1 more thing about guinea pigs! thanx...?

Question

iv got 2 girls, is it true that boys are better than girls as in being calmer and more friendly? also, iv now heard 2 things, 1, they like or dis like oranges, but iv heard that they cant make vitamin c, so wat is right? thanx for you help so far, prob got more questions soon!!!

Answer 1

You ask some very good questions. I'll answer your second question first. Vitamin C is a supplement all guinea pigs need. They don't manufacture it naturally. Cantaloupe is a very good source of vitamin c for your g. pig. Stay away from oranges though, although loaded with vitamin c they are very acidic.By the way there are other veggies high in c but I can't think of them off the top of my head. Also, my brother owns male g.pigs and I own female. We have noticed that the males are much more aggressive than the females. Also, males give off some type of unpleasant scent that the females don't. I prefer female. Hope this helps and good luck.

Answer 2

Overall, there aren't significant behavior differences between boys and girls. Individuals over the Internet can always honestly exchange anecdotes, relating their own experiences, but you'll find conflicting stories because you'll always hear about the outlyers, not the norm.

As for oranges, some pigs like them, some don't. One of my girls likes strawberries; another tried a bite, and never touched one again. The one that won't eat them loves honeydew; the strawberry-lover tried one, and never took another taste. Neither of those two like oranges, but I've known other people with guinea pigs that like them.

Regardless of what tastes they find appealing, they DO need a source of vitamin C, though. Just like us humans, their bodies can't create it out of other chemicals. However, there are several non-citrus ways of providing vitamin C. Good veggies that can be found in most grocery stores include:

-Bell Peppes (any color)
-Kale (high in not-so-good substances, so don't rely on this exclusively)
-Belgian Endive
-Broccoli (but makes the pig gassy)
-Strawberries
-Apricots

EDIT: Do not try using Vitamin C drops in their water bottle. Vitamin C is water-soluble, meaning that its chemical structure breaks up in contact with the water. The best case scenario is that it's a waste of your money. Worst case is that the water's flavor is changed in a way that the pigs don't like, and they'll refuse to use that bottle.

Answer 3

Healthy diets for guinea pigs require a complex balance of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and hydrogen ions; adequate amounts of vitamins E, A, and D are also necessary. Like humans, but unlike most other mammals, guinea pigs cannot synthesize their own vitamin C and must obtain this vital nutrient from food. If guinea pigs do not ingest enough vitamin C, they can suffer from scurvy and ultimately die. Guinea pigs require about 10 mg of vitamin C daily (20mg if pregnant), which can be obtained through fresh, raw fruits and vegetables (such as apple, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, celery, and spinach) or through supplements fed to domestic animals.
Imbalanced diets have been associated with muscular dystrophy, metastatic calcification, difficulties with pregnancy, vitamin deficiencies, and teeth problems. Guinea pigs tend to be fickle eaters, having learned early in life what is and is not appropriate to consume, and their habits are difficult to change after maturity. They do not respond well to sudden changes in diet; they may stop eating and starve rather than accepting new food types. A constant supply of hay or other food is generally recommended, as guinea pigs feed continuously and may develop habits such as chewing on their own hair if food is not present.

Answer 4

well i had 3 boys they were such great pets and i had 1 girl she was friendly once she got to know who i was they love oranges i used to give mine some orange juice in a seperate bottle as a lil treat they need the vitamin c you should also get the vitamin c drops from your local pet store because they can get vitamin c dificency disease they also need pellets and fresh greens but dont over feed them on the green the pellets should be there main food the lettuce and the fruit should be a treat you can give them oranges,bananas,apples pears etc depending on there tastes they can be a lil picky they also have there own lil personalities they whistle when they are happy and purr also they also make like a whimmpering sound when they are scared they like to cuddle so they might want to go under your neck if your holding them just becareful they dont eat your hair or anything like nibble on ur earings or necklece

Answer 5

Ok, No it isn't true, it depends on the personality of the individual piggie, girls can be just as calm as boys, and boys can be just as hyper as girls!
Again the like or dislike of any fruits and veggies are dependent on the piggie herself/himself but they usually do like oranges. :) Mine do anyway.
No they can't make vitamin C themselves, like humans can't, so they need to be given a daily supply of veggies (and fruits occasionally as a treat) You can also supplement this with a crushed up vitamin c tablet in with their pellets, or dissolved in their water.

Answer 6

if you want a girl or boy the best thing to do is have them nuetured or spaded they will calm down after tht ive just had my rabbit done and hes calmed down loads hes more layed back now