Guinea Pig Flashcards by Georgia Martin

Q

average life span

A

4-5yrs

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weaning

A

14-21 days

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sexual maturity

A

4-10 weeks

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cycle

A

oestrus anytime of year, season for 16 days

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gestation

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60-70 days

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litter size

A

2-4 pups (5x year)

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males can reproduce from

A

3 weeks

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wheeking

A

excitement

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purring/bubbles

A

contentment/annoyance (watch body language)

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chirping

A

very rare to hear; guinea pig may be seen in a trancelike state

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rumbling/rumblestrutting

A

dominance or female wooing

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teeth chattering

A

agitated/angry/fearful or contented (watch body language)

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chutting

A

exploring or being engaged

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hissing

A

upset

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grunting (males)

A

dominance

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squealing

A

pain/injury

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growl

A

threatened/upset

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yawning

A

dominance

Q

scent marking

A

dominance

Q

mounting

A

dominance

Q

chasing

A

dominance

Q

fidgeting/nipping

A

fearful/uncomfortable (needing the loo)

Q

licking

A

grooming

Q

sprawled out

A

comfortable/safe

Q

popcorning

A

joy/energetic

Q

pups can identify their mother by their

A

scent

Q

guinea pigs come from the family

A

Caviidae (cavies)

Q

Most common breeds we deal with

A

American/English
Peruvian
Abyssinian

Q

male guinea pig term

A

boar

Q

female guinea pig term

A

sow

Q

guinea pig offspring term

A

pups