Interesting Animal Facts: Features of Guinea Pigs

04.06.2023 21:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

Guinea pigs are funny, small animals that are fairly easy to care for.

Key Features of Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs are adorable: compact and not overly active, they are a great option for those who want an undemanding pet.

Despite the name, they do not belong to marine life, they do not like water, but they know how to swim well. 5. They have a gentle disposition, get used to the owner, can become tame, but you need to accustom them to yourself gradually, without scaring them.

Guinea pigs sleep for 10 minutes several times a day, the rest of the time they are awake. These rodents, despite their name, do not like water.

Guinea pigs can be seriously injured even if they fall from a small height. Animals, unlike other rodents, such as mice, can distinguish colors

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How to communicate with a guinea pig

Always talk quietly with the animal, accustoming it to your hand with some kind of treat. When picking up a guinea pig, grab it with one hand under the breast, and support it from below with the other. It is best for children to hold the guinea pig with both hands, holding it lightly against their chest.

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  1. Key Features of Guinea Pigs
  2. How to communicate with a guinea pig