DOOF

About DOOF

Breed

Mixed/Unknown

Sex

Male

Age

Senior

Size

Small

Location

Denver, CO

From Denver Animal Shelter

Size: 1.5-2.5 pounds, up to 16` longLife expectancy: 5-7 yearsGroup or solo: Guinea pigs are social animals who do well being housed together and can easily live in groups up to 5. They should be kept in same-sex pairs. Pigs already living successfully together should be kept together. Diet: Grass or timothy hay and fresh, clean water should always be available. 1/8 cup of timothy hay based pellet foot daily. A handful of fresh, leafy vegetables (kale, romaine, bell peppers, and spinach) should be provided with limited amounts of fruit/treats. Pigs cannot manufacture vitamin C, so make sure you provide this nutrient in foods such as bell peppers. Avoid: Pellets made with nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or corn. Avoid iceberg lettuce, potatoes, cabbage, onions, mushrooms, and broccoli. Habitat/Housing: A single guinea pig should have 7-10 square feet of space in their enclosure, with each additional guinea pig sharing the same space requiring an additional 2 square feet. `C&C` (cube and coroplast) are popular cage types and can be DIY'd or purchased. If multiple levels are given in their enclosure ramps must not be steep. The floor of their cage should be solid, wire mesh can injure…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

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