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A collection of guinea pig themed books and publications. First read this book when i got my guinea pigs and as a result i shifted my gps into the house with me and gained 3 housemates with incredible personalities. Berties guinea pig stories have been written especially for younger children and they come complete with real guinea pig squeaking, rustling and munching. It also says they do jolts and cycling movements with there legs. Peter gurney is the well known author of many books on the care of guinea pigs, who sadly died in july 2006. They will be brought back to health they will get fresh fruit and vegetables every morning. Albans, vermont, united states, the second child of winfield scott bailey and harriet sarah goodhue a girl, ellen was born in 1876.
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The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig cavia porcellus, also known as cavy or domestic cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family caviidae and the genus cavia. Taking care of your guinea pig download ebook pdf, epub. He has written several books on the subject which i thought would be useful to have on hand for reference, in particular, piggy potions. However, this is a slim retelling of the proper care of guinea pigs, so theres nothing new for readers who have other peter gurney books. Proper care of guinea pigs 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. The guinea pig guide cutely comprehensive guinea pig. Classic tales retold starring a cast of furry guinea pig friends. Pregnancy toxemia will never ever be a threat to your guinea pigs life if you are a responsible pet owner who has properly sexed your guinea pigs and has no intention of breeding. Gurney wrote several books on the health, care and welfare of guinea pigs.
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