Speaking about toys for guinea pigs, one cannot but emphasize that the most important thing in this business is safety. Safety first! Many of the commercially available toys (for example, cat balls with bells inside) are dangerous due to small parts. Some can cause serious damage, some can be harmful due to the varnishes and paints used. […]
Listed below are the five components of piggy happiness. If these components are present, then your pig will live a long and happy “pig” age. 1. Another guinea pig Guinea pigs are herd animals, so they feel much happier when kept together. You will immediately notice changes in behavior and a higher level of activity in two […]
So, the guinea pig is chewing on the cage. If this happens only occasionally, and you accidentally notice only small scratches and traces of two small teeth on the cage bars or somewhere else, then there is no reason to sound the alarm. But if the pig chews on the cage regularly, methodically, completely gnawing the […]
Despite the awkward physique, guinea pigs are very agile animals, they move dexterously and quickly, they can run one after another and arrange obstacle races, they should not be deprived of the opportunity to frolic, so walking around the room is very good for the health of the pigs The most important requirement when organizing […]
You can read more about caring for long-haired guinea pigs in the article on caring for long-haired guinea pigs . Papillots are usually pieces of rubber and balsa paper or a piece of plain kitchen towel that holds strands of wool and is secured with an elastic band. Young pigs (up to three months old) need only […]
Usually guinea pigs live 5-8 years, but there are cases when these animals lived up to 15 years. We know of a reliable case when a female long-haired guinea pig reproduced normally at the age of seven years. Aging females (from the age of four) should be excluded from reproduction. From the age of five, […]
If we talk about the summer keeping of guinea pigs on the street, we mean, first of all, aviaries (for temporary keeping) or summer houses (for permanent keeping). Aviaries for guinea pigs In the summer months, guinea pigs can (and should!) Be released onto the grass and fresh air, arranging a temporary aviary in the […]
Long-haired pig breeds require special care, a lot of time and effort, and most importantly, great patience. They need to be combed out daily and their hair removed in specially prepared papillotes, otherwise their wool will get tangled and look untidy. Guinea pigs can gnaw or chew their fur, most often if they are kept […]
Weighing your guinea pig, as well as keeping specific records, can be very helpful in monitoring your pet’s health. You can create a small notebook where you will note the following: How much does your pig weigh. This way you can always notice if she is losing or gaining weight. How to weigh a guinea pig? Any kitchen […]
Guinea pigs are very unpretentious in terms of care. Even children starting from 6-7 years of age can have such a pet. The exception is long-haired pigs, which must be brushed every day. So what does caring for a guinea pig include? Feeding – 2-3 times a day. Feeder cleaning, airing – once a day. Litter […]
