What is the best guinea pig...

Question

Are Acorn and Nutmeg good names for guinea pigs if I got a couple? Also, what breed would you recommend? I don't want a long-haired one, and I want a friendly one. And could you please give me link to pictures of good guinea pig cages? Thanks!

Answer 1

FOR THE CAGES TRY TO MAKE ONE THERE BIGGER AND CHEAPER THERE CALLED C&C CAGES TRY IT!

Answer 2

Really, you can't judge a guinea pigs temperament on its breed. There will be guinea pigs of all breeds that are friendly, and guinea pigs of all breeds that are finicky. You never know. I'd go for any short-haired breed, such as an American, American Crested, or Abyssinian. Long-haired breeds are harder to groom, especially for a first time owner. Make sure you adopt two guinea pigs, not just one. They're very social animals and won't be happy alone.

Here's the only link you'll need to see good guinea pig cages. It has tons of photos and information. No other cage is large enough for a guinea pig. http://www.cavycages.com

Answer 3

Do not get a skinny pig.  They have many health issues that first time guinea pig owners are not prepared to handle.  Do your research before you get a new pet.  A great place to start is www.guinealynx.info they have great information about guinea pigs.

Answer 4

Skinny pig - hairless guinea pigs

Answer 5

Ok first when you get your guinea pig you want to look for these three things

1. Health

Make sure he is alert, happy, and running around. He should not have runny "leavings" or discolored or deformed "leavings" He should have NO discharge around his eyes or nose. He should have well groomed fur and no missing fur or mites.

2. Personality

He should let you hold him and be sweet and hyper, he shouldn't bite, or run away. Look for a friendly one that comes up to other than running away. And ALWAYS ask to hold them before you buy them. Then you can make sure he is healthy and is friendly and sweet. Also try and get a baby.

3. Looks, and Breed

He should be the breed of your choise and he should be in your terms "cute"

If you have this then you got your piggie!!! But when getting pairs get TWO FEMALES not odd numbers (one might be left out) or more than 2 (the cage will be to small and cramped for them) two MALES will fight and a female and male will BREED. Here is good sized cage http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js...

Just buy a water dispenser (or water bowl) food bowel, bedding, 2-3 toys, a plce to hide/sleep, treats, and food. Now you are ready to get started!!

Names

Our old piggie names were Chubby, Shadow, and Peanut

I like the name acorn =)

First i would try to get the piggie from an SPCA (cute little piggies need to be saved from be putt to sleep!! My convinced my friend to get one from a shelter!) Then try a breeder. But LASTLY get it from a petsmart or petplus who sells good healthy pets and knows about animals.

GOOD LUCK! =)

Answer 6

It is a myth that two males will fight. Don't listen to the above who said that.

Check out the guinealynx and guineapigcages.com links given to you already.