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Guinea pigs can be trained to perform behaviors. This is a type of memory, however the activity needs to be closely related to food/have food as a reward.
For example, my five pigs all squeek loudly when the screen door slams (but not the heavy door) because they know I'm probably bringing them handfuls of grass.
Also, I've trained them to run up the stairs. This was accomplished by having the cage open at the top of the stairs and showing them how to jump one step at a time.
Addtionally, I have a "guinea pig song" that I sing to them, and then they begin to squeek (again knowing I am bringing them chow. In this case however, they don't respond to my children singing, but sometimes to the TV if the music is the same pitch.
Guinea pigs remember each other for better or worse. Lucy, one of my pigs, normally lives with Chrysanthum (her daughter), but I doubt she "remembers" that it is her daughter. Both pigs are terrified of the other two dominant pigs and when placed together immediately freeze.
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How long can a guinea pig survive withouth food and water or water or foood or something like that?
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How long is a guinea pigs memory?
A guinea pig's memory is long enough to remember who you are, (the hand that feeds it) and what you smell like. Guinea pigs will also remember things they dont like/do like. (eg, if they dont like baths, they will freak out once theyve figured out they're getting one. etc)
What happenes Hold a guinea pig upside down?
I would worry if you lift a guinea-pig by the tail. Guinea-pigs do not have tails so nothing will happen. You must mean something else.
How do you pronounce guinea pig?
It is spelled "guinea pig". You got it right! :)
What does an overgrown guinea pig nail look like?
An overgrown guinea pig nail is long and normally curled. If the nail isn't clipped, then the curled nail can begin to grow underneath the guinea pig's paw and cause pain. A guinea pig's claws should be clipped once a month.
What does it mean when your guinea pig makes a vibrating noise for a long while?
This can mean that the guinea pig was frightened from something loud, like a dog bark or telephone ring.
How long can a guinea pig survive withouth food and water or water or foood or something like that?
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Do guinea pigs have to get their nails clipped?
Yes. If you do not clip the nails, they will grow too long and eventually break on something, and injure the guinea pig.
How long will it take for your new male guinea pig to mate with your female Guinea Pig?
you mean girl guinea pig? Right?!? Because if not, at LEAST two weeks.
What do you do if your guinea pigs teeth are to long?
Take it to the guinea pig dentist
How do you if there something wrong with the guinea pig?
take it to the doctor
How long is a guinea pigs memory?
A guinea pig's memory is long enough to remember who you are, (the hand that feeds it) and what you smell like. Guinea pigs will also remember things they dont like/do like. (eg, if they dont like baths, they will freak out once theyve figured out they're getting one. etc)
How long should you brush your guinea pig?
you should probably brush your Guinea Pig for about 5-10 minutes
How long can you be gone before a guinea pig gets sad?
It depends how close you are to your Guinea Pig, and how much they like you.
How long should you hold your guinea pig?
your should hold your guinea pig for about 30min to an hour each day
How do you carry out a specific learning behavior in a guinea pig?
Train your guinea pig every day, and when it does something right, feed it a treat.
What happenes Hold a guinea pig upside down?
I would worry if you lift a guinea-pig by the tail. Guinea-pigs do not have tails so nothing will happen. You must mean something else.
