Aren’t they cute? How can you say no to those good looking faces? Even animals as good looking as these guinea pigs find themselves abandoned and looking for a home.
If you’re looking for a guinea pig, March is the official time to adopt one. Of course, there are eleven other unofficial months in which you can adopt a guinea pig. As they say at cavyspirit.com, a guinea pig education, rescue and adoption site, ‘Adopt…don’t shop, please!’
Did you know:
A guinea pig’s life span is 4-8 years
The average male weighs 2-2.5 pounds, and th average female weighs 1.5-2 pounds
Guinea pigs are social animals doing better in groups. When you adopt, think pairs
Nails need to be trimmed every 4-6 weeks
Guinea pigs like a variety of fresh veggies and some fruit in their diet
Most guinea pigs like to play hide and seek
Guinea pigs are not related to pigs
Guinea pigs are members of the rodent family
Different breeds have different fur lengths. Long-coated guinea pigs need regular grooming
Guinea pigs need to have Vitamin C supplemented in their diet, as their bodies don’t manufacture it
Janet Roper
