Glossary
Definitions for the guinea pig care terms used throughout our guides.
3 terms
H
Hay cutting
The time of year when hay is harvested, which affects its texture, maturity, and nutritional content.
Herd
A group of guinea pigs.
Hindgut fermenter
Animals that rely on microorganisms in the hindgut, particularly the cecum and colon, to ferment fibrous plant material and break down fiber into nutrients the body can use.
