An outcry erupted in australia yesterday over revelations that hundreds of orphan babies and small children were used as guinea pigs in. A few months ago we got a guinea pig off of craigslist well she ended up being pregnant and 5 days ago gave birth to 3 adorable little babies. How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet. The book, which features posed images of guinea pigs stripy oscar and. Guinea pigs is one of an exciting new series of pet care books designed to help young animal owners learn about and care for their pets.
Saving the orphan pigs abstract countless hundreds of orphan pigs are lost annually in iowa and other states of the corn belt. Thoroughly checked by experts, this book includes everything you need to know about how to care for guinea pigs, from choosing your guinea pig and setting up. Habitat you will need a cage with at least 2 square feet of space for each guinea pig being housed in it. You can help save abandoned guinea pigs by looking around your local rescue centre.
They were raised by the incas and used as food and in religious ceremonies. Guinea pigs are quite mature when born long gestation, so that while a guinea pig will benefit from its mothers milk, milk is not necessary to thrive and survive. A pair of females is your best choice, as a pair of males may be prone to fighting especially if they are not neutered. They also like it when you gently stroke their head. Do not start multiple threads for the same guinea pig. Apr 17, 2012 information books on the health and care for small critters like rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters and more. When you have a pet guinea pig, you have a responsibility to feed and care for it. The critical care really helped when we had one getting over surgery, hope it works for. Youll find information most books dont provide, including wise warnings do not buy an exercise wheel for a guinea pig, and good tips for training your guinea pig, which makes life with a guinea pig much more fun. You can do this by sitting with the kids and reading guinea pig care books or print out information sheets and popping them in a folder for both you and the kids to read and refer to. Guinea pigs love a good cuddle but on the first day home, but make sure to give your guinea pig time to settle in. This book tells you all you need to know about your guinea pigs and how to look after them. Also, please be aware that in todays swine industry, many producers are weaning pigs from the sow at 1416 days and providing a feed, which you can buy commercially check with your local feed supply store that the baby pig at two weeks can digest and utilize. Now i need to know how to best care for these little baby pigs that are 5 days old.
How to raise orphaned, baby pigs mother earth news. Guinea pigs do chew sometimes but not constantly like rabbits and gerbils. The reader will be a detective, assigned to investigate and work out whether a guinea pig is right for them based on its needs and, if not, identify what pet is a more appropriate choice. The laboratory rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, and other. The only issue is it doesnt let you know what size you can use for your guinea pig a guinea pig is about 2 months old so at this time its a little too big. You can book an appointment with a vet to make sure your guinea pig isnt pregnant. This wellillustrated reference won a 2012 prose award for best single volume reference in science from the association of. How to take care of a guinea pig by isaac neill nook. What fruits and vegetables can i feed my guinea pigs. If you are willing to give your guinea pig a good home with proper food, attention, living space, grooming, and veterinary care, you will be rewarded with a happy, healthy, cute, and fun guinea pig. The laboratory rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, and other rodents is a single volume, comprehensive book sanctioned by the american college of laboratory animal medicine aclam, covering the rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil and other rodents often used in research. Cavies cannot manufacture their own vitamin c and require 10 to 30 mg daily to prevent scurvy. I adopted a guinea pig through petcos adoption program not. Whether you purchase a baby guinea pig pup from your local pet store.
But we will keep it until she fits inside, but we think itll be fine theyre at. Give your guinea pig 15 minutes and then try again. Learn more about how to care for an orphaned piglet on american mini pig association. Guinea pigs guinea pigs welfare tips, advice, health. If you have something new to talk about for a pig, please update your old thread for this pig. Never trust a squirrel by patrick cooper, guinea pig in the garage by ben m. Whether you purchase a baby guinea pig pup from your local pet store or. Descendants of giant south american rodents, the guinea pig is now a sweet, cuddly critter that is perfect, even for a small child. Orphaned guinea pig babieslooking for advice backyard. This updated edition for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animals anatomy and life cycle, plus advice. Guinea pigs are social animals, and you should consider keeping a samesex pair so they have someone to socialize with.
