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Is a guinea pig right for me?
Determine if you have enough time to care for a guinea pig. Guinea pigs like to explore and play and need time outside of their cage every day. If you do not have at least three or four hours every day to spend supervising your guinea pig while it’s out of the cage, a guinea pig may not be the right pet for you.
What is the best guinea pig to get?
American Guinea Pig
As the most common breed, the American Guinea Pig by default wins the popularity contest. They are known for their great temperament and also get along well with other piggies. Its short, smooth coat makes it easy to take of, particularly for children. Hairless guineas can be spotted a mile away.
What is the best guinea pig to get male or female?
Generally speaking, guinea pig pet parents have found that male guinea pigs tend to be a little more confident or bolder than females. This can sometimes lead to training males and being able to handle them a little easier than their shyer counterparts.
Is it better to have 1 or 2 guinea pigs?
Guinea pigs are one of the largest rodents kept as pets and yet their typical cage is only marginally roomier than housing for much smaller relatives like hamsters and gerbils. (Keep in mind that guinea pigs are highly social, so it is best to have at least two guinea pigs who get along with each other.)
What is the friendliest type of guinea pig?
Abyssinian Guinea Pig The Abyssinian has a reputation for being one of the friendliest and affectionate breeds of guinea pig, although they may be too energetic and excitable for younger children.
Are female guinea pigs nicer than males?
Personality and Character Sows are also less likely to allow you to carry them, but with patience, your female guinea pig will bond with you and be nearly as friendly as the male. Once familiar, it will prefer to be near you when they are scared, and they will also help calm other scared guinea pigs you may have.
Are boy guinea pigs nicer?
Which guinea pig breed is the friendliest?
Teddy guinea pigs are very popular and are often thought of as the friendliest guinea pig breed with people, although they can sometimes have issues sharing a cage with another pig.
Are guinea pigs expensive?
Guinea pigs are pretty cheap to buy, costing anywhere from $10 to $40, with the average price of a guinea pig being around $25. However, they also have setup and ongoing costs. Expect to fork out $200 to begin with, and then up to another $40 a month for a pair of piggies.
Why do guinea pigs make good pets?
Because they are very calm animals, guinea pigs are even good pets for very small children who might otherwise terrify a cat or dog. They are sturdy, so accidental roughness is unlikely to hurt them. Unlike smaller rodents like hamsters and gerbils, guinea pigs are not nervous animals.
Is a guinea pig a good pet?
A guinea pig is often thought of as a good pet for children, and this is true, but as with all pets, parents must make certain the child is old enough to be gentle with the animal and mature enough to care for it properly. They are sociable animals and need homes where they will receive attention and affection.
What is a guinea pig?
Definition of guinea pig. 1. : a small stout-bodied short-eared tailless domesticated rodent ( Cavia porcellus ) of South American origin often kept as a pet and widely used in biological research. — called also cavy.