How To Determine Your Guinea Pig & Age
Determining A Guinea Pig's Age
If you would like to know how old your new guinea pig is, you will need to weigh it. A young cavy that is between two and three months old will weigh 17-18 ounces while an adult will weigh between 24 and 42 ounces. Once a guinea pig has reached adulthood, it is almost impossible to tell exactly how old they are. The best age to buy a guinea pig is from five to six weeks old. An experienced rescue operator or breeder will easily locate an animal that is the right age for you. It is doubtful, however, that a pet store clerk will know the age of your guinea pig.
Buying Your Guinea Pig
First of all, the bottom line at a pet store is profit. For this reason, pet stores are infamous for selling sick or pregnant animals. Many animal lovers charge that pet stores buy their guinea pigs from disreputable breeders who run the equivalent of "puppy mills." Often, animal rights activists have accused pet store owners of selling guinea pigs as food for pet snakes etc.
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