We have a baby roan abyssinian boar available please message for details if interested we are hobby breeders of abyssinian sheltieperuvianalpacalunkaryatexel 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 are social companion animals that need daily interaction. A guinea pig housed alone is active 20 hours of the day or more, with short periods of sleep. Keeping and caring for a pet guinea pig the spruce pets. Speak with your new furry friend in soft, soothing tones. Guinea pigs are small pets, but they require plenty of space, time, effort, and human interaction. Smooth, abyssinians and alpacas with her pedigree peruvian guinea pigs. They enjoy having a companion just choose one of the same gender and they can become very attached to their humans. Abyssinian for sale guinea pigs breed information omlet.
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. 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. Although no guinea pig has read any of the books about how they normally behave, abyssinians have a tendency to be friendlier and cheekier and a bit more mischievous than other breeds. Corner fleece forest hideout for guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, hedgehogs, dwarf rabbits and other small pets accessories and toys 4. Abyssinian guinea pig, guinea pig care and keeping. An ideal abyssinian has a harsh textured coat that stands on end in straight ridges. The abyssinian was bred from other breeds of guinea pigs in order to act as exotic pets for the europeans. While theyre easy to care for, theyre a little higher maintenance than other guinea pig.
How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet. We sell guinea pigs individualy in pairs in hutch package deals starter kits. The name abyssinian added a luxurious, sellable touch to this guinea pig breeds. The guinea pig is a species of rodent that belongs to the cavy family. Despite their common name, guinea pigs are not native to guinea, nor are they biologically related to pigs, and the origin of the name is still unclear. Guinea pigs are social companion animals that require daily interaction. Abyssinian guinea pigs were among the first breeds to be recognized by the american cavy breeders association. Abyssinia is the name of presentday ethiopia but those guinea pigs did not originate from there. And in some areas of south america, guinea pigs are commonly reared as a staple food source, not kept as pets. One of the oldest breeds are abyssinian guinea pigs, which are often used in shows.
The abyssinian guinea pig is truly a unique species of guinea pigs that have awed many people all around the world. Guinea pigs online over the top fun, wacky hilarity that works for both adults and kids. If you are willing to give your guinea pig a good home with proper food, attention, living space, grooming, and. May 10, 2019 pet cavies, rabbits and rodents, and books about them. It definitely seemed like the abbys hadhave a more spunky personality.
There are some other less common varieties of guinea. Give your guinea pig 15 minutes and then try again. Guinea pigs may be nervous at first but rarely bite and generally become very tame with frequent handling. Learn the basics about guinea pigs, including where to get one, how to. Here is information and advice on keeping healthy guinea pigs as household pets. Peruvian guinea pigs shed all year round, but they renew their coats in the spring and fall. 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. Grady is a handsome baby male tri colored roan abyssinian guinea pig that is looking for a new guinea address. It was during that time where breeding of exotic looking guinea pigs took place, quickly gaining popularity. A pet guinea pig is a member of your family and will benefit from the most interaction available. American guinea pigs are also known as the classic guinea pig with short and smooth fur.
His veins run cold when he realizes whos been haunting the homestead all along duration. The author discusses feeding, breeding, caging, health care, and much more. Guinea pigs love a good cuddle but on the first day home, but make sure to give your guinea pig time to settle in. Mammal pets introducing grady, the abyssinian guinea pig. They can be any color in the guinea pig rainbow and breed readily with other breeds of guinea pigs. Despite their common name, guinea pigs are not native to guinea, nor are they biologically related to pigs. They are affectionate like dogs and are small animals.
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. 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. This advert is located in and around swadlincote, derbyshire. Apr 01, 2000 buy the proper care of guinea pigs new edition by gurney, peter isbn. The abyssinian cavy has 10 rosettes one on each shoulder, four across the saddle, one on each hip, and two on the rump. Abyssinian guinea pigs originate from the andes mountains in south america, not guinea or abyssinia. Nov 10, 2014 abyssinian guinea pigs, like most guinea pigs, are active much of the day. Guinea pigs in the andean region of south america are often kept outside on roofs or in milk crates. A truly informative guinea pig book, the complete cavy, by kim traicos is a. Guinea pigs need horizontal space for running, much like rabbits. Guinea pigs are wonderful pets that rarely bite and dont usually scratch.
Guinea pigs are furry, tailless pets that grow up to be about three pounds. His parents are gregory and delia which are both great looking tri colored roan abyssinian guinea pigs. Require 30 to 50 mg of vitamin c daily from highquality food, vitamin. With their tufted coats and spunky personalities, abyssinian guinea pigs make excellent companions. The abyssinian is unlike any other breed of guinea pig. Introduction to guinea pig species the spruce pets. Grooming those breeds can be a bit difficult but not so much if you follow the simple instructions. The coronet guinea pig is also longhaired, but has a single rosette coronet in the center of the forehead. We have a baby roan abyssinian boar available please message for details if interested we are hobby breeders of abyssiniansheltieperuvianalpacalunkaryatexel guinea pigs. Some guinea pig owners often neglect the nail trim or avoid it because they feel it isnt straightforward to do so. This coronet photo is courtesy of sunflower cavies.
