CavyLoverCentral

This is the home to ALL guinea pig/cavy lovers! This blog has fun facts and useful information all about guinea pigs! Me and the pigs will also have reviews, weekly facts, fun DIY's to try out, and much more! This blog is mainly to educate cavy owners or future cavy owners!

Monday, March 11, 2013

Answers to Know Your Pig #1

Here are the answers to the Know Your Pig #1!
If you got them right, give your self a pat on the back! (:

1.) Guinea Pigs need Vitamin C supplements 
      a.) True
      b.) False
Guinea pigs cannot produce their own vitamin C and with out it, they can have major health issues!
2.) Guinea pigs like to be alone and are very anti-social
     a.) True
     b.) False
Guinea pigs are VERY social and do better in pairs!

3.) A Store-bought cage is perfect for guinea pigs!
     a.) True
     b.) False
Although they may seem small, they need a big enough cage so they can run around! Most store bough cages are often too small for guinea pigs!
4.) Name two types of bedding that are toxic to guinea pigs.
      1. ____________ 2.) ______________
       1.) Aspen           2.) Pine
These beddings can be toxic to your piggie! Do not use them! 
 
5.) If guinea pigs are outside, do not put them in grass that has been
      a.) Chemically treated and fertilized
      b.) Watered by the sprinklers
      c.) Eaten by other piggies
      d.) None of the above
Always make sure that your grass has not been chemically treated or fertilized! Guinea pigs love being outside and they love eating grass!

 BONUS! (:

What is the minimum cage size for two guinea pigs?
7.5 is the minimum but the more, the better!

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