The New Year 2013, brings arrival of two Guinea pigs in my home. We just went to the pet shop to check some birds, but the Guinea pigs fascinated me, more particularly my son liked it very much. Instantly we loved it and brought a pair of Guinea pig ( Rs. 1200/-) and a metal cage ( Rs. 1300/-). Actually we brought on Dec 30th 2012. Sunday.
Initially we kept them in the cage. It respond to us whenever we feed. We served leafy vegetable, green leaves, Palak, and the special food provided by the Pet Shop. Whenever, we rub plastic cover, the Guinea pigs start responding by it "uum-uum" tweaking sound.
Gradually, it becomes friendly. We took it to Vet Doctor for check up. After examination he informed that pair - both are males!!!???. Ofcourse, we observed for the past one month, both are friendly and not quarelling with each other.
Now, we are not putting in the metal cage. We are keeping them in open conditions, with just four bricks, and wooden sheet for its shelter. They are more than happy to use it as its shelter. Also as per the Vet Doctor's advise, we purchased Husk ( Grass hay - is not available till date) and kept in between the two bricks in their shelter. Guinea pigs are more comfortable in this environment.
Also we brought special food "Cavia Crispy" with enriched Vitamin C from the Pet shop. It is costing Rs. 314/- for one kgs, recommends 35-50 gms per day. Both the Guinea's like the food very much, and starts demanding the food.. by its peculiar queaking sound...
Also it is becoming more friendly.. but still there is inhibition and fear, as whenever, we go near, it is hiding in its shelter.
Some pics:-
we are yet to name them, could you suggest some name for the cute little ones!!!!
Initially we kept them in the cage. It respond to us whenever we feed. We served leafy vegetable, green leaves, Palak, and the special food provided by the Pet Shop. Whenever, we rub plastic cover, the Guinea pigs start responding by it "uum-uum" tweaking sound.
Gradually, it becomes friendly. We took it to Vet Doctor for check up. After examination he informed that pair - both are males!!!???. Ofcourse, we observed for the past one month, both are friendly and not quarelling with each other.
Now, we are not putting in the metal cage. We are keeping them in open conditions, with just four bricks, and wooden sheet for its shelter. They are more than happy to use it as its shelter. Also as per the Vet Doctor's advise, we purchased Husk ( Grass hay - is not available till date) and kept in between the two bricks in their shelter. Guinea pigs are more comfortable in this environment.
Also we brought special food "Cavia Crispy" with enriched Vitamin C from the Pet shop. It is costing Rs. 314/- for one kgs, recommends 35-50 gms per day. Both the Guinea's like the food very much, and starts demanding the food.. by its peculiar queaking sound...
Also it is becoming more friendly.. but still there is inhibition and fear, as whenever, we go near, it is hiding in its shelter.
Some pics:-
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