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We hope you enjoy our guinea pig pages covering:
General Guinea Pig Information
Male: Boar
Female: Sow
Average adult weight: 900-1200 grams for males
700-900 grams for females
Maturity: 8-10 weeks for males
4-5 weeks for females
Gestation period: 60-72 days
Average litter size: 2-6
Weaning age: 3-4 weeks
Body temperature: 38-39oC
Life Span: 4-7 years
Correct handling: The best way to hold a guinea pig is with one hand under the chest and the other hand supporting the guinea pig’s bottom
Guinea pigs (cavia aperea porcellus) are also frequently called cavies. Born without a tail, they are rodents that can have many different coat types and colours (see guinea pig breeds). Guinea pigs make fantastic pets, although they can be nervous at first if they are treated with love and care they are easy to handle and rarely bite. Guinea pigs are somewhat unagile in comparison to other rodents. However, despite their stumpy legs and stocky bodies they are able to run relatively fast. This is a very important ability for wild guinea pigs that are prey to many.
One of the most charming traits of guinea pigs is their very varied vocabulary which they use for communication. This can range from high pitched squeals and squeaks to low purrs and even grunts. There is nothing more welcoming than a chorus of excited guinea pigs greeting you on your return.
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