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If you are going to change your guinea pigs food you need to do this gradually to
prevent an upset tummy. They will also need a daily supply of hay and fresh water.
Also your guinea pig will need quiet for the fist day, as they will be nervous of their new home
Friendship
Guinea Pig can be very loving animals. They depend on you for their care. Spend time with your guinea pig every day, including handling it. When you choose a guinea pig for a companion it is a commitment for the entire life of the guinea pig.
Garden Guinea Pig
A large weatherproof home off the ground with a separate covered sleeping area, with a cover to keep out the bad weather. A guinea pig run so they can get plenty of exercise.
House Guinea Pig
A suitable indoor cage. Be able to move around freely in the house but please remove any poisons house plants . Electrical cords must be covered with plastic tubing so that guinea pigs cannot chew them. If you don’t let your guinea pig exercise freely in your house then they must have a large enclosed area inside so they can get exercise.
Bedding
A clean layer of wood shavings and plenty of hay / straw or shredded paper for bedding. This should be changed regularly.
Food
A mixed diet, of just the basic guinea pig food. Fresh foods, apples, carrots, cucumber green cabbage, runner beans, broccoli , grass, dandelions they need this to get
vitamin C as they do not make their own. so it is essential that this is provided daily in their food. Also grass nuts, readi grass and a good quantity of hay. Remember to not leave fresh food for to long in the cage to avoid it going off. Never feed rabbit food as this does not have the nutrients in.
Handling
When picking your guinea pig up. The guinea pig should be approached with 2 hands. One is placed under the guinea pig's chest and abdomen, and the other supports its hindquarters. Be aware that guinea pigs get startled easily and can jump quickly if they are frightened.
Long haired guinea pigs need a lot of grooming with a small brush.
Rabbit Care Sheet
Care for the first few days
If you are going to change your rabbit’s food you need to do this gradually to prevent an upset tummy.
They will also need a daily supply of hay and fresh water.
Also your rabbit will need quiet for the fist day, as they will be nervous of their new home
Friendship
Rabbits can be very loving animals. They depend on you for their care. Spend time with your rabbit every day, including handling it. When you choose a rabbit for a companion it is a commitment for the entire life of the rabbit.
Garden Rabbit
A large weatherproof home off the ground with a separate covered sleeping area, with a cover to keep out the bad weather. A rabbit run so they can get plenty of exercise
House Rabbit
A large home be able to hop around freely in the house but please remove any poisons house plants. . Electrical cords must be covered with plastic tubing so that rabbits cannot chew them. Rabbits can be trained to use a litter box so that they won’t make a mess in the house. If you don’t let your rabbit hop freely in your house then they must have a large enclosed area inside so they can get exercise.
