HAPPY Guinea PIG FARM
Guinea pigs are excellent starter pets
The guinea pig, also called the cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, these animals are not in the pig family, nor are they from Guinea. .
Scientific name: Cavia porcellus
Gestation period: 59 – 72 d (Adult)
Mass: 0.7 – 1.2 kg (Adult)
Length: 20 – 25 cm (Adult)
Rank: Species
Lifespan: 4 – 5 y, 5 y on average (Captivity)