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Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs Make Great Family Pets

September 27, 2018 1 Comment

So you want to get your family a new pet. A little concerned about the commitment? Well, then, you may want to get them a guinea pig. Well, not just one – get them two guinea pigs!

Guinea Pigs as family #pets

Special note: this post is dedicated to “Wocky” (alias – “Rocky”) …. he came to our preschool class with little Miss C as her show and tell. Little Miss C is still learning how to say her R’s! LOL  His guinea pig buddy who stayed at home is named “Bullwinkle,” of course.  I was so taken with his cuteness and how much she loves him that I wanted to learn more about guinea pigs and am now sharing it with you …

What are guinea pigs?

Guinea pigs are small domesticated rodents,  originally native to South America. These little balls of fur, also known as cavies, are affectionate, fun, hearty and easy to care for. They are small. Most weigh 1.5 to 2.5 lbs.

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So, why isn’t it right to get just one guinea pig?

Guinea pigs are very social creatures and, to have a happy life, they need at least one companion guinea pig to live with them. If they live alone, guinea pigs can become withdrawn and depressed. Happy guinea pigs always have at least one other guinea pig to be their friend. 

Important note: if they are not spayed or neutered, be sure to get guinea pigs of the same gender.

Two guinea pigs are better than one! #pets

Caring For Your New Guinea Pigs

Happy guinea pigs love their food and they eat a lot! They eat hay, special guinea pig pellets and many kinds of fruits and vegetables.*


See the articles below for specific foods guinea pigs should or should not eat. 

Good read => *What To Feed And NOT To Feed Guinea Pigs

 Good read => *Tips on Feeding Guinea Pigs

So you have made a decision and you are getting guinea pigs for your family. Now, you have to get some stuff!


Guinea Pig Supplies

Here are some of the things you will want to get for your new little fur babies:

☑️ Guinea Pig Book

☑️ Guinea Pig Bowls

☑️ Guinea Pig Cages 

☑️ Guinea Pig Hay

☑️ Guinea Pig Hay Feeders

☑️ Guinea Pig Vitamins

☑️ Guinea Pig Pellets

☑️ Guinea Pig Toys

Getting a guinea pig as your new family pet? Here are some things you will want to know #pets #guineapigs #familyfun Click To Tweet

Enjoy!

 

 

 

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Filed Under: Family Fun, kids, Lifestyle, tips Tagged With: Guinea Pigs, pets

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