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Guinea pig · Shared by FrostyOtter · 1 week ago

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Parsnip has worked out the pump in the square and now runs the water supply. The boat sails in the teacup.

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About the Guinea pig

Origin
Andes, South America; domesticated over 3,000 years
Size
700–1200 g; males larger
Lifespan
5–7 years
Diet
Unlimited hay, daily fresh vegetables, vitamin C pellets
Temperament
Social, vocal, timid at first, rarely bites
Housing
Pairs or groups; 0.7 m² minimum for two

Read more about the guinea pig — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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