what do i need for a guinea pig and can i introduce my hamster to it if

[Tanner Stumbaugh]

i get one and is there any more info..? ok so i want to get a guinea pig but idk what it needs or anything and also can i introduce my hamster to it not like in a cage but like in my bed or something i'd kinda like them to be friends with each other.

 

[ellenvega]

GuineaLynx.info, Guineapigcages.com, and CavySpirit.com. They will tell you all that you need to know.

 

[Mariah]

You need a spacious cage it. And it cannot be a fish tank or anything like that.youl also need plenty of things for it to eat not just pellets fresh fruit and vegitables are great and a good way to bond with your new pet. Oh, and stay away from pine bedding as much as posible it can make them sick, change the cage two to three times a week. When introducing it to another pet be careful things can go wrong depending on the tempermate of both of the animals.

 

[smudge0305]

you need a large spacious cage for it, use shavings and hay, they also need places to hide to feel more secure, i agree to be careful when letting your pets meet for the first time never leave them alone together and be prepared to split them apart from each other incase something does go wrong, also make sure that your guinea pig has food which is high in vitamin c, make sure they have lots of fruit & veg, especially fruit as this is high in vitamin C, guinea pigs cannot produce their own vitamin c and if they dont get it they get an illness called scurvy which is a skin disease, try not to feed it iceburg lettuce this will give it diahhria. hope this helped

 

[Torrie A]

You should do lots of research before you decide if you want guinea pigs! You can't want a pet until you know whether it suits your lifestyle or not.

Guinea pigs are social and should be kept in same-sex pairs. You should get 2, to keep each other company or else they get pretty lonely. Even if you plan to play with it lots, it will spend the majority of time in a cage, all alone.

You need a large cage. Guinea pigs require a lot of space, and cages can be quite expensive. I suggest C&C cages. They are best recommended for guinea pigs. It should be one level, since guinea pis are not very good climbers.
http://www.guineapigcages.com/

You'll need to choose a safe bedding. Lots of owners use fleece: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.guineapigcages.com/photos/data/544/medium/86503D65.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.guineapigcages.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/7272&usg=__NlmeKp968FAmEpz48L9TBYw7lJk=&h=449&w=600&sz=36&hl=xx-pirate&start=15&sig2=VzHLdWfB66I1iExLq7U_qw&zoom=1&tbnid=8gjpVMjH824h9M:&tbnh=109&tbnw=154&ei=ESrtTYKWLYXl0QGt_6yeAQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dfleece%2Bguinea%2Bpig%2Bcage%26um%3D1%26hl%3Dxx-pirate%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D785%26bih%3D322%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=481&vpy=17&dur=4688&hovh=194&hovw=260&tx=199&ty=140&page=3&ndsp=8&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:15&biw=785&bih=322 which can be washed and reused to save money. It is also not messy and very safe for your piggies. Aspen and Carefresh are other safe beddings. Avoid cedar and pine is iffy, so best to stay away from that too. These can harm your pet.

A guinea pig's diet requires pellets and hay available 24/7. These should be Alfalfa based until the pigs are about a year old, then switch both to timothy based. Each guinea pi needs 1 cup of veggies per day, and a vitamin C supplement daily. Water needs to be refreshed daily.

Guinea pigs are shy and timid by nature. They are often skittish and jumpy when being picked up or taken out of their cage. Guinea pigs are usually a lap pet. They are lazy and like to sit around while you pet them and give them treats. They are not usually very active or entertaining to watch. They require time out of their cage each day.

You should purchase your guinea pigs from a breeder or shelter, and not a pet store. Pet store rodents are usually mistreated, not socialized, sick, and/or pregnant (if you get females). A breeder will ensure healthier, happier guinea pigs that are more comfortable around humans.

Different species should never be mixed. Hamsters are solitary animals and don't like having friends, especially of a different species. Your hamster will attack the guinea pig, and one will likely be injured or killed. Being around each other will stress them both out tremendously. Don't let them interact at all. Your hamster will be fine on its own, and your guinea pig needs the company only of another guinea pig

Good luck! Hope I helped!