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General
Digestive System
Home Sweet Home
Reproduction
Health and Breed Varieties
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What are 2 of the 3 uses of Guinea Pigs today?
Pets, Scientific Research, and Food
100
What type of food do Guinea Pigs eat?
Herbivores, so plant based diet
100
How often should you clean your guinea pig's cage?
Once per week thoroughly
100
What shape is the reproductive system of a sow
Y-Shaped
100
What is a Vitamin C deficiency called?
Scurvy
200
Do Guinea Pigs have tails?
No
200
What kind of feeder should your Guinea Pig have?
A J-Feeder is recommended because they are messy eaters
200
What can you layer on top of your bedding if you want to add an extra treat for your guinea pig?
Timothy Hay
200
How many nipples do sows have
2 nipples
200
What is it called when a guinea pig gets small bald patches?
Barbering
300
Do Guinea Pigs scratch or bite often?
No, in fact they should be handled frequently
300
Why can't Guinea Pigs eat rabbit food?
Too high in Vitamin D and lacks Vitamin C
300
How big should a Guinea Pig's cage be (range)
60-101 square inches
300
How many pups are in the typical Guinea Pig litter?
3-4 (but can range from 1-6)
300
What is the term for an overgrowing of teeth? Bonus: what are the 2 ways it is caused? (50 bonus pt each)
Malocclusion Caused by not being able to ware down the teeth, or genetics not allowing the teeth to meet up correctly.
400
Are Guinea Pigs Nocturnal?
No they take short and long naps throughout the day and night
400
What ratio of body weight to food should a guinea pig have?
6 Units of food: 1 Unit of body weight
400
What temperature should a Guinea Pig's cage be at?
65-79 degrees (70 degrees is perfect)
400
What is a Guinea Pig's age of sexual maturity for male and female?
Male: 3-4 months Female: 2-3 months
400
Name a type of Guinea pig from the Traditional Variety
American or English Abyssinian Peruvian
500
What is the fat gland located in a Guinea Pig's rump called?
Sebaceous Gland
500
What percent protein should a Guinea Pig's food be?
18-20% protein
500
What percent humidity should a guinea pig's habitat be at?
40-70%
500
How long is a sow's estrous cycle?
15-17 days
500
Name a type of guinea pig from the new variety
Silky, Teddy, American Crested, Rex, Hairless