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- What does it mean when my guinea pig fluffs up?
- Are guinea pigs born naked?
- What are the fluffy guinea pigs called?
- Which breed of guinea pig is friendliest?
- Why do guinea pigs stare at walls?
- Why is my guinea pig facing the corner?
- What is a werewolf guinea pig?
- What is a werewolf skinny pig?
- Is guinea pig furry?
- Are male guinea pigs nicer than females?
- What is the softest breed of guinea pig?
- Can you take a guinea pig on a walk?
- Can guinea pigs fart?
- What is the rarest guinea pig?
- What is the cutest guinea pig in the world?
What does it mean when my guinea pig fluffs up?
For example, has your guinea pig ever fluffed up his/her fur while eating delicious veggies next to a companion? It means that they are trying to look aggressive and bigger so that no one will come close and steal their food.
Are guinea pigs born naked?
Baby rodents are usually born blind, naked and pretty helpless. But guinea pig babies are quite amazing. They are born as fully furred, little copies of their parents. Although, like all mammals, they need milk from their mothers, guinea pigs also eat solid food almost right from the start of their lives.
What are the fluffy guinea pigs called?
Silkie Guinea Pig
Also known as Shelties, this breed of guinea pig comes from England and is called a Silkie because of its long, soft, smooth, shiny haircoat.
Which breed of guinea pig is friendliest?
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.
Why do guinea pigs stare at walls?
On average, a guinea pig stares because they're bored, curious, fearful, or sleeping. Sometimes they stare because they're sick, want something, or are grieving.
Why is my guinea pig facing the corner?
When your guinea pig is hunched up in a corner, looking sad and depressed, something is probably bothering it. ... NOTE: Because of their natural instinct, guinea pigs can hide their illness. In the wild, it is a survival mechanism against predators picking out an easy target.
What is a werewolf guinea pig?
A werewolf skinny is a skinny pig that is born with fur drifted all over it's body. ... A werewolf skinny's fur is very fine, and is sometimes grouped so close together that it looks like a skinny pig, is a furry pig until you look closely! The only place the a werewolf skinny will not get fur on, is it's belly!
What is a werewolf skinny pig?
Skinny pigs are born nearly hairless and must maintain the same level of hair through their life. "Werewolf" is a slang term for skinny pigs with more hair than usual, extending up over the face and onto the neck and shoulders. Extremely hairy werewolf skinny pigs will have hair all the way down to their rump.
Is guinea pig furry?
Most guinea pigs have fur, but one laboratory breed adopted by some pet owners, the skinny pig, is a mostly furless breed.
Are male guinea pigs nicer than females?
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.
What is the softest breed of guinea pig?
Among all the guinea pig breeds, the Silkie is known for being the most gentle. They have a laid back personality and may appear like shy creature in the beginning. It may take them longer than other guinea pigs to warm up to you. Silkies can be high maintenance due to their hair.
Can you take a guinea pig on a walk?
You can "walk" a guinea pig on a leash, but don't try to get your guinea pig to go for outdoor walks. Unlike dogs and cats, cavies cannot successfully learn to go for leashed walks. Do not take your guinea pig onto a sidewalk in an attempt to get him to walk like your neighbor's miniature poodle.
Can guinea pigs fart?
But, can guinea pigs also fart? Well, sadly yes! This phenomenon is completely normal and natural but did you know that too much gas can become dangerous? Even though their digestive system is broadly similar to ours, guinea pigs are unable to pass large quantity of gas through their intestines.
What is the rarest guinea pig?
The White Crested guinea pig is perhaps the rarest breed of guinea pigs. They are predominantly golden in color and come in various coat types. Grooming is easy as they have very short hair.
What is the cutest guinea pig in the world?
Booboo has been named 'the world's cutest guinea pig' after attracting 17,000 followers on Instagram. Dutch owner, Megan van der Elst, describes the American-crested blonde as the 'perfect model'.
