Hey I'm thinking of getting a Guinea Pig. I've had a hamster but think his cage would probably too small for a Guinea Pig. Also are there Guinea Pig breeders or are the ones at pet stores sufficient enough? I don’t want to buy one that was mass-produced and has some weird quirky behavior. Thanks.
2007-01-21 04:12:36 · 3 answers · asked by K B 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It will coast you about $100 if not a little more then that. If you go to your local Pet Smart they will be able to help you get everything you need for your Guinea. Also with Pet Smart your Guinea comes with a two week guarantee.
Things you will need:
1. Cage - such as this one http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441808080&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302047888&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023695&bmUID=1169399941283&itemNo=21&In=Small+Pet&N=2047888&Ne=2
He will never grow out of it.
2.A place for hime to hide
3.Water bottle
4.Food Dish- one you can hook to the cage since they like to tip over their bowls
3.Toy
4.Chew Sticks
5.Vit C Drops
6.Bedding - Total Comfort or Care Fresh (wood shavings are not healthy for them)
7.Guinea Pig Food- Menu is a good food
8.Timothy Hay- (alfalfa give to much energy)
9.Oranges- Seedless they get them once a day
10.The Guinea Pig - they live about 6-8 years and grow 6 to 12 inches in legnth.
You may also want to pick up some small pet nail clippers. As their nails need to be trimmed once a month.
Guinea's make wonderful pets and are very gentle.
Good Luck with finding your Guinea and hope I helped!
2007-01-21 04:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A hamster cage is way too small for a Guinea pig.
Ask yourself this: If I were stuck in a cage most of the time, how much room would I like for exercise, toilet area, food area, clean sleeping area, and a play area?
2007-01-21 12:20:12 · answer #2 · answered by Nepetarias 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go here http://www.guineapigcages.com for all info on guinea pigs. Build a C&C cage from that site. Be sure and check out the cage pictures and read the caresheets. Yes your hamster cage is going to be WAY too small for a GP. Feel free to email me with any questions. I've been keeping GPs for over 9 years.
2007-01-21 12:18:29 · answer #3 · answered by DracoLvr 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