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All you Abysinians, stand up!  82

All About Abyssinian Guinea Pigs

All you Abysinians, stand up! The Abyssinian guinea pig is one of the most popular and recognizeable breeds of guinea pig in the world. They can be any color in the guinea pig rainbow and breed readily with...

68 comments    pets guinea pigs cavies
Piggies think burrowing and nibbling are fun.  83

What Toys Can I Give My Guinea Pig?

Piggies think burrowing and nibbling are fun. A guinea pig's idea of fun differs a lot from other pet's ideas of fun. Although you may come across balls and wheels in pet shops or online stores that say...

54 comments    pets animals guinea pigs
this is my 2x4 C&C cage. If you want to learn how to use fleece, or how to make the bunkbeds, check out my other hubs!76

how to build a C&C cage for your guinea pig

When choosing a new home for your guinea pig, most people will turn towards a pet store. Pet store cages are nice, but it will be very hard if not impossible to find a cage that is large enough for your...

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Photo from Simona's Guinea Pig Site81

You Can Bathe Your Guinea Pig

Photo from Simona's Guinea Pig Site Even the best of guinea pigs needs a bath every now and then. Guinea pigs are like cats in that they love staying clean, but also tend to get into sticky situations where...

53 comments    pets guinea pigs pet grooming
Goes in as carrots, comes out as beans82

Why Guinea Pigs Eat Poo

Goes in as carrots, comes out as beans It's not actually poo that the guinea pigs are eating. However, it looks like poo and comes out of the same place. And it's actually vital to your guinea pig's health...

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this is the fleece I chose for my c&c cage. 74

Using Fleece in Your Guinea Pig Cage

Many guinea pig owners are beginning to discover the use of fleece in their cages rather than bedding. It sounds a little ridiculous right? Not as much as one may think. Fleece is a unique material, as when...

5 comments    guinea pig care cavy care
" Aren't I Cute!"81

Caring for and Choosing your Guinea-Pig (Cavy)

" Aren't I Cute!" The Guinea-Pig, Latin name Cavia Porcellus (usually abbreviated to Cavy), was first domesticated by the Inca tribes as an additional food source around 4000 BC. In Peru Guinea-Pigs are still...

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Who knows what goes on in their minds?87

"Popcorning" In Guinea Pigs

Who knows what goes on in their minds? Guinea pigs are wonderful, comical fur balls with their own unique body language. If you are not used to guinea pig body language, then some of their activities which...

10 comments    pets guinea pigs animal behavior
Some guinea pig females will sing like a bird...literally! 82

"Chirping" In Guinea Pigs

Some guinea pig females will sing like a bird...literally! One day, I was in the living room watching television when I heard weird, piercing chirps from the guinea pig's room (my bedroom). I raced into...

22 comments    pets guinea pigs animal behavior
When an animal normally is round, it's hard to tell when they are overweight. 76

How Fat Should A Guinea Pig Be?

When an animal normally is round, it's hard to tell when they are overweight. When I had my first guinea pig, I was surprised to learn that they can get too fat. Since they are built like a Tribble from...

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