
& Rabbits

Guinea Pigs & Rabbits

Guinea Pigs
In the mornings our guinea pig pen looks like an untidy child’s bedroom floor! Hay and straw everywhere, food scattered, soft cuddly squeaky things (guinea pigs) everywhere. We even have to sort out the wet bedding! Here’s the technical bit: Guinea pigs are rodents. The word ‘rodent’ comes from the Latin word ‘rodere’ meaning ‘to gnaw’. Fortunately ours are well fed! Children will get opportunities to meet and cuddle our guinea pigs throughout the day. Please check the daily timetable when you visit for timings.
Farmer Palmer says...
•Like pigs a male guinea pig is called a boar and a female is a sow. A baby is called a kitten.
•When we bring them their grass and food they squeak with delight.
•Please be kind and caring. They are sensitive and love to sit quietly on your lap and be stroked gently.
•Please don’t squeeze them though as this could lead to a wet lap.

Rabbits
You can find our rabbits in our Big Barn where you can join them for a few different activities, including Creature Comforts and Veggie Time! Try to count how many we have and let us know.
Farmer Palmer says...
•Rabbits can live up to 12 years
•They’re masters of hearing, they can turn their ears 180 degrees
•They communicate using a secret code through their facial expressions
•They love it when you cuddle them during our creature comfort sessions