My cousin's guinea pig just had a baby, to tell you the truth we thought it was a boy but now we have a baby guinea pig and we dont know what to do with it
2007-02-02 10:40:17 · 5 answers · asked by katie 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Well...I have guinea pigs so this may help.
First of all, food. Gerbils have special pellets that will supply them with all needed nutrients, these can be bought at almost any pet store. Keep them stocked with fresh veggies, such as carrots,lettuce, and cucumbers. Give them fresh water to be changed every other day, Every day in the summer.
They need plenty of toys. Big tubes to climb in, hay to nest in, and shelter to hid in. Keep away from those toy balls though. They bend the animals spine out of shape which could result in a slow painful death. Don't go and buy expensive toys, yo can use stuff at home. Toilet paper rolls to chew on, shredded newspapers to burrow in too.
These animals need lots of love and attention. Get them out to play EVERY day. Keep them away from drafts and damp places, they can get a chill and die. Also be sure to keep cats, dogs, and other predators away from them. Be sweet and gentle, keep in mind they can feel pain and fear too!
I hope this helps you!
2007-02-02 12:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u need 2 put some newspaper in the thing u r keepin it in then u need 2 buy a water holder thing that u can get from ur pet shop and it will say if it is 4 guinea pigs. i no this coz i had a guinea pig but i had 2 take it bak coz my sisters dog was tryin 2 eat it ! ! !!
2007-02-02 19:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go online and look up "cavy". Tons of guinea pig websites should pop up. I'm sure many of them have helpful tips for baby pigs. Good luck!
2007-02-02 19:01:39 · answer #3 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you keep it warm and if you have the dad remove from the cage where the baby is.
they should start eating on their own completely by three weeks, but as someone else has already said, they can eat solids very soon after birth. I have seen them separated from their mother at only a week old with decent results, though I wouldn't suggest it.
2007-02-02 18:43:37 · answer #4 · answered by Devon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure
2007-02-03 17:49:08 · answer #5 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