Chocolate guinea pig is a type of guinea pig, distinguished by its unique coat . Xintianzhu variety has been cultivated and improved by breeding experts for a long time. Its coat color is like chocolate, hence the name. English name: Self Chocolate. The natural chocolate guinea pig has a very long lifespan, and the owner takes good care of it, and the lifespan can last for more than 10 years. It is precisely these many reasons that attract the public to breed him.

 

       shape features
       The natural chocolate guinea pig is mainly covered with chocolate color, whether it is the inner layer of down or the outer layer of long hair is chocolate color. Medium size. The body is 22-34cm long, and the weight is about 400-700g. The proportion of the whole body is very well-proportioned, and the head is relatively large. At first glance, there is no neck, and the head and the body are directly linked together. The eyes are large, powerful, bright, black, and very spiritual. The ears are small and rounded on both sides of the head, and the limbs are short, with 4 toes on the front feet and 3 toes on the hind feet.

       Characteristics        Chocolate guinea pigs are a very good type of guinea pigs that can withstand children All kinds of tossing and playing without getting mad; also not escaping the cage and scurrying outside; it is very suitable for feeding children.

       Natural chocolate guinea pigs are lazy, don’t like to run around, always like to be dumb Lying down, enjoying the lazy life. They can live independently or in groups, do not fight, and can be mixed. Although they are lazy, if the owner is willing to play with them, they will still be happy to give feedback and inadvertently amuse people. Reproduction is mainly viviparous and can reproduce year-round with a very high survival rate. During the breeding period, the owner needs to pay attention to the adjustment of temperature, and the temperature difference should not change too much.

       Cage       Natural chocolate guinea pigs need to be caged, because he reminds them that they are small and put them outside where they can hide. The owner cannot find them at all, and it is easy to be stepped on. Cages can go to the market to buy special cages, and it is best to place ladders, running wheels, drinking fountains, toilets, etc. in the cage.

       Food        Natural chocolate guinea pigs are vegetarian and do not need to be fed meat. The main food is seeds, grains, melon seeds, etc. The editor recommends that the owner should buy special rat food for feeding. Rat food contains all the nutrients that pet rats need. It is best to feed regularly and quantitatively, and do not overfeed, otherwise it will lead to obesity and waste.

       Care        The stool of the natural chocolate guinea pig has a certain smell, the owner should help clean the cage often, preferably at the bottom of the cage Spread a layer of sawdust to deodorize and keep warm. Guinea pigs like bathing very much, and the owner can provide him with bath sand.

       Natural chocolate guinea pigs are easy to raise and inexpensive. The price of adult guinea pigs ranges from 10-40 yuan. Young guinea pigs are cheaper.