Miniature behemoth or bald guinea pig

Homeland naked guinea pig is considered California. In San Diego, a bald guinea pig was born as a result of a mutation in the crossing of two common animals of the Amerikan Crestled breed. Once the pigs were in the wool, but a week later they began to shed and became completely naked. In the future, the animals normally grew and developed, with the hair again not overgrown. With repeated crossing, exactly the same bald animals were born. The new breed was called Baldwin.

Bald guinea pig is a unique animal of its kind, with a bright individuality and a kind of perfect beauty. They have wrinkles, creases on the temples, around the legs and across the shoulders. On the croup and the body, the skin is smooth and smooth. Beautiful ears hang freely, resembling the shape of the petals of flowers. The skin is folded, and looks like rubber. Guinea pig baldwin, something like a small hippo.

People are differently related to bald mumps. Some consider them irresistible, others disdain to look away. But, everyone has his own opinion.

There are different colors, but the baldwin Dalmatian and the animals of monochromatic flowers look very impressive.

At birth, guinea pigs have hair, but at the age of five days they begin to lose hair, starting from the nose. Three weeks later, they are bald half, and by the end of the month you get a completely naked guinea pig.

Care for this breed is almost the same as for ordinary guinea pigs. The difference may be that the baldwin, as they contaminate their skin, should be bathed. This should be done carefully: you need to carefully monitor that detergents do not hit the eyes, and water in your ears. For washing, neutral shampoos and moisturizing gels for babies are best used. In general, caring for the skin of a baldwin is necessary, both for one's own.

In the cage you need to put a small house or rag bag, where the bald guinea pig will sit and warm. Then it will not be necessary to maintain a special temperature, but it will be quite usual room temperature.

Eats boldwin tastier food than ordinary guinea pigs. Just need to take into account that because of the accelerated metabolism of food will require more. In the cage, there must always be unlimited quantities of hay and a mixture of grains, in the water bowl, water. Juicy food, like fresh herbs, it is recommended to give a small amount twice a day. The grass should be harvested in ecologically clean places, better outside the city. It should be washed and dried.

The litter in the cage changes as it gets dirty. At the corners for better absorption of moisture, you can pour wood pellets, and to avoid the formation of paws on the paws, the bottom of the cell is lined with soft sawdust of medium size. Change bedding will have more often than in animals of conventional breeds.

Legs, like ordinary guinea pigs, are cut with special scissors. Their growth is unacceptable, since it will be uncomfortable to walk with the beast. In view of the fact that the baldwin is a bald guinea pig, the sawdust or hay can get into the eyes, which the beast will not be able to get on its own. To do this, you need to have wet wipes and lotion for the eyes. And also tetracycline ointment or other preparation can be useful. If something happens, then it is necessary to wash the eye with lotion, and for the prevention of the eyelid ointment.

The character of a bald guinea pig is calm, one can even say pensive, although it is more active than its woolen brethren. Animals like to climb on their hands, cuddle, hide in the folds of clothing, and while they can lick the owner's face and hands.

Baldwin is ideal for those who have allergies to wool. Having held at least once these exotic animals in their hands, unforgettable impressions will remain for a long time.