When do you need to put your guinea pigs inside?
You can open a little door in the front of the cage and then put a towel inside a cat carrier and put that at the end of the door and by putting treats down the door your guinea pig should be smart enough to go to the cat carrier because of the treats
Why do guinea pigs climb on each other?
If you have two male guinea pigs and they're crawling over each other, the one that's doing it the most just wants to be the boss. I have two male guinea pigs called Zacc and Codey, Codey is always the one that wants to be the boss.
yes
they do many animals do eat tree roots especially small insects :)
yes, my dogs, especially in fall and spring, are obsessed with digging up tree roots and one of them tries to eat them. no idea why, wish i did
Please take your pet to the vet immediately! Vets looks after ALL animals. It is really important you see that vet as soon as possible and I can't stress this enough.
Good luck Marcy
What is the best pellet gun for shooting small varmints?
There are several available. The most common are and readily available are made by Gamo and Crosman. But there are over 100 different manufactures. Most are available on the web. Any air rifle that fires above 800 FPS ( feet Per Second) will be sufficient. BUT: here are a few things to remember. Stay away BB guns and rifles or any combination of BB and pellet rifles. They are just not accurate. I suggest a spring powered rifle ( Break Barrel). These will be the most powerful. C02 rifles are fun but are not as powerful as a Springer. Pump rifles are good but you have to pump them 10 times to take a shot. The downside to a springer is you have to cock it every time you take a shot. But it is more effective for taking out varmints. Use hunting pellets, They Mushroom when they hit the target and will make a clean kill. If you can afford it select a .22 caliber air rifle over a .177 caliber rifle. It will have more knock down power than a .177.
How old do you have to be to sell guinea pigs to a pet store?
Aw...dont sell them D; lol pet stores breed a lot, which is bad. So I would put him on craigslist. Around 3 or 4 dollars each baby.
What does it mean when guinea pigs lay flat on the ground?
It means they lost an argument with an elephant.
Which animal is related to a ferret - mongoose or rodent?
The mongoose is in the sub-order of cats, the ferret is in the sub-order of dogs, under the carnivore family. Rodents are in the rodent family. The ferret is not related to either the mongoose or rodent
How many percent of rodents are mammals?
About forty percent of mammal species are rodents. Since there are about 5,400 mammal species, there are over 2,000 species of rodents.
How does one guinea pig say hello to another?
They bark to each other or squeak or they can just sniff each others nose.
What lives longer a guinea pig or a hamster?
That's hard to say. I've had many hamsters, and currently have 3 pet guinea pigs. So here are the Pros and Cons of each: Pros of guinea pigs include: Larger animals, so you can hold them easier and interact a little better; they communicate much more than most hamsters; they have more distinct personalities; guinea pigs can't climb, so while you still need a top for the cage, you don't have to worry about them climbing out as much; a lot of guinea pigs just 'sleep' at different times of the day- they are not nocturnal; SOME guinea pigs can go longer when being held and not go to the bathroom on you; when guinea pigs trust you enough to lick you, you feel really happy and content; guinea pigs will lie down on you and stretch out if they feel comfortable enough. Pros of hamsters include: They do not poop as much, or have as big poops as guinea pigs; they pee less when they do pee; they don't make such a big mess in their cage; you don't have to have as big a cage as guinea pigs and you don't need to clean it as often; you don't have to feed them as much; some say hamsters may be cuter; hamsters might look cuter while they are sleeping because they can achieve different positions, making it cuter to watch them sleep. Cons of guinea pigs include: Harder to clean the cages; you have to clean the cages more often; you have to feed them more; if you hold them for too long they WILL poop on you; some may pee on you when held for too long; they REQUIRE vitamin C supplements EVERY day; they MUST have their fingernails clipped every so often; they might need to have their teeth trimmed- which would be best to take the pig to the vet; it would be best to wash the guinea pig every month or every other month; they smell more than hamsters. Cons of hamsters include: Not as easy to hold them as guinea pigs; they are very active and run around a lot, making them hard for small children to hold; hamsters may bite people (guinea pigs will too- but not very often, if you treat them right); hamsters are known to try to climb to the top of the cage, push the top off and escape (mine have- almost all 8 of them); if the hamsters do escape, and run under say the refrigerator, it would be extremely difficult to retrieve them; hamsters are prone to tumors from running against the sides of their treadmill (guinea pigs are not - it would be AWFUL to give them exercise wheels and balls- they can severely hurt their backs and feet). Hope this helps.
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It means to have a fur base color with a few other colors overlapping and ticking it, giving the rodent a more wild look.
This is an example of a rat with an agouti patterned coat.
http://www.miceandrats.com/images/rat_ago.jpg
Can chinchillas live in glass cages?
Yes chinchillas can live in grass cages, but i prefer that you don't put them in grass cages because if you use the grass from the ground they could have all different bacteria on it. To make sure check with your veternarian or your local pet store.
Hope this helps!
How much does a guinea pig weigh?
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.
Why are the teeth of a rodent orange?
Iron is obtained from food that is eaten and as the animal grows older, the discoloration settles in the teeth.