There is a huge misconception when it comes to comparing guinea pigs to pet rabbits and the common mistake is the fact that most people don’t realize that there are jumping guinea pigs. They may not have the clearance and hop that the rabbit does but with that said, jumping guinea pigs are really not as uncommon as it may sound. Let’s have a glance at many other guinea pig characteristics and traits that you may not be aware of and may help strengthen the relationship you can potentially have with your pet guinea pig.

The Guinea Pig Environment
There are several things to remember when fabricating your pet’s home because there are a number of factors to consider such as the jumping guinea pigs. You need to make sure that the guinea pig habitat is high enough that the little fellow can’t jump over the walls and be free as this could cause serious potential danger for the guinea pig. As mentioned earlier, most people don’t realize that the guinea pigs have the ability to jump but rest assured they can jump and do jump! Ensuring high walls is a definite must so that you don’t have an escapee on your hands that can be trying and difficult to recapture.

It only has to be a reasonable height to properly house any type of jumping guinea pig and although they are not notorious for bounding high into the air, they can get some height to the jump so use common sense in constructing your guinea pig home. Always ensure that there is plenty of hay available in the guinea pig home so that he can use it as a supplement for the diet as hay contains necessary vitamins and minerals for the jumping guinea pigs.

Although there are not potentially severe elements to jumping guinea pigs, it is a fact that one should certainly be aware of when deciding if a guinea pig is the right pet to get and most don’t realize the jumping factor until it is too late. If you are pondering acquiring one of these fantastic jumping guinea pigs, visit your local pet store and spend a few minutes with each of the guinea pigs to see if they are suitable to your personality and if you will enjoy the time, effort and dedication that a guinea pig requires before you go and build a home and decide that it perhaps isn’t the best choice of pet for you. Owning a pet is a long term investment both emotionally and financially so it is best that you take the time to research all aspects of pet owning before committing a pet to your life; for life.