Lots of questions about guinea pigs?
1. I don't think that you have to cook kale... 2. Don't give then jalapenos!! It would be way too spicy for them. Bell peppers are good. 3. Yes. My guinea pigs liked pumpkin seeds and sunflowers seeds a lot. 4. Are you talking about the vitamin c that you add to their water? Well, I never gave my guinea pigs vitamin and they were aalways really healthy. 5. You should really have their nial clipped at the vet - especially if they have black nails. They are really hard to clip and it is very painful for them if you cut the nails to shorts cause it will bleed a lot. 6. Pigs don;t need baths that often. Maybe four times a year. 7. Don't use any kind of human shampoo. It contains added chemicals that could harm your pig's hair and skin. Animal shampoo definately. 8. No. If you give them plenty of treats and toys and hard, crunchy foods to chew on, their teeth will wear down themselves. So unless they get super long, you don't need them to get clipped hat often. Maybe once a year. Good luck!!
Hidey House Question? Guinea Pigs?
I was wondering if I got an all natural bamboo basket from dollar tree would be okay as a hidey house since it cost less than you typical igloo. I would cut out on opening in middle and do something with the rough edges, maybe put fabric over it. My real question is it safe to use bamboo? http://www.dollartree.com/Rectangular-V-...
Guinea pig cage questions?
Well first... guinea pigs should be kept in pairs, so if you want her to have the best life get 2.. 1 will get very lonely no matter how much you play with it, they're herd animals.. Second, try to stay away from wood beddings, never use cedar it's toxic and pine is a little too ( not as much as cedar though ) aspen is the best but still.. not great. I personally use carefresh, it's absorbant.. doesn't smell, isn't dusty and it soft on the feet.. Pellet food should always be fed. not mixed food, mixed food contains nuts and seeds which are both fattening and can choke your piggies. Pigloos and wooden houses are ok.. they also love cardboard boxes with doorways cut out. Stay away from pet shop treats they're VERY unhealthy .. just give your piggie 1 cup of veg everyday like they're suppose to have and that's enough of a treat for them. Never feed them any kind of animal product they're herbivores and lactose intolerant so if given animal products (milk, meat, cheese, yoghurt etc) can get very ill.. www.guineapiggie.com is my website if you want to look, it has all about bedding, food, cages, health etc. :)
What glue is safe for guinea pig house's?
Most white glue is made from animal gelatin, from hooves, and says non-toxic right on it. Especially if you buy "School Glue". Be Careful with wood. Many has preservatives. Best to stay safe and use old kid's toys, like TinkerToys, or Popsicle sticks. You can get Bags of them for a dollar, you don't have to buy 100 Popsicles! Try a craft store.
Can I use a bin for a guinea pig cage?
You really need to think this though. Yes i do understand how much you want a guinea pig as they are great pets, i have 4 myself, all rescues from the same pet store that was not taking proper care of them. Along with everything else is vet bills. i have spent close to $1000.00 on my four in the last 4 mounts, are you ready to provide it with proper medical care if it should become ill. Guinea pigs are not cheap pets, they are really quite expensive to care for if you care for them properly and i fear you would not have the money to properly care for one. They have to have a cup of fresh dark green leafy veggies a day and even that runs into a lot of money.Bedding is expensive as well as every thing else. Just food for thought.
How soon after fumigation can my guinea pig go back in the house?
It depends on company to company. If they say five hours, it's five hours. Other people may have had a different company using different chemicals that said five days! Just do what the company itself says.
Should I give my guinea pig a hidey house?
Don't take his house away from him as it mocks his need to burrow in the grasses in the wild, it is part of his natural instincts. I give my girl a towel and of curse she has access to the bed and the goose down blanket to burrow under but it is the same need. To tame him use my towel trick. Wrap him in a towel and lie him on your chest while you are watching TV, reading a book or listening to music. Set him in our lap while you are on the computer, my Miya loves the sound of the keyboard and purrs to it. Just carry him around the house with you as you do your day, they adore doing your day with you. In 2 weeks or less you will have a guinea pig that has boned to you and you have become his companion. You will no longer need the towel, however some do get attached to it as though it were their blankie. My Miya got to keep hers along with the bed!! Towel Trick Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRHsmjemG... Miya's living set up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32KfT58vn...
