Cute, lovable and - mysterious? Yes, for such a small animal, guinea pigs seem to raise quite a few questions. Is a guinea pig a rodent? Where did they come from? And how did they get their name?
Guinea pigs, also called cavies after their official genus title Cavia porcellus, are considered a type of rodent. Originating in South America, there are a few well-argued theories about how they got their name. One school of thought claims "guinea" is a mispronunciation of Guyana, a South American city where cavies were acquired by European traders. Others assert that guinea pigs were sold by Dutch merchants for one guinea, an old European coin. There are differing views on the addition of "pig" to the name as well. The most common opinions are because animal looks like a miniature pig or because they squeak like pigs. Once exotic pets of the wealthy, , guinea pigs have been credited with almost magical powers. In their native South America, the guinea pig is believed to have great powers of healing. To us, she is simply a warm and loving pet whose powers are cheering us up and enchanting us with her fun-loving personality. Guinea pigs are naturally wary; earning your pet's trust and love will take time and patience. Once it is bestowed, your guinea pig will want to be a part of your life and activities.
Please note: The Guinea pigs that have (Bj's) written next to it means they were born and raised by me when baby's. Also this does not mean i have had them since born.
Guinea pigs, also called cavies after their official genus title Cavia porcellus, are considered a type of rodent. Originating in South America, there are a few well-argued theories about how they got their name. One school of thought claims "guinea" is a mispronunciation of Guyana, a South American city where cavies were acquired by European traders. Others assert that guinea pigs were sold by Dutch merchants for one guinea, an old European coin. There are differing views on the addition of "pig" to the name as well. The most common opinions are because animal looks like a miniature pig or because they squeak like pigs. Once exotic pets of the wealthy, , guinea pigs have been credited with almost magical powers. In their native South America, the guinea pig is believed to have great powers of healing. To us, she is simply a warm and loving pet whose powers are cheering us up and enchanting us with her fun-loving personality. Guinea pigs are naturally wary; earning your pet's trust and love will take time and patience. Once it is bestowed, your guinea pig will want to be a part of your life and activities.
Please note: The Guinea pigs that have (Bj's) written next to it means they were born and raised by me when baby's. Also this does not mean i have had them since born.
Female Guinea Pigs (Sow's)
Name: Mia
Born: 1 September 2012
Info: pure bred Sheba yak. loves getting brushed and bathed unlike some of my guinea pigs :)
Born: 1 September 2012
Info: pure bred Sheba yak. loves getting brushed and bathed unlike some of my guinea pigs :)
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Name:(Bj's) Red
Born:15/2/2013
Info: Red is a sweet little girl, shes a Sheba yak cross(her dad was pure bred Sheba yak).
*better photo coming soon*
Born:15/2/2013
Info: Red is a sweet little girl, shes a Sheba yak cross(her dad was pure bred Sheba yak).
*better photo coming soon*
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Name: Ella
Born: unknown as of yet..
Info: Ella is a lovely pure bred texel guinea pig... more info coming soon!
Born: unknown as of yet..
Info: Ella is a lovely pure bred texel guinea pig... more info coming soon!
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Name: Eve
Born: unknown as of yet..
Info: Eve is a lovely pure bred texel guinea pig... more info coming soon!
Born: unknown as of yet..
Info: Eve is a lovely pure bred texel guinea pig... more info coming soon!
Male cavies(Boar's)
Name: Helix
Born: 21/3/2013
Info: Helix is a lemon agouti, purebred texel guinea pig. He loves getting brushed unlike his brother Atom. He Loves his grass and veggies. Also gets along really well with my jack russell 'Penny'
Born: 21/3/2013
Info: Helix is a lemon agouti, purebred texel guinea pig. He loves getting brushed unlike his brother Atom. He Loves his grass and veggies. Also gets along really well with my jack russell 'Penny'