I have a smoothe coated quinea pig. He is a 3 year old male. He loves to run and jump and he's very active. CAn you give me some easy-to-make treats that are safe for him to eat and an activity he might like to do when I let him out of his cage for exersize? all he does is run around.....
2006-11-20 23:50:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Guinea pigs can be kept tegther in pairs or two animals of the same sex so long as if they are males that have been together all their lives ie, from the same litter.They are naturally clean and fairly hardy, they can be kept indoor or in a sheltered position outdoors such as a porch or garden shed and well insulated with bedding in the winter months.
DIET:- guinea pigs are vegetarian, the need a guinea pig mixture of grains and grass pellets plus daily greens, fresh food for vitaminC as they are not able to make it for themselves, also constant hay and clean water, preferably in a bottle rather than a bowl, which would get fouledvery quickly, amineral block should be available. Suitable green are cabbage,cauliflower, dandelions, chickweed, swede and grass (make sure the grass has not been fouled by dogs or cats and has been washed to remove any chemicals such as weedkiller or insecticides) Kitchen scraps such as brown toast will be enjoyed by your pets.Never feed rhubarb!
Housing:- An outdoor wooden hutch should be weather proof with an over hanging roof to prevent rain from drippinhg onto the hutch and the floor sealed to facilitate cleaning. The doors must be strong and secure to prevent dogs and cats from bbreaking in to the animals. The animal should be warm enough so long as there is enough bedding, hay or straw to create a nest for themselves. During the warm summer days it is nice for your pets to be allowed out in a run or enclosure on the lawn. Theree are many types of cages available for indoors and bedding should be clean whit wood shavings and hay for roughage.
Care:- Each day check the huch or cage, remove any wet bedding or hay, wilted greens and dropping , then replace with clean.bedding and check the hay you are givingis not smelling bad or mouldy!Replace well washed bowl with fresh food and greens. Once a week empty the cage or hutch completely and clean it thoroughly with hot water and a pet safe disinfectant, Detergent can be harmful to guinea pigs feet.
If your pet seems under the weather or is itching and scratching a lot please seek veterinary advice as soon as possible!
2006-11-21 00:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found that my guinea pig loves everything on this list:
http://cavypop.com/CavyNutrition.html
As for treats to make, I'm not sure they would like that better or just some really good vegetables. My pig's favorite thing in the whole world is when I get about ten different vegetable and fruits together and just put a huge pile of it in her cage. She attacks it right away and it's gone after at the most an hour!
I will ask you not to get him a wheel or a ball to run around in, their backs really aren't made for them and it hurts them terribly. They are even more happy when you just make a small room safe for them (make sure there's no wires to chew on, no small things they can choke on, etc...) and let them run around in it! I did it in my bedroom and read on my bed. Every once in a while I would look up and she would dart across and be having so much fun investigating everything! I would say that's the best thing you can do for exercise.
Hope that helped!
2006-11-21 21:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by Schweet! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT buy a run-around ball like a poster above suggested. Guinea pigs' backs do not bend like mice and hamsters, and the balls can cause severe back injuries.
Just let him run around. A fun toy for him would be a small paper bag stuffed with hay or a cardboard tube stuffed with hay. Guinea pigs don't need fancy expensive toys or treats. Fresh fruit can be given as an occasional treat, most all pigs like apples. Give your pig a little bit and see what he likes. Don't over-do it with the fruit, though. Fruit is high in sugar and can cause health problems in large amounts.
Guinea pigs are herd animals and do much better in same-sex pairs than alone. Consider adopting your pal a friend.
2006-11-21 09:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by qwerty456 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different fruits, carrots, other veggies, and mine use to like the ocassional Cheerios and popcorn. As for exercise, he is getting all he needs by running around outside his cage. As long as he is safe, this is the perfect form for him. If he is not safe, look into buying him a ball that you can put him in, then he can run around and be safe that way.
Another good treat is to take you piggy outside and let him chew on clover and stuff like that. Mine used to love it. Just make sure the area is clean and no animals have been using for a bathroom. Also, at least 10-feet from any road is a good idea for contaminant purposes.
2006-11-21 08:03:19 · answer #4 · answered by Raistliin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My guinea pig loves the shavings from broccoli. She also loves peanuts (out of the shell), apples, grapes, radishes, millet spray that I give to my birds, carrots, lettuce, spinach, dandelion greens, and so on.
They do make a play pen for guinea pigs, and when I first got my guinea pig, she came with a large ball that she fits in and can run around the house. She never liked it, but I have seen guinea pigs that just love to run around in them.
2006-11-21 16:32:48 · answer #5 · answered by karmor_22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a paper towel roll and stuff some hay (or a treat he likes) down into the middle of it. He will have to work at getting to the hay and it is great fun for them to have something to do. Not to mention how much fun it is to watch them and see them try to work out how to get the hay. I do this with both of my rabbits and the guinea pig.
2006-11-21 08:25:15 · answer #6 · answered by tinar92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him natural fruit and veggies (no cabbage). Make sure it is washed carefully to get rid of pesticides.
G. Pigs don't need activities to be happy. They just like to run around and explore their environment.
2006-11-21 08:19:11 · answer #7 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As for excersize for the little guy, you can buy an exercize ball from the pet shop. He sounds active enough for this, so he should enjoy it. Guinea pige LOVE mellons, vegies, fruits, etc.. During the spring and summer months, pick some dandylion leaves for him. They are very nutritious and guinea pigs think they are WONDERFUL! Make sure to wash them first, if you are using any lawn products.
2006-11-21 08:07:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They like to eat apples, He gets plenty exercise just running around and happy doing it..
2006-11-21 07:57:06 · answer #9 · answered by Tracy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural fruits...no sugar...and above all, no chocolate!
2006-11-21 07:59:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