start with some 'history ...
Cuy (guinea pig porcellus) are part of the rodent family and are grouped together in the order of isticomorfi the rich and chinchillas. Their country of origin is South America. They have a compact, rounded, short legs and delicate and have no tail. It is good to know that guinea pigs have teeth to continued growth, so to avoid health problems you need to provide something that helps them eat. Males are larger than females, and weigh between 900 and 1200 grams (females ranging between 700 and 900). Their average lifespan is 5-6 years.
are crepuscular animals and during the afternoon and night sleep for most of the time. They are social animals, so it may be that we can bring together more individuals in the same cage, but this depends from person to person.
Guinea pigs are very timid and fearful animals, so should be treated calmly and gently, avoiding sudden movements and loud noises, very rarely bite and are very docile.
not tolerate sudden changes in diet and environment. Their food preferences are established early in life so it's important to get used to a very small selection of food, as trying to change the power supply to an adult is almost impossible.
Just as rabbits, guinea pigs are also animals coprophagous , which means they ingest the feces particular - the caecotrophy - getting them from the anus, before they touch the ground. This is part of the normal digestive process and therefore should not be hindered. Another typical behavior is the popcorning , that is when the pig starts to bounce back arching. Do not panic, because it is a manifestation of happiness.
But now we welcome our new friend.
Before you bring home our guinea pig, please make sure you have everything you need ready: the cage full house, easy to drink, food and hay.
least for the first day, keep it in a quiet room, away from other animals, children and loud noises, because it must be given time to acclimatise and get used to the new family. Remember that changes are a source of stress for you!
The best way to socialize with them and gaining their trust with the tasty morsels, such as herbs, although it certainly will hide under the hay or in the house at the slightest movement. You have to equip yourself with a good dose of patience to let you know and accept as a friend!
If you want a guinea pig for a friend, you look in store from December 4th!
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