Which is harder to take care of, a hamster or guniea pig?

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Answer 1

A guinea pig. Guinea pigs need their hay and food refilled constantly, as well as veggies that are rich in vitamin c. Plus they have a bigger cage, and they use the bathroom anywhere in the cage, making it necessary to clean the cage more often. Hamsters, on the other hand, typically only use the bathroom in one are of the cage, so you can just scoop that particular corner out daily and put in a handful of fresh bedding. Also, guinea pigs are more sociable than hamsters and it's usually best to get two guinea pigs so they have a companion. This is quite different from hamsters who will kill each other if put in a cage together (well, dwarf hamsters won't, but Syrians will).

The thing about guinea pigs, though, is that they are much more affectionate than hamsters. But if you have a limited amount of time to spend with your pet, a hamster may be the better choice.

Answer 2

A guniea pig because they are much larger, the smell is much worse and the cage has to be cleaned more often. They need a larger more full habitat and they eat more than a hamster. They are more costly as well. If you still want to get a guniea pig then, one last warning, the boys need more and larger supplies more often than the girls. They smell worse too. In general guniea pigs have claws and they can hurt when held improperly. The upside too a guniea pig though is they are much much much friendlier than hamsters! They pur! xD I would still have to say that guniea pigs are harder to care for but if your not bothered by that then they can be fun!!

Answer 3

I have to say that hamster is harder to take care of. We have had 3 hamsters and 4 guniea pigs.
Hamsters take alot of time to try to get things cleaned and making sure they have food in their bowl (even tho they have a nice stash somewhere) and water. You can't keep more than one in a cage due to them fighting all the time when they get older. We tried this and didn't work. But a upside is they don't really need you around except for cleaning and feeding. So that makes it easier for that.
Guniea pigs are easier for cleaning (them and their cage) and feeding. They can be in a group if you get them from the same litter. They love to have another with them to play with. Just make sure to get 2 males or females and not one of each. Then you will have babies to deal with. Guniea pigs do need more room for living. I had 9 sq ft for 2 of them. I made the cage myself there are get tips online for making one. Also if you go with a guniea pig buy them from a breeder. They are cheaper and healthier. Most pet shop ones are not healthy or mean. Look to see signs of this. Ears with bite marks or look like they was in a fight with Mike Tyson where a chunk is missing from the ear.
Just remember no matter what one you pick. Have a big enough living area, food, water, and toys. Also give them 2 or 3 days without touching them so they can get use to their new home (looks, sounds, and smells). Then just reach in and don't grab them for a few days (giving a treat like a veggie or fruit). Just pet them while they are in their living area. If they run away let them be and come back and try later. If they do this every time you reach in for them try holding a treat. Then take them out of their living area and hold them. Do this for about 15 mins twice a day. Then every 3 or 4 days add like 10 mins with your pet. Also no matter what kind you get just make sure you have time to spend with them and the love to give and they will have it for you.

Answer 4

I've never owned Guinea Pig, but I like them allot , long story how I ended up with Hamsters instead of a Guinea Pig, but anyways I think Guinea Pigs will end up being higher maintenance because they have longer lives, you need to clip their nails and bathe them every year (what my friend does with her GP). But in the long run, it depends on the actual pet. A Hamster might get hurt and end up being more work and harder to take care of because it is ill, while a Guinea Pig could be fine its whole life. Both need cages cleaned once a week, food and water everyday everyday and both need exercises and love. Guinea Pigs like company.

Answer 5

guinea pigs.

That's not to say they aren't the better pet though! They rarely bite (I've had 50 guineas which never bit but I've had 1 hamster that did bite). Guinea pigs are awake in the day, hamsters are nocturnal. Guinea pigs are more affectionate and will stay still on your lap whilst you hold and stroke them. Guinea pigs also make noises (or 'talk' to you). Guinea pigs live longer.

Hamsters require much less space and you only need one, whereas guinea pigs need to live with other guinea pigs.

Hope I helped!

Answer 6

A guinea pig. But if u want one, u just need to know how 2 take care of it. Here are some webs:

Answer 7

Guinea pigs are harder to take care of because they eat alot more, if you are wanting a small pet, i would recommend a hamster.

Answer 8

I would say a guinea pig would be harder to take care of because they are much bigger than hamsters,so they need a bigger cage.They would also eat a lot more than hamsters.Guinea pigs require more care because they are bigger than hamsters.You may have to clean the cage more than hamsters.Hamsters are more playful than guinea pigs.Hamsters are also more fun to watch than guinea pigs.Guinea pigs tend to be more shy than hamsters.

Answer 9

i would say guinea pigs because they are bigger, but they are the better bet. I have one and I have no regrets. Hamsters bite and are nocturnal. Guinea pigs you can litter box train them if you like, hamsters are hamsters. Guinea pigs also have personalities.

Answer 10

They are both very easy as long as you get a routine. Guineas are the better for smaller children because they are bigger and easier to handle. They are also up when the children are up.

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