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Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pigs are not pigs, nor are they from Guinea; guinea pigs are a rodent species belonging to the Caviidae family. They originated in the Andes and do not exist naturally in the wild. In some Indigenous South American groups guinea pigs are a food source and used in folk medicine.

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  2. Do guinea pigs blink?

    Yes, guinea pigs do blink. Thanks for using ChaCha!

  3. Why does my guinea pig squeak?

    Your Guinea Pig is squeaking so much cause she is trying to g...

  4. I had two guinea pigs one died and the other one looks depressed how long do I wait to get another guinea pig?

    You should get another guinea pig as soon as you are able. Th...

  5. Can guinea pigs eat bread?

    NEVER let your guinea eat bread it may choke and kill them- g...

  1. Are guinea pigs good pets?

    They can make good pets but need care including: a roomy cage...

  2. How do you teach guinea pig tricks?

    To teach your guinea pig a completely new trick, you've got t...

  3. What is good name for a brown and white female guinea pig?

    Abner, Adam, Ant, Alphalpha, Ambrosia, Angel, Annabelle, Anne...

  4. Can guinea pigs eat fries?

    A number of plants are poisonous to guinea pigs, including in...

  5. What should i do if my Guinea pig have a diarrhea?

    If your Guinea pig has diarrhea, then perhaps you can try fee...

  1. How much does it cost to raise a guinea pig?

    You should expect to pay an average of about one thousand dol...

  2. How do you teach guinea pig tricks?

    To teach your guinea pig a completely new trick, you've got t...

  3. Can guinea pigs eat strawberries?

    Yes, Guinea Pigs can eat strawberries. Fresh foods play an im...

  4. Can guinea pigs catch colds from humans?

    Hamsters can catch the human cold virus, so avoid contact if ...

  5. What is the best food for guinea pigs?

    A guinea pig's main diet should consist of dried timothy hay ...

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  1. How long do guinea pigs live?

    Guinea Pigs live for an average of 4-8 years. According to th...

  2. What does it mean when a guinea pig purrs?

    A guinea pig purrs when it is happy and content. - Thanks for...

  3. Why does my guinea pig squeak?

    Your Guinea Pig is squeaking so much cause she is trying to g...

  4. Is it okay to have just one guinea pig?

    Guinea pigs are social animals and naturally live in large he...

  5. What does it mean when my guinea pig licks me?

    Even though I like to think they're being affectionate, some ...

  1. How long do guinea pigs live?

    Guinea Pigs live for an average of 4-8 years. According to th...

  2. What does it mean when a guinea pig purrs?

    A guinea pig purrs when it is happy and content. - Thanks for...

  3. Can you give a guinea pig a bath?

    Yes, guinea pigs should be bathed every 3-4 months along with...

  4. What is a good guinea pig name?

    Lester is a really good guinea pig name. Is there anything el...

  5. Why do guinea pigs make the noise they do?

    Guinea pigs have a large vocabulary and it can help you to kn...

  1. Is it okay to have just one guinea pig?

    Guinea pigs are social animals and naturally live in large he...

  2. How do I give guinea pigs vitamin c?

    Put vitamin C tablets into their food or water if you are con...

  3. Can guinea pigs have straw?

    Guinea pigs need hay, they can't eat straw. Straw isn't good ...

  4. How often do guinea pigs need exercise?

    If pig is confined in a standard size manufactured cage, she ...

  5. What is the average age of a guinea pig?

    A guinea pig can be one of the most endearing and wonderful p...

About Guinea Pig

Guinea pigs became popular household pets when European traders introduced them to the Europe in the 16th century. Thanks to breeding, guinea pigs come in lots of different colors and sizes.

The guinea pig is also a popular model organism, often used for researching human medical conditions. The guinea pig is a very smart mover and can navigate complex paths to a food source. They are good swimmers, but are poor at climbing and not very agile. Their vision isn’t as good as a humans, but have much broader periphery vision at 340 degrees. They communicate like humans with vocalization, and have a highly developed hearing and sense of touch.

Guinea pigs have up to five litters per year, with an average of three pups per litter. The average gestation period is 63–68 days. Unlike other animals, the guinea pig is well developed with hair, teeth, claws, and partial eyesight right away. They can also move right away and digest solid foods.

The main diet of a guinea pig is grass. They have a much longer colon than other rodents and must supplement their diet by eating their own feces. The feces are released as soft pellets, called cecotropes, which recycle fiber, B vitamins, and bacteria for proper digestion.

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