Download or read book Skinny Pigs for Novices written by Phoebe Feron and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now entering the scene is a hairless version, affectionately called a skinny pig, a strain that has only been around for a few decades.These hairless guinea pigs have become increasingly popular, with prices reaching upward of $150. They have a surprising history and a unique set of needs.While guinea pigs are native to Peru and were domesticated around 5000 BC, hairless guinea pigs originated in a laboratory around 40 years ago. In 1978, a lab in Montreal bred a colony of guinea pigs in which a genetic mutation was identified. The spontaneous genetic mutation resulted in hairlessness, and the researchers pursued the strain.The hairless guinea pigs were originally inbred to keep the strain going, with new haired guinea pigs added into the breeding program later on. This meant that the first generations of hairless guinea pigs were prone to illnesses and immune problems.However, with about four decades of careful breeding by various breeders, the strain has developed into heartier, healthier guinea pigs.This beginners guide provides vital information on the origin, physical attributes, how to buy, temperament, health problems, feeding, and socialization of this wonderful petsGet your copy today by scrolling up and clicking Buy Now to get your copy today