Vaccines tested on australian orphans the independent. If youve been browsing the animal shelter or pet websites and cant resist the adorable furry face of those guinea pigs. My name is eric and i have had guinea pigs for all my life. The proper care of guinea pigs is written with a remarkable clarity and a contagious enthusiasm for what the author calls the most wonderful animal in the world. To educate, advocate, protect miniature pigs, improve breeding practices, as well as encourage responsible mini pig ownership, to further the progression of the breed through dna parentage confirmation and future documentation of ancestry. For most people, guinea pigs are cute squeaky pets.
Orphaned pups im so sorry that happened to you and your pigs. Find out how to keep your pet guinea pigs healthy and happy with this handy, practical guide perfect for firsttime owners. Another consideration is the necessity to breed a female guinea pig for the first time before 7 months of age. See more ideas about guinea pigs, pets and pet health. Perfect for the beginner as well as the more experienced cavy connoisseur, the. Wildlife milk replacement formula wildlife rehabilitation. Make your own wildlife milk replacement formula for orphaned squirrels. However, handbooks have a larger page count and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each titles subject pet. Now, in a guinea pig oliver twist, well delight in the adorable little pigs with expressive eyes dressed in the tattered rags of street urchins and orphans that. Covering all aspects of care with compassion and insight, this book is an excellent start for beginners. Sick guinea pigs very seldom get over an illness without help and can decline very quickly. None are formulated to replace a mother guinea pigs milk.
Learn what to feed your guinea pigs, and when, and how to keep your guinea pigs happy and healthy. A guinea pig oliver twist guinea pig classics alex goodwin. Thoroughly checked by experts, this book includes everything you need to know about how to care for guinea pigs, from choosing your guinea pig and setting up its home, to playing with it. Lisle, il 60532 630 7371281 guinea pigs cavia porcellus, also known as cavies, are friendly rodents from south america that were domesticated between 500 and a.
I was disappointed to find it is literally a dictionary of text. Well got home from work today and the mommy guinea pig was not doing well, she was drooling and convulsing and soon passed away. Before actually introducing guinea pigs to your family it is a good idea to help the kids learn more about guinea pigs. Oreo as the titular orphan, while a guinea pig pride and prejudice. The book includes a virtual pet research section where children are encouraged to live with an imaginary guinea pig with a real pets needs for a month before. Make every effort to find a foster mother guinea pig. Not only that, but the availability of information online and in books is. Speak with your new furry friend in soft, soothing tones.
Unless the mother guinea pig is known to be dead, there is a good chance that she is feeding her babies as in general guinea pigs do. How to care for an orphaned piglet american mini pig. Handfeeding this mix every few hours for the first few days can help newborn guinea pigs survive the critical first week of life. When they are saved and reared, it is mostly thru bguess and bgosh methods, there being usually very little system on the majority of farms in making an attempt to pull them thru.
I bought this book after searching for guinea pig care books for children my daughters grandparent had bought her two guinea pigs and is keeping them at hers but to provide more education i thought id get her an encouraging and insightful book. Care of guinea pigs ness exotic wellness center 1007 maple ave. Guinea pigs are small pets, but they require plenty of space, time, effort, and human interaction. There are various books available about the care of pet guinea pigs. Choosing a guinea pig archives online guinea pig care. How to care for orphaned guinea pigs in five easy steps.
Find out how to prepare your guinea pigs hutch, and playing with your guinea pigs, indoors and outdoors. For those people interested in breeding guinea pigs, how to care for orphan babies should be considered. Hand raising baby guinea pigs the unusual pet vets. Guinea pigs are cute and wonderful animals to keep as pets. The guinea pig guide by lesley desantis of when guinea pigs fly thats me. Berties story collection includes 12 unique tales fun guinea pig books based on real pets and full of real guinea pig squeaks. Bertie the guinea pig discover berties guinea pig books. Looking after guinea pigs at usborne childrens books. Unless the mother guinea pig is known to be dead, there is a good chance that she is feeding her babies as in general guinea pigs do not constantly tend to their. Guinea pigs may be nervous at first but rarely bite and generally become very tame with frequent handling. The guinea pig guide guinea pig care book pdf over 100 etsy. Books on the care of pet guinea pigs updated 4202019.