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1. bvna.org.uk › blog › improving-the-welfare-andImproving the welfare and husbandry of guinea pigs in the UK

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   Oct 8, 2024 · This article provides comprehensive introductory information on guinea pigs and their needs, and suggests key areas for consideration when planning and implementing effective and practical welfare consultations in practice.

2. bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com › doi › pdfCurrent welfare state of pet guinea pigs in the UK - Harrup ...

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   Mar 7, 2020 · Little research has been carried out into how guinea pigs are cared for in the UK, and information regarding potential welfare issues is sparse. This study was designed to examine the five welfare needs, collecting data on the extent to which these are each met by a sample of UK guinea pig owners.

   • Author: Amber Jade Harrup, Nicola J. Rooney

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3. www.rspca.org.uk › pets › rodentsKeeping Guinea Pigs As Pets | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk

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   Guinea pigs are active up to 20 hours per day, and only sleep for short periods. Guinea pigs are highly social - in the wild they live in close family groups of 5-10 guinea pigs, though several groups may live in close proximity to form a colony.

4. www.vettimes.co.uk › app › uploadsA VN’s guide to guinea pigs: behaviour, housing and anatomy

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   Wild species of guinea pigs choose to live in small social groups (herds) of usually a single male (boar), a hierarchical harem of between five and 10 females (sows), and any young (pups). Females are documented to demonstrate altruistic behaviour, where non-related individuals will help nurse and rear young other than their own (King, 1956).

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5. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 32054719Current welfare state of pet guinea pigs in the UK - PubMed

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   Mar 7, 2020 · This study was designed to examine the five welfare needs, collecting data on the extent to which these are each met by a sample of UK guinea pig owners. Methods: A survey of 4590 owners was conducted.

6. www.burgesspetcare.com › blog › guinea-pigsThe truth about the UK’s guinea pigs - Burgess Pet Care

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   Jul 31, 2019 · Guinea pigs are highly social animals who like to live in pairs or small groups. The only exception is if you adopt a lone piggy who may struggle to bond with a new companion and may prefer to live alone. We discovered that 46% of those surveyed have a pair of piggies and 52% have more than two.

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   How many guinea pigs are in a family?

   • In the wild, guinea pigs live in close family groups of five to 10 individuals. Several groups may live in close proximity, forming a colony. That’s why pet guinea pigs should have the company of at least one other piggy pal – same sex littermates are a good pairing.

   The truth about the UK’s guinea pigs | Burgess Pet Care

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   How do guinea pigs live?

   • Wild species of guinea pigs choose to live in small social groups (herds) of usually a single male (boar), a hierarchical harem of between five and 10 females (sows), and any young (pups). Females are documented to demonstrate altruistic behaviour, where non-related individuals will help nurse and rear young other than their own (King, 1956).

   A VN’s guide to guinea pigs: behaviour, housing and anatomy - Vet Tim…

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   Do guinea pigs like to live alone?

   • Our survey revealed that: Guinea pigs are highly social animals who like to live in pairs or small groups. The only exception is if you adopt a lone piggy who may struggle to bond with a new companion and may prefer to live alone. We discovered that 46% of those surveyed have a pair of piggies and 52% have more than two.

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   Do guinea pigs live in a harem?

   • In the wild... Wild species of guinea pigs choose to live in small social groups (herds) of usually a single male (boar), a hierarchical harem of between five and 10 females (sows), and any young (pups).

   A VN’s guide to guinea pigs: behaviour, housing and anatomy - Vet Tim…

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   Do guinea pigs need a hutch?

   • This study was designed to examine the five welfare needs, collecting data on the extent to which these are each met by a sample of UK guinea pig owners. A survey of 4590 owners was conducted. Guinea pigs were housed in a variety of ways, but a hutch or cage, with no attached run, was the most common enclosure.

   Current welfare state of pet guinea pigs in the UK - PubMed

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   What should a veterinary nurse do for guinea pigs?

   • Veterinary nurses should aim to educate owners and advocate for improved welfare standards for guinea pigs. This article provides comprehensive introductory information on guinea pigs and their needs, and suggests key areas for consideration when planning and implementing effective and practical welfare consultations in practice.

   Improving the welfare and husbandry of guinea pigs in the UK

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8. www.rspca.org.uk › rodents › guineapigsCreating a Good Home for Guinea Pigs - RSPCA

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   A social group – guinea pigs are social animals and shouldn’t live by themselves. A secure space that's large enough for them to exercise and high enough to stand up fully on their back legs.