It is important to have a big cage especially if there are more than one in a cage. They need space to run around and to “popcorn” (This is a characteristic behaviour of Guinea Pigs which is to jump straight up from the floor, landing in the same place). Our cages were purchased in the [...]

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Carrots – Feed in moderation High in Vitamin A and a good source of Vitamin C A leading source of Vit.A from beta carotene Good source of fiber Fat and Cholesterol free Low in sodium & Vit.C It’s important to feed your guinea pigs with fresh vegetables and fruits. That will give them the Vitamins [...]

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If the guinea pigs nails are too long we trim them ourselves. In the wild, guinea pigs and similar critters’ nails are kept short by the rocks and terrain they scamper along on. But in a cage there may not be anything to keep their nails trimmed this way. That is why they need to [...]

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Camera Critters Here’s my entry for this week’s Camera Critters. This bird is called Cockatiel. I found this bird at the same place where I found the Umbrella Cockatoo. Thanks for looking and your lovely comments. Have a great weekend everyone! The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus), also known as the Quarrion and the Weiro, is the [...]

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