where the water is. He could be not used to your water method typically guinea pigs do not drink out of bowls and they really cant because at the same time they try to breathe and they have to have there nose in the water when they drink out of a bowl because there nose is so close to there mouth and they do not like water on there nose at all! If you are using a bowl please switch to a water bottle immediently! If you are using a water bottle then he might be sick with things in the stomach suck as (parasites,worms,tapeworms,kidney problems, stones etc.) You should take him to your local exotic vet emmideently :) Hope this helped!

they are trying to escape because they are scared of you....maybe they are scared of your fingers or maybe even hand!!