Guinea Pigs Care, Foods, behavior in Hindi By Govind Bhardwaj Official..!
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Choose the right cage for your guinea pig. Although your guinea pig might be very small if she is a baby, she will grow quite a bit larger. The cages sold in many stores for small animals are not big enough for your pet. Look for a cage that is a minimum of 7.5 square feet. This will seem large for a young cavy, but it’s the right size to accommodate an adult. If you are getting two guinea pigs, get a cage that is at least 10.5 square feet to accommodate both of them. (One caveat: If you want two cavies, choose two males or two females; otherwise you will end up with many babies. Guinea pigs can begin mating as young as one month old.)
Get a tray if the cage has a wire bottom. It’s uncomfortable for your pet to have an uncovered wire bottom, so get a tray which covers the entire bottom. This also will make cleaning easier, as you will be able to slide it in and out.
Purchase cage supplies. You will need to provide bedding, a food dish, a water bottle, and toys for your new pet. Do not buy pine or cedar shavings because these are toxic for cavies. Timothy hay, which is part of the guinea pig diet, is the best form of bedding.
Cover the bottom of the cage with newspaper, then a thick layer of bedding. The paper will make it easier to clean the cage.
Prepare at least one room to be safe for your guinea pig. Your pet will need to run around frequently, so it’s important to have one room where they can explore and stretch their legs safely.
Remove any wires or cables that your cavy could chew on and get electrocuted.
Remove any other pets from the room. While some guinea pigs can get along with dogs, cats, and other animals, many are afraid. Introduce them carefully and slowly, but don’t rush things and let your guinea pig run around without other animals present at first.
Close all of the doors to the room so your pet doesn’t escape.
Choose a room with easy-to-clean flooring because your pet might have an accident on the floor.