Guinea pig, also called guinea pig. Its body shape is relatively large among rodents. In the early days, it was raised as a source of meat. Because of its fresh and tender meat, it was said to be "the turtle dove in the sky and the dolphin civet on the ground".
Guinea pigs today mainly exist as pets. The reason for such a change in status is mainly due to the fact that when they were first introduced to Europe, they were loved by many royal families because they were very cute. It was so popular that it suddenly became the fashionable pet of the upper class of that era. It is now extinct in the wild, but is found throughout the world as a pet. I believe that many friends have been attracted by such a cute little one, so before officially feeding it, you might as well learn how to select it!
一. Observe the environment of the rat house
Guinea pigs have certain requirements for the environment. If the pet institution where they live fails to provide a suitable growth environment for them, it will easily lead to various developmental developments. problem, so it is very important to carefully examine the environment of the rat house before choosing. Generally, there are the following requirements:
1. The environment is quiet and the noise is below 50 decibels;
2. The temperature is controlled between 18 and 26 degrees Celsius, and the optimal temperature is 20 to 20 degrees Celsius. 24℃;
3. Large activity area. Generally, a guinea pig weighing 300 grams needs about 300 square centimeters of activity area, and a guinea pig weighing 800 grams needs 1,000 square centimeters.
2. Morphological Characteristic Requirements
1. Physique
Normally speaking, a healthy dog Guinea pigs weigh between 700 and 1,200 grams (1.5 and 2.5 pounds), are between 20 and 25 centimeters (8 and 10 inches) long, and have strong and powerful bodies.
2. Head
The head of a guinea pig is relatively large, about one-third of the body, and the eyes are also big, round, and very intelligent. , but the ears are very short and close to the head, and the muzzle is small and cute, appearing pink. Compared with other pet rats, guinea pigs have very short incisors and prism-shaped molars that are always growing.
3. Hair
The hair of guinea pigs is a bit rough and sometimes even falls off easily, but its coat color is very bright and shiny.It's lustrous and very soft overall. It feels warm and comfortable to the touch. The body hair can be black, white, gray, brown, chocolate, etc., and there are also various colored markings.
4. Tail
Guinea pigs do not have tails, so you need to pay attention when choosing.
5. Limbs
The front feet are straight and strong, usually with 4 toes, each with sharp claws; The hind feet have three clawed toes, all of which are relatively long. Guinea pigs walk on the soles of their feet, with their heels striking the ground as they walk. It is worth noting that guinea pigs are more likely to get ulcers on the soles of their feet, so try to avoid them when choosing.
3. Personality requirements
Guinea pigs like to live in groups, are somewhat protective of their food, are timid and easily frightened, and may have problems catching people, but their overall habits are relatively They are docile and sometimes make squeaking sounds. When choosing, try to choose guinea pigs that do not catch people.
Okay, the above is the editor’s summary of the selection methods for guinea pigs. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. Finally, I wish everyone can choose a cute little guinea pig that they are satisfied with.
