Peruvian guinea pigs have really long, straight silky hair, which requires much. Guinea pigs are social animals, and you should consider keeping a samesex pair so they have someone to socialize with. The abyssinian has tall round swirls of hair all over its body and come in a variety of colors as well as satin. Interesting facts about guinea pigs fitzroy vet hospital vic. 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.
Speak with your veterinarian about the best way to achieve the right levels of vitamin c for your pet. All the information you need to know about guinea pigs including information on diet, bedding and more. We have 2 females one black and yellow and one blac abyssinian guinea pig, virginia. If you are a pet lover and you care for your pets then the cons of owning a guinea pig are really nothing when compared to the pros of owning them.
The abyssinian is a breed of guinea pig that is relatively common as both a pet and show animal. Abyssinian guinea pigs typically live for between 5 to 6 years if wellcared for and kept in good health. A cavy with a white swirl and the rest of the hair a. The guinea pig or cavy belongs to the rabbit family and is a native of south. However, as discussed in, there are several factors that could influence the longevity of pet abyssinian guinea pigs, including genetics, diet, and lifestyle. The abyssinian is unlike any other breed of guinea pig. Jan 21, 2012 i love guinea pigs almost as much as i love dogs. Seneca learn, connect and share with others who love guinea pigs. Abyssinian guinea pigs require a medium level of care as compared to other guinea pig breeds.
Jul 01, 2008 here is information and advice on keeping healthy guinea pigs as household pets. A cavy with a white swirl and the rest of the hair a different color is known as a white crested. On the other hand, owning abyssinian guinea pigs comes with its own challenges such as the guinea pig diet and buying food, veterinary care, and cleaning cages every weekend. Learn the basics about guinea pigs, including where to get one, how to. The reason for their popularity is due to them being so easy to care for, whilst having a mild temperament. Within 2 to 3 months, guinea pigs are considered fully mature. There are many breeds of guinea pig or cavy which have been developed since its domestication ca. Smooth, abyssinians and alpacas with her pedigree peruvian guinea pigs.
However, handbooks have a larger page count and with it, more extensive and detailed coverage of each titles subject pet. On the other hand, owning abyssinian guinea pigs comes with its own challenges such as the guinea pig diet and buying food, veterinary care, and cleaning cages every weekend care taking for our little fantastic guinea pigs can be a challenge but a very fun one at that. Abyssinian guinea pig guinea pig care,diseases,advice. Sometimes they will exhibit a sleepwalking activity where theyre walking around but are kind of zoned out. No skimping on plentiful grass hay, fresh water, and vitamin c. Speak with your new furry friend in soft, soothing tones. Despite their common name, guinea pigs are not native to guinea, nor are they closely biologically related to pigs, and the origin of the name is still unclear. Abyssinia is the name of presentday ethiopia but those guinea pigs did not originate from there. Charming and pirate are calico abyssinians, their birthday is march 27, 2015. Feb 27, 2017 baby guinea pigs cute and funny guinea pig videos compilation 2018 cobayas adorables video duration.
Feed the pups twice a day, provide a constant supply of fresh water, and handle them often so they can get comfortable with human interaction. The oldest guinea pig was 15 years old and is in the guiness book of records. One thing to note about this breed is that, although the patterning of their coats may lead people to believe they need frequent maintenance, the abyssinian is actually quite adept. Guinea pig or cavy breeders have been trying to get satin versions of all standard guinea pig breeds. Guinea pigs guinea pigs welfare tips, advice, health. But what i see is the pros very much outranks the cons overtime. Guinea pigs guinea pigs welfare tips, advice, health rspca. Care taking for our little fantastic guinea pigs can be a challenge but a very fun one at that. Pros and cons of guinea pigs should i get a guinea pig. Mar 15, 2012 books, newspaper articles, and other information about guinea pigs. Its coat grows from eight rosettes which are arranged in two lines across the body.
