Guinea pigs are members of the rodent family native to South America. They are well known for being friendly and sociable, but they can also get shy and scared easily. Just like any other pet, they need to be pampered with constant love and affection.

These creatures have a keen sense of smell and hearing that help them find food and avoid predators. Similar to cats, they make a purring sound when they are being petted. They also make other sounds to indicate their various emotions and to communicate with other guinea pigs.

Biological Data (Quick facts)

Life expectancy : Average 4-8 years

Body weight : 700 - 1000g

Diet : Herbivores: Unlimited high quality hay (eg Timothy hay, Orchard hay), limited Guinea pig pellet (refer to the feeding guideline in the packaging), vegetables and fruits. Highly recommended to include vitamin C daily (Suggest to remove 7-12% of body weight per day as the amount of food consumption depend on the type of food)

Sexual Maturity : 45 -70 days

Gestation Period : 59 - 72 days

Litter Size : Average 1 -6 piglets

Weaning Age : 3 weeks old