Guinea Pig Breeds
If you have a male and a female guinea pig and are trying to breed them, then there are some things you should know. The normal gestation of a guinea pig ranges from about 60 to 70 days, they average is 68. When the pups (baby guinea pigs) are born they already have fur, teeth, claws and the eyesight is perfect. Depending on where you have these guinea pigs housed they can begin to go outside within the first week of life. The will also begin to eat solid food right away, they will need to suckle for a while longer before they will drink off a water bottle. The male guinea pigs will begin to “talk” within a couple of weeks. They begin to court the females almost right away, usually in the third or fourth week. A litter of guinea pigs can be as small as two or [...]
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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Radishes?
Dietary Requirements of Guinea Pigs Guinea pigs are generally herbivores. They don’t eat meat and their diet mainly consists of plant materials. You will not spend too much on their food especially if you have your own vegetable garden. One characteristic of Guinea Pigs which is similar to humans is the inability of their body to produce Vitamin C. Without it, they will suffer from scurvy and other similar conditions. That is why they need a steady supply of food rich in vitamin C in their diet. This can come from fresh vegetables, fruits, grass and pellets supplement enriched with Vitamin C. Radishes especially its greens are also an excellent source of this vitamin. So to answer the question Can Guinea Pigs Eat Radishes, the answer is definitely, yes. If you are a Guinea Pig lover and you have several of them, it is important for you to know what [...]
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