To aid in the maintenance of healthy teeth guinea pigs should be given wood to chew on and have access to dirt. They puff up their fur when frightened, and they make 11 different sounds, of which wheep is often reserved for. Their molars are particularly suited for grinding plant matter, and grow continuously throughout the animals life. These include birth order, age, species, gender, diet, lifestyle, overall health, and genetics. To make one youll first need to print out the template. Mar 21, 2018 hope you like our compilation, can we hit 250 likes on this video. Guinea pigs are social companion animals that require daily interaction. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Providing the opportunity for your guinea pig to graze on grass is also important to their wellbeing. Thatll keep him somewhat contained and he can eat all the grass he wants. We manufacture all of our guinea pig foods ourselves, and harvest the. Oct 18, 2019 guinea pigs as pets obstacle courses for pigsfun with pigs.
I might use this book in my future classroom in an. May 10, 2019 wet grass isnt ideal for the guinea pigs to eat so it would probably be safest to keep a door between the enclosure and the lawn area so they cant access the grass after it rains. This 3 pack of hay takes up a rather lot of space but it provides plenty of hay for our guinea pigs. If you are considering getting a guinea pig, you will need to know the basic facts about them. Showing how happy he is that you are going to color him. Whether you enjoy a cream colored guinea pig or a tri colored guinea pig, your cavy will love you just the same and squee in glee to see you enter the room.
My favorite part was when the kids are in the long grass while talking about how minis guinea pig is from peru. We later found out tomatoes were not safe for guinea pigs. Science fair project ideas using guinea pigs sciencing. Admittedly paper guinea pigs are not the same as the real thing but they are still cute. Discover the average guinea pig weight and how much a fullsize guinea pig should weigh in this guide to guinea pig size. Check out these funny and cute guinea pigs in this funny and cute pigs videos compilation. Fun things to do with guinea pigs as pets a family. Whistling shows excitement, usually at your presence or in anticipation of food. Avoid a guinea pig this panicky when handled, especially if it does not relax quickly. Although there is a wide variety of hay available right from alfalfa, meadow to oats and bermuda, still timothy hay is the first choice among most guinea pig owners. Guinea pigs require about 2550mg of vitamin c daily, which can be obtained through fresh, raw fruits and vegetables or through supplements fed to domestic animals.
We hope that this story will shed some light on what bitsys experience with a guinea pig uti has been like. Nevilles nest is a small guinea pig rescue, taking in unwanted piggies and placing them in forever homes. In contrast, chattering is a sign of warning from your guinea pig. This is the first time these little guys are eating grass. Guinea pig food list feeding guinea pigs guinea pigs. The story of a guinea pig, piggy, waking up in the sweet grasses of heaven is a comforting. Cmmv infects grass species such as dactylis glomerata cocksfoot, phleum pratense timothy. Cat grass growing kit 3 pack organic seed, soil and bpa free containers non gmo. Did you know that there are over 300 fiction books you can read in english that feature guinea pigs as either a main character or as an essential part of the action. However, if you have time, you can grow in some fresh grass in containers and start replacing a small portion of your guinea pigs diet with that fresh grass. These variations make the animals unique and interesting to look at. Guinea pigs should receive about 2 tablespoons of high quality guinea pig pellets mazuri or oxbow brand per day. Older boars may develop a condition called impaction. This is a common occurrence with most guinea pigs as they are generally very happy and excitable animals.
Whether youre taking a guinea pig home for your kids or for yourself, the act of bringing one into your life requires the same due diligence that taking any other pet home would. A guinea pigs daily diet should primarily consist of grass hay, such as timothy or orchard grass, which they should have access to at all times. Avoid a guinea pig that is overly quiet and calm as it may be ill. If you bring a guinea pig out on in the yard to eat grass, you have to keep an eye. Quality guinea pig foods, fresh from the farm and direct to your pets cage. Fresh grass contains far less concentration of calcium due to high water content and is an excellent replacement for hay in such a scenario. The guinea pig killer in, my goat ate its own legs. Your guinea pig is never going to talk, but you can still tell how it feels from its sounds. The benefit of hardwood shavings versus recycled paper or grass is testable. If they do not have an areas where they can graze safely for example, free roaming in a safe enclosure, then offering cut grass is another alternative however, they should not be fed lawn trimmings, as these can cause digestive upsets. Guinea pigs often learn to enjoy these tablets, eating them from their owners hands. They used to eat it like it was going out of style. The perfect gifts for the animal enthusiast or literary aficionado in your life. Guinea pig grass by margaret mahy fantastic fiction.
Did you know that there are over 300 fiction books you can read in english that feature guinea pigs as. My guinea pigs go onto the grass for quite a few hours each day. There are a number of treats and toys available to use when bonding with your guinea pig. A picture book by margaret mahy 1988 literacy 2000, readtogether stage 2 guinea pig grass p written by margaret mahy illustrated by kelvin hawley isbn. Kune kune pigs are unique in that they eat grass and have a sweet disposition. Avoid a guinea pig that is either overly skinny or grossly overweight. Guinea pigs in fiction a listing compiled by caroline fewtrell. As with any animal, adult guinea pig size can vary based on a number of factors.
