Your Guinea Pig: A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing »

Although parents are typically the ones who introduce their children to new experiences, author Wanda L. Curran first gained interest in guinea pigs (cavies) when her daughter Nancy joined 4-H and developed a successful and prosperous hobby. Wanda then became an adult 4-H leader in guinea pigs and rabbits and was inspired to write the book Your Guinea Pig. She is a member of the Golden State Cavy Breeders Association, the American Cavy Breeders Association, and the Oroville, Downtown Oroville, and Trendsetters 4-H Community Clubs. She lives in Oroville, California with her husband John.

Cavies are steadily growing in popularity and with this book children will learn how to choose, house, feed, care for, breed, groom, and show guinea pigs.

Although parents are typically the ones who introduce their children to new experiences, author Wanda L. Curran first gained interest in guinea pigs (cavies) when her daughter Nancy joined 4-H and developed a successful and prosperous hobby. Wanda then became an adult 4-H leader in guinea pigs and rabbits and was inspired to write the book Your Guinea Pig. She is a member of the Golden State Cavy Breeders Association, the American Cavy Breeders Association, and the Oroville, Downtown Oroville, and Trendsetters 4-H Community Clubs. She lives in Oroville, California with her husband John.

Introduction

1 Choosing Your Guinea Pig

2 Guinea Pig Housing and Equipment

3 Feeding Your Guinea Pig

4 Keeping Your Guinea Pig Healthy

5 Breeding Your Guinea Pigs

6 Grooming Your Guinea Pig

7 Marketing Your Guinea Pigs

8 Guinea Pig Handling and Showmanship

9 Showing Your Guinea Pigs

10 Managing Your Caviary

11 Activities for Young Guinea Pig Owners

Guinea Pig Breeds

Helpful Sources

Veterinarian's Treatments

Glossary

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