What advice for prospective new guinea pig owners?
Posted: 01 Nov 2015 19:20
If anyone is interested in having guinea pigs as pets, we have many in the Guinea pigs in Need section needing new homes.
I was interested in this information by our member Sherlock earlier this year.....
Re: What's your favourite thing about piggies?
Postby Sherlocksmum ยป 03 Jan 2015 09:18
Guinea pigs are very sensitive to cold, damp and heat, as guinea pigs don't have the underfur that other animals like rabbits, cats and dogs do; plus they also have a low centre of gravity so their tummy's are close to the ground (and hence the cold/damp area). For this reason guinea pigs shouldn't be in temperatures below 10 degrees. Therefore there are 3 accommodation options: this poster (http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ ... 0ffefa.jpg) has a good summary of them.
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I was interested in this information by our member Sherlock earlier this year.....
Re: What's your favourite thing about piggies?
Postby Sherlocksmum ยป 03 Jan 2015 09:18
Guinea pigs are very sensitive to cold, damp and heat, as guinea pigs don't have the underfur that other animals like rabbits, cats and dogs do; plus they also have a low centre of gravity so their tummy's are close to the ground (and hence the cold/damp area). For this reason guinea pigs shouldn't be in temperatures below 10 degrees. Therefore there are 3 accommodation options: this poster (http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ ... 0ffefa.jpg) has a good summary of them.
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