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Guinea PigsMegan and Alyssa
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History of the Guinea Pig
Guinea Pigs were first domesticated in 5000BC
The Moche people of Peru worshipped them
They continued to be a food source in the region
Since ca. 1200 AD there have been many varieties of domestic guinea pigs
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History of the guinea pig
In folklore traditions, guinea pigs played a role in traditional healing by being rubbed on the sick
Spanish, Dutch, and English traders made guinea pigs exotic
The earliest known account of the guinea pig is from 1547
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Description
They are large rodents Short and robust body Large head No tail Colors range from black to golden to
white
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Housing and equipment
Bigger housing is better They need exercise daily. The guinea pigs need to be let out
cages once in a while Most guinea pigs need companions
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Breeds
COMMON BREEDS
Short haired Abyssinian Himalayan Peruvian Silkie Rex Teddy Texel
8 common breeds
RARE OR EMERGING BREEDS Alpaca Lunkarya Crested Coronet English Merino Hairless Ridgeback Sheba mini Yak
8 uncommon breeds
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Guinea Pig Anatomy
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Reproduction
Female guinea pigs(sows) must be bred before 7 months
Females will only allow breeding for 8 hours
Pregnancy last for about 63 days Their body weight normally doubles Contractions start and dialation begins If there aren’t contractions, there must
be a c section
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Food
Fresh hay Mixed Grass or Timothy
¼ cup of pellets 3 servings of vegetables 1-2 tbs fruit per 2lbs of food
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Training
When training guinea pigs, always use favorite treats.
Things you can train your guinea pig to do: Sit up and beg Come when it’s called Using a litter box
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Supplies
Food Water Cage Bedding Toys
Balls, tunnels, ramps, house
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Facts About Guinea Pigs
Don’t have visible tails Born with fur and the eyes are open Need to gnaw on things to wear down
teeth Eat a lot of food Came from South America
Members of the Cavy family Happy guinea pigs jump up and down
“Popcorning” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_EfikYzj
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Sources
Text Book Wikipedia Google Images Youtube