How will i choose a good guinea pig?

Question

what should i look or observe when buying a guinea pig? how do i know if it is a male or female?

Answer 1

If looking in a pet store, note whether or not the staff is knowledgeable about guinea pigs, that the piggies are kept in appropriate, clean housing with a good diet, and the staff handles the piggies regularly.

Look for stores that house males and females separately, to avoid a surprise litter.

Or look for a shelter or rescue: guinea pigs often end up in shelters or rescues and this is a great place to give a guinea pig a second chance at life. Guinea pigs from shelters might be a little more skittish at first if they were not handled much when young, but most will settle down in their new homes once a routine is established.

Try to avoid guinea pigs that are panicky when handled, especially if they do not relax quickly, and also those that are overly quiet and calm (they may be ill).

The guinea pig should be alert and active.

Avoid guinea pigs that are overly skinny or grossly overweight. The body should be firm and rounded.

The nose, eyes, ears, and rear end should be clean and free from discharge.

The coat should be full and soft.

Check the skin for flakes or redness, and be on the lookout for any signs of parasites such as lice.

Here are a couple of links with loads of information, also a link on how to s*x a guinea pig.  



Good luck with your new furry friend ! :)))

http://www.guinealynx.info/healthycavy.h...

http://www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm

http://www.arba.net/Breeds.htm#c

Answer 2

Make sure everything looks good and healthy one it. Do not get one that has foggy eyes, is breathing hard, has any types of scabs, ect... If you are buying it a pet shp, they shuld be able to tell the s*x for you.

Look at the personality too! Make sure you get one that is social, and likes to held, and not one that is scared of anything.  

Answer 3

Look for lots of movement and stable movement, clear eyes, ears and nose- no rasping or wheezing in the chest. Squeaking and scrabbling when held is perfectly fine, don't worry about it- and the staff members, if you're in a pet shop, should be able to tell you the gender.