These little guys are social and they thrive on interaction. Jul 25, 2019 the abyssinian personality or piginality, in this case. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Peruvian guinea pigs are a very social breed, so they fair best when housed with others. Guinea pigs are herbivores, so their diet should be one based on highquality guinea pig hay, pelleted guinea pig food and limited amounts of fresh vegetables and fresh fruit. Being inside your home will make it easier and more appealing to care for and play with your guinea pig. Guinea pigs hobby breeder abyssinian longhairedteddies. Most guinea pigs found as pets were either found undesirable clarification needed by breeders or were bred to be pleasant pets regardless of how well they meet the breed standard of perfection. Guinea pigs are adorable but did you know they are also techsavvy and smart and brave well, read this book to find out.
However, i always differentiate guinea pigs from rodents simply because their care and lifestyle is more closely aligned with rabbits instead of rats, mice, hamsters and gerbils. An imbalance in nutrition can cause chronic diarrhea, obesity and diseases of the heart, liver or kidneys. Welcome to the guinea pig market where you will find only the best products for you and your guinea pig s cage and care. 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. The only difference between an abyssinian and other breeds of guinea pigs is the coat texture and growth pattern. As you may always know, there are several breeds of guinea pigs that have long hair. Buy the proper care of guinea pigs new edition by gurney, peter isbn. Just like other breeds, their nails grow pretty quickly and are really sharp.
They arent the american guinea pigs you would imagine when you first think of these animals, but rather something slightly more exotic. Abyssinian guinea pigs, like most guinea pigs, are active much of the day. The englishamerican shorthaired, the abyssinian roughcoated, the peruvian longcoated, and the sheltie also known as silkie, longcoated. Guinea pigs are social animals, and you should consider keeping a samesex pair so they have someone to socialize with. Abyssinian guinea pigs are considered to be among the oldest breeds of guinea pigs still in existence today. Sometimes they will exhibit a sleepwalking activity where theyre walking around but are kind of zoned out. Apr 23, 20 the abyssinian guinea pig is one of the most popular and recognizeable breeds of guinea pig in the world. With the right amount of love and care your new guinea pig will become not only a. Abyssinian guinea pig is in fact one of the oldest breeds which is very popular all over the world. The nails of abyssinian guinea pigs need a monthly trim. A male abyssinian guinea pig the abyssinian is a breed of guinea pig that is relatively common as both a pet and show animal. Their coat is harsh, and the hair length should not exceed 4 cm. The main reason why its called abyssinian pig is that its similar to abyssinian cat in color pattern.
These are cowlicked patches of hair that cover most of the animals body. Guinea pigshobby breederabyssinianlonghairedteddies. They also like it when you gently stroke their head. The abyssinian personality or piginality, in this case. Animal careguinea pig wikibooks, open books for an open world. Books for young children that are about guinea pigs score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. 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. An imbalance in nutrition can cause chronic diarrhea, obesity and diseases of.
Guinea pigs have the long incisors typical of rodents, as well as a diet similar to that of rodents. Guinea pigs are cute and wonderful animals to keep as pets. Like other longhaired guinea pigs, coronets need lots of grooming. If you have longhaired guinea pig, you should brush it every day to avoid problems. Hairless guinea pigs benefit from a small amount of nontoxic aloebased lotion rubbed onto skin to keep it soft. I fell in love with the characters the guinea pigs in.
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. The project gutenberg ebook of the raising and care of guinea. Its coat grows from eight rosettes which are arranged in two lines across the body. The abyssinian is a breed of guinea pig that is relatively common as both a pet and show. Books for young children that are about guinea pigs score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Guinea pigs often eat their own faeces, mainly because they need a lot of vitamins and nutrients, something found in certain types of pellet droppings. The most recognizable trait of the abyssinian guinea pig is its rosettes. Our guinea pig package deals at bellas guinea pigs we specialise in quality guinea pigs and hutch package deals. Heres some handpicked suggestions for naming guinea pigs after celebrities, famous book. Guinea pigs stay clean and rarely need baths, but can be spotcleaned with a damp washcloth or unscented baby wipes if needed. Abyssinian short coat with swirls called rosettes, and peruvian. Feb 19, 2015 fluffy, the class pet guinea pig wants to lose a tooth to meet the tooth. Guinea pigs need their nails clipped approximately once a month.
The abyssinian guinea pig is one of the most popular and recognizeable breeds of guinea pig in the world. They communicate by making various sounds that have different meanings and popcorn, or jump in the air, when happy. The three main varieties of domestic guinea pigs are the. All about the abyssinian guinea pig guinea pig tips. They communicate by making various sounds that have different meanings. All about abyssinian guinea pigspersonality, care, diet. It is likely that they were brought over from europe to the new world around the 1500s. Whether you purchase a baby guinea pig pup from your local pet store or have a female guinea pig at home that has recently given birth, you. See more ideas about guinea pigs, cavy and cute guinea pigs.
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