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This is a matter of choice. Some people prefer the hamster because it is not as noisy. Guinea pigs are very vocal. The guinea pig may be favored because of its bigger size. Both animals can make good pets.

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Which is better guinea pigs or gerbils?

You should get a guinea pig if you have a family they are good with kids and easy to take care of. Hamsters are fun for you to handle on your own because kids could crush or step on them, but warning they chew on your plastic toobs.


What can guinea pigs eat and not eat?

parsley,radishes,celery,apples cut seeds out once i find my guinea pig book ill give you the rest. but why dont you give me youre email adress if you have one heres mine savionsprowl@yahoo.com


How old is your guinea pig in guinea pig years?

Guinea pigs normally live about 5-6 years minimum my friend has a 8 year old guinea pig and she's still jumping around being herself. it depends on the pet how long the cavy lives I'm not tooo sure about the years matter about middle aged younger?


Can guinea pigs and bunnys live together?

While there are some breeders who suggest that rabbits and guinea pigs should not be kept together, our experience has been very positive (with one male rabbit and a male and female guinea pig kept together in the same hutch). The reasons sometimes cited for not keeping them together include (a) the guinea pig being hurt (perhaps accidentally) by a wayward kick from the rabbit and/or (b) that guinea pigs kept in isolation can suffer from 'behavioural disorders'. Both animals are social in the wild but countless examples of them being kept either alone or with a member of the other species suggest that success or failure in doing this has more to do with the temperament of the individual animals concerned. Clearly, if being kept together results in repeated fighting, then remove the animals to separate cages. Otherwise, injury will likely result (probably worse for the guinea pig). Also, make sure to provide the guinea pigs with extra vitamin c in the form of foods high in this or supplements in their water. Like I say, our experience has been very positive so far.


Can guinea pigs get a cold?

just like you and me gunie pigs get cold the best way to prevent this if your gunie pig is outside is create a bedding area from it or just get a little box and fill it with hay this will keep them warm and make them feel safe