What's it called?
What is a furry potato?
A cute name for Guinea pig
Do guinea pigs have more toes on their front or back feet?
Front feet
Can they eat chocolate?
Absolutely not.
What is a group of guinea pigs called?
A Herd
What countries eat cavies as a cultural dish?
Cuy asado is served in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia
What is the formal name for a guinea pig?
Cavy
How many guinea pig breeds are there?
13
Do guinea pigs have a tail?
No
How do you carry a guinea pig?
Football carry, put into your elbow and make sure back and front feet are supported.
Where did cavies originate?
The Andes Mountains
What is the name of a female cavy?
Sow
What is the average weight of an adult guinea pig? (Hint: answer is in ounces)
Around 32 ounces (or just over 2 pounds)
Do guinea pigs have short or long hair?
They can have either
What is the term for when they jump around happily?
Popcorning
How many teeth does a guinea pig have?
20
What is the name of a baby guinea pig
A pup
When do guinea pigs teeth stop growing?
Never
What percentage of a guinea pigs diet is hay?
Over 70 percent
How long does a guinea pig usually live?
The average range is five to eight years but the oldest lived to 14 yrs.
Can my guinea pig take a bath?
No, it is deadly for guinea pigs to get water in their eyes or nose. Wash them with a damp cloth or protect their face in a shallow Tupperware or your sink to clean.
What is the scientific name for a guinea pig?
Cavia porcellus
Which of these is an official guinea pig breed?: rex, lunkarya, skinny pig, teddy
Teddy
Which of the following can guinea pigs eat(they can eat 3 of these): cereal, oats, iceberg lettuce, avocado, strawberry, pellets, grapes?
Oats, Strawberry, and Pellets
After how many weeks can a guinea pig be weaned from its mother?
The earliest is 3 weeks but usually it is around 1 to 2 months
Around what century did the guinea pig get introduced to Europeans?
The 18th century (colonialism!)