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As for food , you will need to make sure they have access to fresh , wholesome food and water at all times . The right food is very important to help them maintain a healthy weight and keep their digestive systems and teeth strong and healthy .
Guinea pigs will need a daily vitamin C supplement as they don ’ t produce this nutrient on their own .
It ’ s important to know that guinea pigs only sleep around four hours a day , so they will need plenty of stimulation and while it will take some time to build trust , eventually they should be happy to be picked up and held . One way to build trust is to set up a large play pen that ’ s big enough for your child and the guinea pigs , so that they can start to – very gently – play together and get to know one another . Guinea pigs don ’ t need much grooming , but a weekly brush and nail trimming every few weeks will be important .
Hamsters
Hamsters are also fun little animals to raise . They are smaller than guinea pigs and have their own special needs . The biggest difference
Westerman ’ s Hamster Mix • 2kg R49.99 • 5kg R119.99 ( at Agrimark online )
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