This is a special seed blend of grass that cats love and guinea pigs love it, too. If you have a kid whod love a pet guinea pig but dont want the responsibility of keeping them it might be the next best thing. The muscles of these guinea pigs have weakened and they are no longer able to expel the soft caecal pellets that accumulate in the perineal sack. Purring shows enjoyment, such as when petted or held. Legumes are higher in calcium and have a calciumphosphorus ratio with more calcium than is recommended for most guinea pigs.
The could fit into almost any permaculture system or homesteading plan because they are just that small. All of our seed is locally sourced for pet and pet lovers. Color the adorable guinea pig in this coloring page while teaching your kids about his. Nevilles nest guinea pig rescue, leicester, united kingdom. Bitsys uti a guinea pig health story the guinea pig. Guinea pigs benefit from feeding on fresh grass hay in addition to food pellets. Vitakraft timothy hay, premium sweet grass hay, 100% american grown, 56 ounce resealable bag. But now, having read i love guinea pigs, a picturebook by the prolific dick. Im allergic to timothy hay, which is why i went with the orchard grass hay instead. We had a book that said it was ok to feed them tomatoes, but then one died after only 4 days. From the different breeds of guinea pig to consider, like the american, silkie, peruvian or teddy guinea pig, to their proper care and maintenance, theres a lot to know before adding one to your family.
Made from highfiber timothy grass meal, the pellets provide vitamins and minerals like vitamin c, important to keeping guinea pigs healthy and contain no seeds, fruits or artificial ingredients. It has the perfect balance of fiber, protein, and calcium, which is required by our guinea pigs. A possible project examines guinea pig preference of vitamincrich produce. There are some people love to have a guinea pig as a pet to take care.
Dactylis glomerata an overview sciencedirect topics. Guinea pigs love to eat plain old green grass, like regular lawn grass. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. There are many different colors of guinea pigs, as you have learned. Lianne is a veterinarian, epidemiologist, and freelance writer whos written nearly 400 articles for the spruce pets. Pokey cover c and text illustrations c by christopher denise. Classic tales retold starring a cast of furry guinea pig friends. Guinea pigs were used in some major advertising campaigns in the 1990s and 2000s, notably for egg banking plc, 3 snapple, and blockbuster video. I have also written a book called guinea pig diet for beginners which you can. Some environmental and humanitarian groups are making a real push to encourage guinea pig farming as an. You can tell that they are especially excited when a guinea pig performs little hops in the air, also known as popcorning. I love guinea pigs read and wonder books by dick kingsmith. It is lush and clearly good quality and the guinea pigs evidently love it as they eat plenty despite all the greens and veg we give them. A science fair project might involve how a guinea pig navigates a maze.
Guinea pigs are small pets, but they require plenty of space, time, effort, and human interaction. Basically, anything that is in the meadow while harvesting ends up in the bag for your guinea pigs. Marshmellow the guinea pig book 1 dickerson, susan and naomi starr. Keeping and caring for a pet guinea pig the spruce. Provides comfort and protection make your pet guinea pigs feel truly at home by giving them a secure space of their own. A guinea pig named rodney, voiced by chris rock, was a prominent character in the 1998 film dr. He was the male and hogged the food from the females which is why they affected him more. If you are willing to give your guinea pig a good home with proper food, attention, living space, grooming, and.
Timothy hay is the best type of feed available for your guinea pig. Funny and cute guinea pig videos compilation 2018 youtube. A book for little readers encountering loss and grief for the first time. Meadow hay is softer than timothy hay, which is pleasant for some guinea pigs to munch on. You can plant it in a large, wide planter or, those wide, flat plastic boxes you buy to store wrapping paper are in are excellent and the guinea pig can run around in there. Your pet will depend on you for food, water, medical care and companionship.
According to vanderlip, some historians speculate that the roasted meat reminded europeans of suckling pigs. Well be working on our guinea pig enclosure and posting about it when were finished. Require 30 to 50 mg of vitamin c daily from highquality food, vitamin. Browse our products made for rabbits and guinea pigs.
Guinea pigs often require bedding in their cage bottom. We love to take our guinea pigs outdoors so they can walk in the grass and have a snack. Green, long grass strands are the distinct characteristic of this hay. How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet. The 10pound bag of guinea pig food by oxbow essentials is chock full of all the nutrients your little critter needs. Flourithing 3 types of combined, guinea pig chew molar sticks toys, all natural apple branch, timothy stick, sweet bamboo, for rabbits, hamster, bird, etc. Apr 29, 2015 no one is really sure where the name guinea pig came from. Although commercial guinea pig pellets are manufactured with vitamin c, the supplement often degrades. I think you should take them off your in moderation list as.
We manufacture all of our guinea pig foods ourselves, and harvest the ingredients from local farms in virginia and maryland. They may live as long as 10 years the average is 5 to 7, so the decision to bring one into your home must be made carefully. Dolittle, and linny the guinea pig is a costar on nick jr. I completely know about guinea pigs by lauren child goodreads. A guinea pig can be one of the most endearing and wonderful pets. They communicate by making various sounds that have different meanings and popcorn, or jump in the air, when happy.