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Usually, and most of the time, Guinea Pigs will stop what they are doing and stand still, when they are: Frightened, Curious, and when they hear an un-farmiliar noise. This is totally normal for any guinea pig to do, so don't be worried if your piggy is eating and stops still for a second or two.
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What is guinea pig litter?
Male Guinea Pigs are called Boars, female Guinea Pigs are called Sows, and babby Guinea Pigs are called Pups. A group of Guinea Pigs is called a Herd. :)
Why do guinea pigs squeak when your holding them and there are no other guinea pigs in the house?
guinea pigs squeak when your holding them and there are no other guinea pigs in the house because they get lonely and even a bit scared so they squeak trying to get comfort or even just to talk.
Why aren't guinea pigs wild?
well.... guinea pigs might not be wild, but wild cavies, simalar to guinea pigs, are wild.
Is tang good for Guinea Pigs?
No! Do not give guinea pigs tang!
When you stroke your guinea pigs under the chin they lift their head up and stay still does this mean they enjoy that?
Yes, when guinea pigs lift their head up and stay still when you stroke them under the chin, it typically means they are enjoying the interaction. Guinea pigs often show this behavior when they are feeling relaxed and comfortable.
Why do guinea pigs pur like a cat?
Guinea pigs pur when they are upset and want you to stop touching them.
Since guinea pigs are neither pigs or from guinea by What other name are they known?
guinea pigs are also commonly known as cavies
Are guina pigs endangered?
No, guinea pigs are domesticated as pets. In some countries they are even raised for meat. There are still plenty of guinea pigs.
Do you take skin off pineapple for your guinea pigs?
usually guinea pigs will eat the meat and stop at the skin. same with watermelon
Why do guinea pigs molt?
Guinea pigs do not molt. Molting is when an organism with an exoskeleton 'sheds' it's outer skeleton and grows a new one, to regenerate. Guinea pigs shed their hair. They just do it; you can't stop it.
When do you stop hand feeding rejected baby guinea pigs?
You stop feeding them when they die.
Can baby wipes be used on guinea pigs?
No why would you ever think that the chemicals are toxic to Guinea pigs and babies you should stop using them.
How old are guinea pigs to stop drinking milk?
When they are about 3 weeks old.
Are guinea pigs a pig or?
No!!!!!!!They are actually part of the rodent family.
Do wild guinea pigs have predators?
There are still wild guinea pigs living in South America, in the mountains of Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Wild guinea pigs have different predators to modern guinea-pigs because of where they live. Predators of wild guinea pigs are wild cats, coyotes, wolves, snakes, hawks, and owls. Humans probably hunt them for easy food, also.
Are guinea pigs vegetarian?
No.
How many guinea pigs do guinea pigs have?
I have three
