- Bailey – After our favourite night-cap.
- Biscuit – For our favourite little snack fiend.
- Milo – Also in the top 10 for cat names. …
- Peanut – For the caramel coloured guineas.
- Twitch – For an active guinea.
- Winston – For the most regal family member.
- Chippy– Short for “chipmunk”.
What should I name my guinea pig?
- Bacon.
- Chomper.
- Fluffy.
- Goliath.
- Hamlet.
- Inky.
- Patches.
- Piglet.
What is the cutest guinea pig?
Meet
Booboo
, a two-year old, female blond guinea pig (American crested) that belongs to photographer Megan van der Elst. Booboo lives with two other guinea pigs (Titi and Teddy).
What are some unique guinea pig names?
- Ariel.
- Blossom.
- Bluebell.
- Cookie.
- Cleo.
- Ginger.
- Giselle.
- Pandora.
Can guinea pigs learn their names?
Yes
! Guinea pigs can certainly recognize and respond to their name with the help of some training, along with consistency, patience, and time. Guinea pigs can learn words through classical conditioning. As such, they can be trained to recognize individual words, meaning they can also learn their name.
Do guinea pigs stink?
In
general no
, guinea pigs are clean little critters that regularly groom themselves. And while they may have a slight odour, they should never be overpowering or unpleasant.
Do guinea pigs bite?
Guinea pigs are docile animals, and
rarely bite without cause
. They tend to ‘mouth’ their owners while being held, just to see if you’re edible! These are not hard bites, though, and don’t hurt. … If your pet bites you for real, it’s because they’re afraid of you.
Is it OK to buy one guinea pig?
Typically,
it’s not okay for guinea pigs to live alone
. Most don’t do well as single pets, because they’re social, herd animals, thriving with at least one friend. However, some guinea pigs are human-oriented and transfer their social needs to humans. And live happy lives with devoted pet parents.
What is a good pet name?
- 10 Top Dog Names for Males. #1 Charlie. #2 Max. #3 Buddy. #4 Milo. #5 Archie. #6 Ollie. #7 Oscar. #8 Teddy. #9 Leo. …
- 10 Top Dog Names for Females. #1 Bella. #2 Luna. #3 Coco. #4 Ruby. #5 Molly. #6 Frankie. #7 Daisy. #8 Rosie. #9 Lucy. …
- 100 Top Dog Names. #1 Bella. #2 Charlie. #3 Luna. #4 Coco. #5 Max. #6 Ruby. #7 Molly. #8 Buddy.
Do girl guinea pigs have periods?
Females can have estrous or fertile periods at any time of the year
, but they are most common in the spring. The estrous cycle length is 16 days. A female is fertile for about 6 to 11 hours, most often during night hours. Female guinea pigs begin a new estrous cycle shortly after giving birth.
Do guinea pigs understand kisses?
Even though most people would consider licking to be the animal equivalent of kissing,
guinea pigs actually give kisses a lot like a human!
Should I cover my guinea pig’s cage at night?
Covering the whole cage at night can create problems and affect your guinea pigs breathing. That means that
you should only cover part of their cage at night
. This ensures that the cage remains properly ventilated while still letting in some light.
Can guinea pigs sense when you’re sad?
Guinea pigs
do know when you
‘re sad and they usually can tell when you’re feeling that way by how you’re acting and sometimes even by the tone of your voice. They may even act differently if they notice that you’re feeling down and sometimes they might try to comfort you as well.
Which guinea pig gender is better?
Generally speaking, guinea pig pet parents have found that
male guinea pigs
tend to be a little more confident or bolder than females. This can sometimes lead to training males and being able to handle them a little easier than their shyer counterparts.
Are you supposed to give guinea pigs a bath?
Guinea pigs are known to be an extremely clean creatures who groom themselves very often. Therefore, you rarely need to give them a bath.
Please do not bathe your guinea pig unless it is necessary
. Unnecessary baths will result in dry fur coats and skin.
