So yeah. I just recently adopted a Guinea Pig and while I know the basics, is there any advice that the Escapists on having one? Major does or don't, things they like or don't and any advice at all is appreciated.
Guinea Pig Advice
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Guinea pigs are pretty easy going...
-They're very social, but usually quiet. Mine have never liked running around or anything, but all loved being up.
-They like eating grass, so in the summer I'd put them outside on the lawn, under their cage. Don't forget the water bottle and some form of shade.
-Be careful when picking them up/holding them/putting them down, they can't judge hight very well and sometimes jump from high places.
-There are some foods that aren't great for them, iceburg lettuce being one.
I built mine a simple wooden house (more like a tunnel)...shaped like this: |``| for him to lie in, climb on and chew. Make sure it's untreated wood and it'll be fine.
Good luck!
-They're very social, but usually quiet. Mine have never liked running around or anything, but all loved being up.
-They like eating grass, so in the summer I'd put them outside on the lawn, under their cage. Don't forget the water bottle and some form of shade.
-Be careful when picking them up/holding them/putting them down, they can't judge hight very well and sometimes jump from high places.
-There are some foods that aren't great for them, iceburg lettuce being one.
I built mine a simple wooden house (more like a tunnel)...shaped like this: |``| for him to lie in, climb on and chew. Make sure it's untreated wood and it'll be fine.
Good luck!
Always, always provide a constant supply of either timothy hay or alfalfa(depending on which their food doesn't already have in it; if I recall, they all have one or the other, but not both). Do not give them rabbit food, as it is not fortified with vitamin C (humans and guinea pigs are the only mammals that don't produce their own). Do not get them a no leak water bottle. I'm not sure if they're too dumb or too weak to press the button, but they will never figure out how to work it.