Guinea Pig Behavior tools: what they help with
These tools help you read your guinea pig: temperament quizzes, compatibility checkers for multi-pet homes and guides to what common behaviors usually mean. Most behavior problems start as a mismatch between what a guinea pig needs and what it is getting. Spotting that early is far easier than fixing a habit later.
What to know about behavior and temperament for guinea pigs
Guinea pigs typically live 5 to 7 years. Guinea pigs are highly social and should never be kept alone. They need a large ground-level cage, unlimited grass hay, and a daily source of vitamin C.
Guinea Pig quick facts
| Measure | Guinea Pig |
|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 5–7 years |
| Adult weight | 1.5–2.6 lb (0.7–1.2 kg) |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Mature at | About 5 months |
| Pregnancy | 59–72 days |
| Litter size | 1–6 |
| Humidity | 40–60% |
A practical tip
Answer the questions based on what your guinea pig does on a normal day, not on its best or worst day. The result will be much more useful.
Other guinea pig topics
Guinea pig care rarely sits in one box. You may also find these useful: guinea pig age tools, guinea pig breeding tools, guinea pig cost tools and guinea pig grooming tools. Or see every guinea pig tool in one place.
Behavior tools for other pets
The same kind of tool exists for other species, each using that animal's own reference data: dog behavior, cat behavior, rabbit behavior and hamster behavior.