Speaking of guinea pig, one cannot help but touch upon the topic of her sleep. Why sleep? And not nutrition, for example, or the situation in the cell? And how to keep a pet, and how to feed it, will be discussed in the article. We will speak about sleep because of the very unusual forms of its manifestation. Experienced pig farmers know what it is. Beginners can get scared and confused. To avoid fears, we will touch on how guinea pigs sleep.
Pig - an overseas miracle
What kind of rodent is this? How do guinea pigs sleep, what do they eat, and most importantly - what do they look like? What you need to know about these cute animals? About everything in order.
A guinea pig is a species of rodent that does not really have anything to do with the sea. The name comes from the word "overseas", that is, foreign. The animal is very large, its body length reaches 35 cm, the weight of the male reaches 1500 g. The females are smaller, their weight varies within 800 grams.
They have a friendly character. The animal can be attributed to the category of sociable and gullible creatures who love to sit on the handles. Pets are distinguished by the fact that from an overabundance of feelings they begin to whistle and purr. It is impossible to describe, it must be heard.
Getting such a pet, it is worth remembering that they have no sense of height. That is, a rodent can easily take a step from the table or from a high sofa. And this will end for him with an injury, at least.
How do guinea pigs sleep? Oh, there are some peculiarities. But do not be afraid of them. All this will be discussed below.
How to feed a pet?
The basis of the diet is special food for rodents and hay. More precisely, the feed should be for guinea pigs, and not for other types of animals that do not move around the apartment. A pet needs about 3 tablespoons of dry ration per day.
Supplements with the main types of food - fruits, herbs and vegetables. They should be given a little to avoid overeating. Overseas pigs have no sense of satiety at all.
Nuts are a favorite treat of these rodents. This is especially true for peanuts. But with it there is a danger of overfeeding. Therefore, treats should be given in minimal doses and not more than 2 times a week.
Mineral stone must be present in the cell. The fact is that the guinea pig has quite impressive front teeth. And they need to grind. If this is not done, then the growing teeth simply will not allow the animal to close its mouth once.
And most importantly, pure drinking water. These pets drink a lot and often. Water should be poured into the drinker daily and make sure that it is always there.
A bit about the content
How to contain a fairly large rodent? First, the pig needs a large cage. Its minimum length is 100 cm. It is not necessary to take two-story cages, the pig does not need a second floor. She can't get in there. Likewise, the wheel in the cage is not useful. The pet is not one of those who will be happy to wind circles in this wheel.
The bottom of the cell is filled with filler so that it is completely covered by it. Which filler is better to take? Corn, due to the fact that it can not be allergic. And it absorbs smells much better than other types. If the owner wants to equip the pet with a hammock, then it is suspended at a distance of 10-15 cm above the floor.
It is better to purchase a wooden house. Now let out houses especially for guinea pigs, it is not necessary to puzzle over with the sizes. Do guinea pigs sleep? Of course, like all animals. Does the house need soft material? You can lay a soft rag, but in no case neither cotton wool nor rags. Mumps can feast on them.
A feeder and a drinking bowl are the main part of the contents of the cage along with a wooden house.
Sanitary and hygienic measures in the home of a guinea pig are held twice a week. The old filler is removed, the cell is washed, thoroughly wiped and a portion of the new filler is poured into it.
As for walks outside the cage, is it possible to let the rodent walk around the room? It is possible under the strict supervision of the owner.
Sleepy Kingdom
Do guinea pigs sleep at night, or do they live by the principle of daytime sleep and night activity? Oddly enough, they are sleeping. Their greatest activity occurs at sunset. The animal begins to move, eat and "conduct conversations" with the owner. Then he goes to bed and rests safely until morning. Although sometimes he gets up at night to drink some water and can rattle loudly with a drinker.
And now briefly about the most interesting - how do guinea pigs sleep? On the back, with open eyes, curled up in a ball, stretched out on his stomach and resting his muzzle on his legs. Poses are the most diverse.
I'm not sleeping, I'm watching
Sometimes the owner of a guinea pig, passing by her cage, can see that the pet is lying motionless with his eyes open. Do not be afraid, she breathes if you look closely. Animals are able to sleep this way. That is, guinea pigs sleep with their eyes open. You should know only one thing: if a pet prefers just such a pose for sleeping, he is stressed, scared or sick.
Serenity
How else do guinea pigs sleep? On the back, spreading the front paws. The funniest sleeping position. And the calmest for a rodent. If the pet sleeps in this way, this indicates complete relaxation and trust in the owner.
Conclusion
In the article, we examined how guinea pigs sleep. The most frightening beginners positions are described above. The rest are familiar, itβs hard to get scared.