Detailed food, lodging and travel of guinea pigs in winter
I. Eating
Under normal circumstances, the diet of guinea pigs has no seasonal differences, and even in winter, the amount of guinea pigs will not change greatly, so if there are no special circumstances, pet owners only need to follow the usual feeding methods Just feed. However, the pet owner can also properly supplement the guinea pig with some nutrients, because the low temperature factor in winter easily consumes more energy of the guinea pig, so the pet owner can appropriately supplement it with some nutrients to help it resist the cold. In addition, guinea pigs drink less water in winter, and pet owners need to pay attention to supervising that they consume enough water.
Second, living
The guinea pig is naturally afraid of cold, when the temperature is lower than 20 ℃, the guinea pig will feel cold, Therefore, pet owners should pay attention to keeping the temperature of the breeding environment of guinea pigs above 20°C. It is necessary for the pet owner to do a good job of keeping the guinea pig in time according to the feeding temperature of the location where the guinea pig is located. Most guinea pigs are kept indoors. If there is a heater in the home, it is much more convenient to help the guinea pig through the winter. It can be covered with a warm pet blanket while there is a heating supply. However, pet owners must clean the guinea pig’s bedding and blankets frequently and keep its supplies clean.
For guinea pigs raised outdoors or on balconies, when the temperature is low, the pet owner must build a guinea pig for them. sheltered and warm dens to help them withstand cold winds. Generally, as long as the den is comfortable, warm and sheltered from the wind, pet owners can buy a moderate-sized cat kennel
or dog kennel instead, and then spread an appropriate amount of hay inside to increase the comfort. If it is not warm enough, you need to add some heating blankets, electric Warm items such as warm bags to ensure the temperature in the nest is appropriate. In addition, it is necessary to place the nest reasonably, pay attention to shelter from the wind, and prevent the cold wind from entering, or the pet owner can use some obstacles outside the nest to block the cold wind.
Three, OK
In the cold winter, pet owners should try not to take the guinea pig out, if there is a need to take it out , you need to surround a layer of small quilt or a layer of cardboard box outside the take-out cage to block the cold wind, and you also need to put some heating items in the cage, such as baby warmers or warm water bags, etc., but the pet should be careful to prevent guinea pigs If you bite a warm baby, pay attention to proper disposal.
We have introduced the method of raising guinea pigs in winter here, hoping to help you.
