Looking After Pets

In our reading groups this week, we have been reading a book called “Pets Need People”.  It talks about things you need to know when you have a pet.  S1 Baker has guinea pigs as their class pets.  We learnt about guinea pigs and then we took photos with them.  Here are some things we found out about guinea pigs.

What do Guinea Pigs look like?

Guinea  pigs have black eyes, ears and  no tail.  They have white, brown, yellow or black fur.  Guinea pigs have short legs with clawed feet. They  have 4 toes at the front and 3 toes at the back.  Guinea pigs also have sensory whiskers.

Where do Guinea Pigs live?

Guinea pigs need a hutch for shelter.  They do not like cold, wet windy places.  Guinea pigs like to be let out of their cages and petted.  They need to have their cages cleaned regularly.

What do Guinea Pigs Eat?

Guinea pigs like to eat apples, grass and other plant material.

Interesting Facts?

Guinea pigs are popular pets.  They live for 6 to 8 years, they grow to 28 cm and weigh 0.9kg.  They are burrowing animals and they squeal when they are excited.

This is Gus.  He visited our class from S1Baker.  He felt so soft and made a noise when we patted him.