Guinea Pigs

Mites
These can make your guinea pig very itchy. If you notice your pet scratching themselves excessively please take them to see a vet.

Mating or breeding guinea pigs
Males are called boars and females are called sows. Sows are usually sexually mature at about six weeks of age, but mating guinea pigs is best delayed until at least 12 weeks-old. Boars become sexually mature at about 10 weeks-old.

What should I feed my guinea pig?
Guinea pigs are grazers and naturally eat grass, herbs and some plants such as dandelion. Their digestive system requires lots of grass or hay as guinea pig food in order to function properly.

How much space does a guinea pig need?
Guinea pigs require space, ideally a hutch with at least 2sq ft of floor area in size with an extra 1sq ft for each additional animal. In other words, not too big a space is required for their cage or hutch.