The golden forged guinea pig, also known as the golden bear, comes from Syria, Lebanon and other places. Initially, they lived in fields, feeding on insects, grass and trees. Their life was very difficult. In 2008, they were classified as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Later, the golden wrought guinea pig relied on its With its naughty character and cute appearance, it has become a popular rat species in the pet market. At the same time, its life has undergone earth-shaking changes. If you want to raise a naughty and cute golden guinea pig, you might as well take a look at the following selection tips.
1: Understand the morphological characteristics
1. The golden forged guinea pig is a medium-sized guinea pig, weighing between 100-125g.
2. The golden forged guinea pig has a body length of 120-165mm, a tail length of 13-15mm, a hind foot length of about 19mm, and an ear length of 21-22mm.
3. The eyes of the golden forged guinea pig are smaller than those of ordinary guinea pigs, like two mung beans.
4. The purebred golden forged guinea pig has a darker color in the center of its back and black stripes under its ears.
5. The golden forged guinea pig has hairless feet, and its soles are pink and relatively soft.
Ps: There are many types of guinea pigs, most of which are relatively similar. When choosing a golden forged guinea pig, we must carefully compare the above morphological characteristics. If there is any deviation, do not choose it~
Two: Understand the hair color
When many people hear the name of the golden forged guinea pig, they will subconsciously think that the coat color must be golden yellow. In fact, this is not the case. There are currently more than 30 colors of golden forged guinea pigs, including light yellow, light brown, chocolate, etc., and there are also various different markings. But the most difficult to see is the yellow and white one. When we are selecting, if we can come across yellow and white ones, we must take them into consideration. This is really rare.
Three: Understand the character traits
The golden guinea pig has a naughty character. When strangers approach it, it will not be afraid, but will circle around. He ran to greet her and started acting coquettishly.
Ps: If you encounter a golden guinea pig that hides when seeing strangers, it is recommended not to choose it. It is not a purebred golden guinea pig’s character.
Four: Understand the health status
1. There will be no mucus around the nose of a healthy golden forged guinea pig. If you find dirty material around its nose when picking, don’t pick it, as it may be sick.
2. Although the healthy gold forged guinea pig glasses are small, they are very bright, like a star in the dark night. If when selecting, you find that its eyes are dull and dull, don’t choose them, as it may have an eye disease.
3. Healthy golden guinea pigs love to be clean, especially around their buttocks. If they are a little dirty, they will clean them. If you find that the butt area is dirty when selecting, don’t choose it. It may cause gastrointestinal disease.
The above are the tips for selecting golden forged guinea pigs. Interested friends should hurry up and buy a cute golden forged guinea pig after reading this article.
