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2006-07-06 11:56:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Guinea Pig
The 411
Scientific name: Cavia porcellus
Size: The average pig weighs about two pounds.
Lifespan: Five to seven years
Colors/varieties:
Lots of variations, from brown spotted and black banded to pure golden and all-white.
If your pig's no porker, then what is she? A guinea pig is a rodent, just like mice, rats and hamsters. She has short legs and a plump body, and a tummy that's so big her back legs have to point sideways to fit around it! It's not that she's overweight--like all guinea pigs, she needs a big stomach to digest all the tough plant food she eats.
The three most common breeds of guinea pig are the smooth-coated, who has short, glossy fur; the Abyssinian, whose hair grows in fluffy tufts all over her body; and the Peruvian, who has long, silky hair that flows to the ground.
Guinea pigs are social, and if you keep two or more females together, they'll become great friends. If you want two males, it's smart to choose two babies from the same litter. Groups of adult males tend to fight, so we suggest a pair of females for first-time piggy caretakers.
2006-07-06 12:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
According to the 1997 Guinness Book of Records the longest living Guinea pig lived 15 years.
With good care and proper diet, guinea pigs should live 4-7 years. A few will reach 8 years of age.
2006-07-06 19:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 3 to 4 years
2006-07-06 19:00:18 · answer #3 · answered by Greginfla 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guinea pigs live an average of 3 to 5 years. Possible longer if keep in pairs.
2006-07-06 19:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by KLynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guinea pigs usually live for 3 to 5 years.
2006-07-06 18:59:09 · answer #5 · answered by christigmc 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
guinea pigs live 4 - 6 years
2006-07-06 19:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by SeADoG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been raising Guinea pigs since I was 14, a long time ago. With proper feeding and keeping their cage clean, and lots of water. They can live 6 to 8 years. They need vitiamins in the water. and lots of fresh vegies.Broccolli is one they need and apples , carrots, no iceburg lettuce, they love romaine and spinach. If you take really good care of them they are wonderful pets. EnJoy.
2006-07-06 19:12:09 · answer #7 · answered by gawain_b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can live 5 to 8 years, on average.
2006-07-06 19:01:50 · answer #8 · answered by Spooky Wan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found 3-5 to be the best estimate of time for a general care of a guinea pig. I know - one of mine died in his sleep this week. It's a good pet to have for a child because it doesn't live extremely long (unfortunatly) and its a good way for the child to learn about and cope with death.
2006-07-07 05:22:06 · answer #9 · answered by Marilynne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They live on average 5 - 8 years. They seem to live longer if they have a mate or friend. It also depends on the diet and bedding.
2006-07-07 02:09:18 · answer #10 · answered by musiclovingirlee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