See more ideas about guinea pigs, i love dogs and abyssinian. In addition to fibrous greens, the diet should include a small number of highquality pellets. The abyssinian is set apart from other breeds of guinea pig by. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for abyssinian guinea pig for sale. The project gutenberg ebook of the raising and care of. Bandit is a pure black abyssinian teddy mix, but he looks all abyssinian. It was during that time where breeding of exotic looking guinea pigs took place, quickly gaining popularity. Guinea pigs need constant access to clean, fresh water. Abyssinian care abyssinians arent known to be any more prone to illness than other guinea pig breeds. A male abyssinian guinea pig the abyssinian is a breed of guinea pig that is relatively common as both a pet and show animal.
The conclusion to the pros and cons of guinea pigs. A pair of females is your best choice, as a pair of males may be prone to fighting especially if they are not neutered. Guinea pigs may be nervous at first but rarely bite and generally become very tame with frequent handling. This updated edition for guinea pig owners provides a wealth of information on the animals anatomy and life cycle, plus advice. The diet of abyssinian guinea pigs should consist of 80% hay, 15% fresh vegetables, 5% pellets, and some occasional treats. Mar 27, 2009 my abyssinian guinea pigs timbertomboy. At the age of 4, guinea pigs are considered senior and are prone to diseases. The author discusses feeding, breeding, caging, health care, and much more. Im gavin, and i created this site because guinea pigs are wonderful little creatures that bring joy to my life, and i thought it would be great if other likeminded people could come together to learn and share and connect, too. Our guinea pig package deals at bellas guinea pigs we specialise in quality guinea pigs and hutch package deals. The abyssinian is a wellknown breed and a common choice for first time owners. Baby abyssinian guinea pigs wolverhampton, west midlands.
The main reason why its called abyssinian pig is that its similar to abyssinian cat in color pattern. All about the abyssinian guinea pig guinea pig tips. This is ruby, i got her from dianna, someone near me whos guinea pigs had babies, she is from parentage of richard rolls piggies, like alot of mine. Guinea pigs are small pets, but they require plenty of space, time, effort, and human interaction. Breeds vary widely in appearance and purpose, ranging from show breeds with long, flowing hair to those in use as model organisms by science. Abyssinian guinea pig for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for abyssinian guinea pig for sale. Providing a good quality and balanced diet is a must to ensure they remain healthy. I will post my favorites here i especially like the us teddy and the abyssinian. Add fresh fruits and vegetables, like kale, mustard greens, grapes, and oranges, along with pellets reinforced with vitamin c, to give your guinea pig the nutrients it needs.
Abyssinian guinea pigs are considered to be among the oldest breeds of guinea pigs still in existence today. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for baby abyssinian guinea pigs for sale. Abyssinian the abyssinian has tall round swirls of hair all over its body and come in a variety of colors as well as satin. According to the guinness book of world records, the oldest guinea pig died at the age of 15 in england. In fact, all guinea pigs actually came from south america, dating back to 5000 bc. Failure to do this will most likely lead to discomfort. Apr 29, 2009 i have owned three guinea pigs, one peruvian and two abyssinians i have the two abbys right now, and my sister has owned one shorthair and one abyssinian.
Guinea pigs are easy to care for, but they require proper and adequate nutrition and. Here is a list of all the guinea pig rescue shelters in washington state that we know of. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. It is likely that they were brought over from europe to the new world around the 1500s. Like other longhaired guinea pigs, coronets need lots of grooming. With the right amount of love and care your new guinea pig will become not only a. The significant portion of their nutrients come from hay, while the rest is supplemented through vegetables and pellets. Keeping and caring for a pet guinea pig the spruce pets. Pet handbooks are written, designed, and illustrated in much the same attractive style as b. Given its name the abyssinian guinea pig aby, it definitely makes sense for one to automatically link its origin to abyssinia, a historic region which is more commonly known as ethiopia today.
The coronet guinea pig is also longhaired, but has a single rosette coronet in the center of the forehead. The abyssinian was bred from other breeds of guinea pigs in order to act as exotic pets for the europeans. Abyssinian guinea pig is in fact one of the oldest breeds which is very popular all over the world. Ask a store partner about petcos selection of books on guinea pigs and the variety of private.