I want to house my guinea pigs in something other than a standard cage; How should I go about it ?
Your original question sounded like you're asking about making a house or hiding-spot for your guinea pigs, rather than a cage. Even if you have a cage, I'd check out this website:Your Guinea Pig's Home (metric)There's lots of info on there about how to make good-sized cages for your guinea pigs, as well as suggestions on things to put in their cage that make good toys or hiding places.Cardboard is pretty safe to use as a house, although make sure it doesn't have tape on it that they might try to eat. The cardboard houses are only temporary though, since guinea pigs often get pee on it and they get gross and smelly so they need to be thrown out after a while. Cardboard tubes are fun for them as well, although be sure the pigs can easily go through it. You can buy wooden hiding places for them at pet stores. Be sure that the wood is not treated with chemicals as they can ingest them when they chew or lick the wood. You could even build your own if you have the tools and capability, but also be sure to buy wood that is not treated, and I'd stick with materials like pine (or better yet, research what woods are okay for guinea pigs).A super easy thing to make is a cozy--you don't have to have a sewing machine although it helps. Get some fleece (I found some at a second-hand store) and sew it into a bag. You can fold the fleece over once or twice to make it thick and fluffy if you think they might get cold, or just leave one layer on each side if it's usually warm. They like to hide in them and they stay cozy. You will need to wash these though! Be sure to shake out any hay or poops and brush it off before washing. I have a fleece tunnel that they like too.Really if you have a covered area that will make your pig happy. I have towels draped over either side of my piggies cage and they like to hang out under there. Here's one side of my piggies cage (freshly cleaned!) I have pigloos as well although they're not in this picture.
My guinea pig sleeps outside his house. Normal?
I have two Guinea Pigs. Bamf and Coco. Each in a 4'x2' C&C cages. The cages are next to each other (about 6 inches apart, but next to each other) I have tried to get them to be around each other but them being both males form a different litter, they don't get along, therefore the separate cages.) Anyway, they each have the same things in their cages, Hidey house, Hidey tunnel, etc. Now at times, when they are out of their hidey houses, they will torment each other by biting on the cages next to each other and purring and whatnot. And when they sleep, they usually will sleep in their hidey houses, but I've been noticing a lot that Coco will sleep outside of his hidey house, and lay against his cage where Bamf's cage is. Is this normal? He is usually terrified of being out of his hidey house. (their cages are in our family room, where me and my husband spend most of our time when we are home) But now he sleeps outside of his hidey house almost everyday. Is this normal??
I'm getting guinea pigs and have been told that they have to remain outside. I'm worried about sudden weather changes that may affect them. How do I keep them warm and cool outside in extreme temperatures when I can't house them inside?
Firstly, I’d like to preface my answer by saying that you probably shouldn’t get guinea pigs if you can’t keep them indoors. While these adorable pets are originally from South America and do live in the wild there, the weather in that region is consistently warm and mild. Since you haven’t mentioned where you’re located, it’s impossible to tell you if your pigs can or cannot survive the weather in your area all year long.Nonetheless, it’s important to keep a few things in mind before getting guinea pigs, especially when it comes to housing them. If you don’t really know what you’re getting yourself into with cavies, I’d recommend reading an in-depth guide like this one that covers everything you need to know about caring for these rodents. Now, I’d like to go back to answering your question…Assuming you live in a consistently mild climate, you’ll need to provide a shelter for your pets that protects them in all types of weather. Basically, you’ll need a hutch that can give them shade when it’s too hot and sunny so they don’t overheat, a warm place to huddle when it’s cool so they don’t get too cold, and a dry place to stay when it’s raining so they don’t get sick.Having said that, it’s essential to keep in mind that these small creatures are indeed sensitive to extreme temperatures and are simply better off indoors. That doesn’t mean they can’t go outdoors to nibble on some grass and enjoy the warm summer weather. But, it does mean keeping them safe and healthy should always be a priority. Therefore, you may want to consider having both an indoor environment for when the weather is more extreme, and an outdoor enclosure that provides all the essentials for warm summer months.