- First time to see where the name originates, which characterize all. He is not closely related to the pig, but because of the sounds he makes when communicating, similar to the piglets who calls his mother could be a reason he got that name. Pig Guinea is not the place , but this name has been awarded as the UK was sold for a "guinea" coin through the 16th century.
- Origin's is in South America. The Incas are the ones who tamed this pet, increasing it for meat. Even today in Peru and Bolivia is farm-raised pig meat. The estimated consumption of 65 million pigs per year in these two countries.
- belong to the genus Cavia, Cavia species purcellus and is a rodent.
- measuring between 20 and 25 cm, and can weigh 1000 to 1200 grams. The average life expectancy is 5-6 years, but can reach up to 8-9 years. Guinness Book of Records recorded the longest pig as having 14 and 10 months.
- Although not observed even pigs tail. In fact it is only a short extension of the spine, without any physiological importance.
- There are around eight pigs breed, differentiated by hair look fucntie. The coloring is very varied and appealing.
- Gestation lasts more than other rodents: 62-70 days. Duration is influenced by the number of chickens major that mother bears with the more even last longer.
- another contrast to mice or rabbits is that babies are born with their eyes open, with teeth and fur. By 3 hours after the baby was born pig is able to run. Immediately after birth he feeds one so the mother's breastand the food given them already can chew. The female has only two teats, which raise problems when the nest is large, the chickens must be fed at a time. A nest can reach up to 7 puppies, but the average is 2-4.
- pigs quickly reach sexual amturitate: 3-5 weeks males and 4 females. However males are fertile only 8-10 weeks. And to be mated females is recommended until 12 weeks, when the pelvis is fully developed skeleton.
- Mama chicken can mate again as they were still around her. Can be up to 4-5 births per year.
- pigs are social animals that live in pairs. In the natural environment are in groups of 8-10 indvizi to be protected from predators. When you are attacked each running in different directions, confuse the attacker.
- In captivity it is ideal to be kept in pairs, but because it is better to multiply easily be avoided male-female couple. Two women get along very well, but not two males. In larger groups males establish a strict hierarchy. Women do not care very much about this, though often when their females are dominant.
- pigs love to bounce . And a pig stretched, lengthened, a pig is relaxed.
- I'm adorable pets as they are very docile and can easily tame. Although they may be reticent at first to touch, can be trained consistently. These pigs will love to be touched and will approach you. Can recognize people and often greets them with specific sounds. Also when they are hungry, ask in a tone.
- Are pets ideal for children because unlike hamsters or other rodents do not bite and do not scratch.
- guinea pigs can not climb and can not jump. Pay attention when you take it in your arms or place it out of reach, do not fall or jump because they understandyou not seriously injured.
- resistant animals are very healthy. Not require vaccination or frequent visits to the vet. You can choose external parasites if they come mattered. Scurvy and diarrhea are the most common ailments theirs.
- Just like humans can not synthesize their own vitamin C , so it requires an external input. For this special besides pellets in commercial pigs, give them daily fruits and vegetables, greens, where they can obtain this vitamin. For proper digestion always need the fan. Water should not miss.
- have a good memory and senses sharp. Hearing,smell and touch are well developed, sight less. Not stand loud sounds. - Like pigs eat a lot. Always chew something, that and because their teeth incisors grow continuously and must be blunt.
- Unfortunately animals are also often used laboratory experiments to find remedies against many bowl and ours.
- can be housed in the same cage rabbits, but not in other rodents. Hamsters are even little ones can be extremely aggressive with them.
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Nicholas Hasegan
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