Give your guinea pig 15 minutes and then try again. The guinea pig handbook the information you need to keep your guinea pig happy and healthy from the time of their domestication thousands of years ago in south america, cavies have made their way into the hearts and homes of people of all ages and from around the world. Selling a pair of abyssinian guinea pigs, both female and need to go as a pair or have another guinea pig to live with. In the abyssinian satin, a good balance between scruffiness and showiness is reached. Each book is individually written by a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. Like any other animal, there are pros and cons of guinea pigs as well.
It is very difficult to breed a guinea pig with perfectly placed rosettes, and many abyssinians end up as pets, and not as show stock. Mar 22, 2020 to care for baby guinea pigs, get a roomy cage and make sure they cant slip through the spaces between the bars. Immanuel birmelin keeps guinea pigs, parakeets, and dogs. How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet. The abyssinian is set apart from other breeds of guinea pig by its coat, which is marked with radially growing swirls or cowlicks of hair referred to as rosettes. Ideally, a representative of this breed should combine the rosettes of the abyssinian guinea pig with the sheen and silky feel of a satin guinea pig. Guinea pig rescue shelters in washington state online. They are slightly harder to care for compared to the other guinea pig breeds, but much easier compared to other small pets.
There are some other less common varieties of guinea. We sell guinea pigs individualy in pairs in hutch package deals starter kits. They also like it when you gently stroke their head. In addition, he is a scientific adviser for wildlife films and and expert on animal husbandry. This coronet photo is courtesy of sunflower cavies. Their coat is harsh, and the hair length should not exceed 4 cm. Heres some handpicked suggestions for naming guinea pigs after celebrities, famous book. All about abyssinian guinea pigspersonality, care, diet. Baby guinea pigs, guinea pig care, hamster care, cute piggies, pet care tips. A guinea pig housed alone is active 20 hours of the day or more, with short periods of sleep. He has spent the past 25 years studying the behavior of pets as well as zoo and circus animals. The name abyssinian added a luxurious, sellable touch to this guinea pig breeds. Jul 25, 2019 i used to have a book on guinea pigs written in the early 1900s, and the breed abyssinian was prominately mentioned. Abyssinian for sale guinea pigs breed information omlet.
We have 2 females one black and yellow and one blac abyssinian guinea pig, virginia locust grove. Abyssinian short coat with swirls called rosettes, and peruvian. Then here are some guinea pig facts to help you get ready for them. Baby abyssinian guinea pigs for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for baby abyssinian guinea pigs for sale. They are not like peruvian guinea pigs that have really long hair that requires daily care, nor are they like american guinea pigs that dont need any grooming at all. Peruvian guinea pig, boomerang books, jennifer grey, condor, christmas.
It definitely seemed like the abbys hadhave a more spunky personality. An abyssinian guinea pigs need a cage of atleast 8 sq feet area to eat play and exercise. They have soft, smooth and short coats and comes in a diverse range of colour combinations. Good quality bedding is must to ensure your guinea pigs remain healthy and their cage remains clean. Abyssinian guinea pig guinea pig care,diseases,advice,facts. From the different breeds of guinea pig to consider, like the american, silkie, peruvian or teddy guinea pig, to their proper care and. See more ideas about guinea pigs, books and animal books. May 03, 2018 the first appearance of abyssinian guinea pigs are still shrouded in mystery, but speculated to possibly be as far back as 1200 to 1500 ad, europe. The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig cavia porcellus, also known as cavy or domestic cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family caviidae and the genus cavia. Guinea pigs love a good cuddle but on the first day home, but make sure to give your guinea pig time to settle in. To care for your abyssinian guinea pig, feed it a constant supply of timothy, orchard, or brome hay, which provides the fiber your guinea pig needs.
The hair must be brushed at least once every other day if you want to prevent any tangles. They originated in the andes of south america, and studies based. A brief guide november 25, 20 breeds of guinea pig abyssinian guinea pigs, breeds chris perkins the abyssinian guinea pig is an adorable breed which is beloved by many throughout the world. Nov 10, 2014 abyssinian guinea pigs, like most guinea pigs, are active much of the day.
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