DOOF

guinea-pig·Male·4 years·1241 W. Bayaud Avenue, Denver


Sex
Male
Size
Small
Age
4 years
Health
  • Vaccinated

About DOOF

Size: 1.5-2.5 pounds, up to 16` long

Life expectancy: 5-7 years

Group or solo: Guinea pigs are social animals who do well being housed together and can easily live in groups up to 5. They should be kept in same-sex pairs. Pigs already living successfully together should be kept together.

Diet: Grass or timothy hay and fresh, clean water should always be available. 1/8 cup of timothy hay based pellet foot daily. A handful of fresh, leafy vegetables (kale, romaine, bell peppers, and spinach) should be provided with limited amounts of fruit/treats. Pigs cannot manufacture vitamin C, so make sure you provide this nutrient in foods such as bell peppers.
Avoid: Pellets made with nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or corn. Avoid iceberg lettuce, potatoes, cabbage, onions, mushrooms, and broccoli.

Habitat/Housing: A single guinea pig should have 7-10 square feet of space in their enclosure, with each additional guinea pig sharing the same space requiring an ad...

Breed
guinea-pig

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