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THINGS WORTH KNOWING ABOUT GUINEA PIGS |
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GUINEA PIG - FACT FILE |
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South America |
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Cavy, herd, fleeing-animal, vegetarian |
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4 - 8 years |
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22,5 - 35,5 cm (8.86 - 13.98 inches) |
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Males: 1000 - 1800 g |
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Grown up with |
about 8 months |
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37,8 - 39,5° C (100 - 103.1° F) |
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45 - 150 per minute |
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230 - 380 per minute |
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1 |
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Male: from the 9th week |
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14 - 18 Days |
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24 hours |
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From 4 months |
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59 - 72 days |
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Amount of babies per delivery |
1 - 5 (7) |
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14 days before the delivery |
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From the first day on |
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About 3 - 4 weeks |
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Until the 4th week: about 10
g per day |
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