Before you get a guinea pig it's good to know what to expect, one person had a question and here's the summary... Are guinea pigs clean and easy to take care of? Do they made a lot of noise during the night?

Answer

Guinea pigs like any animal in a cage needs to count on his or hers owner to keep the cage clean for optimum health. If you spot clean the cage daily take out the leftover veggies the guinea pigs didn't eat (if any) the night before, and little poo they leave behind you may get 4 or 5 days before you might have to clean the entire cage.

That's for one guinea pig, if you have more than one guinea pig or don't want to spot clean you are looking at every couple days. It can also depend on the size of your hutch or cage. You should always buy the biggest cage you can afford.

Guinea pigs need fresh water and food daily, and they do squeak, squeal, and get all happy when they know the food is on the way. They also talk to each other through squeaks. They won't keep you up all hours of the night carrying on since they are the most active during the day.

So if you are able to feed, water, pet and play with your guinea pig daily and willing to clean at the cage weekly or more if necessary then a guinea might be the pet for you. Undecided?

Consider reading Guinea Piglopaedia: A Complete Guide to Guinea Pig Care (Complete Guide To Guinea Pig Care) It comes highly recommended for people who are thinking about getting a guinea pig.