tips on how to take care of your guineas

Guinea pigs

it has been months since i did an actual show of my guinea pigs to you guys so here you have it,,,also stay tuned for a cage tour! love you guys enjoy

Brown and white guinea pig in a grassy enclosure
Guinea pigs are small, sociable, ‘chatty’ rodents. There are different breeds and varieties of guinea pigs, with a wide variety of colour and coat lengths.

Typically guinea pigs live for 5-6 years, but some may live longer.

Guinea pigs are traditionally thought of as good first pets for children, but it should always be an adult that takes responsibility to ensure they are properly handled and cared for.

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Understanding Guinea pigs’ needs
There is no one “perfect” way to care for all guinea pigs because every guinea pig and every situation is different. It is up to you how you look after your guinea pig, but you must take reasonable steps to ensure that you meet all their needs.

Read our expert reviewed pet care information to find out more about the needs of guinea pigs:

Environment
Diet
Behaviour
Company
Health and welfare
You can also download our booklet: How to take care of your guinea pigs (PDF 1.38MB)

Guinea pig factfile
Guinea pigs, or ‘cavies’, are social animals with a compact, rounded body shape, short legs and no tail.

They originate from the grasslands and lower slopes of the Andes Mountains in South America. Why not view our full Guinea pig factfile (PDF 44KB).

Guinea pigs are active
Guinea pigs are active up to 20 hours per day and sleep only for short periods.
Guinea pigs are highly social
Guinea pigs are social animals. In the wild they live in close family groups of 5 – 10 individuals, though several groups may live in close proximity to form a colony.
Guinea pigs’ need a high fibre diet that is supplemented with vitamin C
Guinea pigs’ diet needs to be supplemented with plenty of vitamin C, as they lack the enzyme needed to synthesise vitamin C and can only store vitamin C for short periods.

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