Guniea pig help!?

Question

I am getting a guniea pig in a few monthes. What do i need to know??? Plz help with names!!! i don't no if a am getting a boy or a girl yet. Where can i get a cheaper guniea pig? thx

Answer 1

I had a two of them once. Scruffy and Smudgy.

They were both girls from the same litter. You should really get 2 instead of one. That way it's twice the fun and they keep each other company when you're not around to.

Mine had a little wooden hutch. Its cost about $85.

They each had a harness so they could go for little walks around the backyard. They LOVE grass! Some do p**p alot though. Not all of them.

They're really sweet and caring animals.

The males and females are just as good as each other.

Names?

I like the more strange names such as:

Dakota

Willow

Oak

Clover

Anastasia

Sadie

Claudia

Now and then give them some apple and carrots as a treat.

Good luck with your Guinea Pigs!  =]

Answer 2

Rescue a guinea pig from a shelter-theyre usually free(perhaps a small donation fee) and theyre usually spayed/neutered too!

Answer 3

Please don't ever use a harness/leash on a guinea pig. It is horrible for their spine. Save your money and build them a playpen out of your leftover cubes if you want to give them time outside, but ALWAYS supervise.

Answer 4

Guinea pigs are not easy pets to care for, but they are VERY rewarding. Here are a few websites to check out:

www.guinealynx.com

www.cavyspirit.com

www.cavycages.com

You need to get TWO guinea pigs of the same s*x, for starters. Do NOT go to a pet store unless you enjoy your guinea pigs having URIs, mites, & lice. Believe me, it's not fun. Check petfinder to find out if any guinea pigs near you are in local shelters or rodent rescues. The cavycages website should explain about C&C cages, an easy-to-build, affordable type of caging that allows the guinea pigs to have a suitable amount of room for exercise. Guinea pigs require near daily laptime & floortime to keep them stimulated and happy. They need daily vegetables, unlimited timothy hay, & a good quality pellet, such as Oxbow. A local exotic vet should always be available in case of a health emergency, as guinea pigs are very fragile animals and go downhill very quickly.

Answer 5

You need to know they eat LOTS and make sure you pick them up daily otherwise they will get really anxious about being picked up and go rogue on you