BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//chikkutakku.com//RDFCal 1.0//EN X-WR-CALDESC:GoogleカレンダーやiCalendar形式情報を共有シェ アしましょう。近所のイベントから全国のイベントま で今日のイベント検索やスケジュールを決めるならち っくたっく X-WR-CALNAME:ちっくたっく X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guinea Pig Appreciation Day DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250715T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250716T220000Z UID:214947747290 DESCRIPTION:Guinea Pig Appreciation DaySmall fuzzy friends!As far as small fuzzies go\, the Guinea Pig is certainly one of the world’s favorites. Having been domesticated in South America for thousands of years\, they’ re one of the longest-serving companions to humans and today are the pet o f choice for many children and adults alike. With their soft squishy bodie s\, cute little ears and their easy-going demeanor\, if you’re looking f or a cuddly companion you can’t go far wrong.To keep the love of guinea pigs alive\, Guinea Pig Appreciation Day celebrates everything that we lov e about these cutesy critters and celebrates just what it is that makes th em great pets.History of Guinea Pig Appreciation DayWe first started domes ticating the humble guinea pig as far back as 5000BC\, when they were usua lly kept as livestock. In Europe\, they became known as exotic pets when t raders brought them to the UK in the 1500s\, with even royalty being keen to \;keep them.Throughout the years\, we have bred many different bree ds of guinea pigs – from breeds with long lush coats that need trimming frequently\, to piggies with no hair at all!No matter the breed\, one thin g they all have in common is their love of veggies – guinea pigs thrive off leafy veg and fruit\, and since they are generally healthy animals the y don’t usually need a large amount of veterinary care. Because their te eth grow continuously\, however\, they need hay in their diet so that they keep their chompers worn down.Guinea pigs are very social animals\, and a ny piggie parent will tell you that they should always be kept in pairs or groups.How to celebrate Guinea Pig Appreciation DayIf you’ve been think ing of getting a pet\, why not think about getting a couple of guinea pigs today? If you already have some piggies of your own\, make sure you give them some special treats today – fresh green vegetables are their favori te!Piggies need quite a lot of space in their cage – a minimum of 8 squa re feet of floor space – so bear that in mind if you pop along to buy a cage. It’s not uncommon to find cages \;in pet shops being sold for guinea pigs which are actually far too small\, so be careful to choose the right one.Same sex pairs must be kept together\, or if you want a boy and a girl they must be spayed or neutered. Guinea pigs don’t wait very lon g into their lives before they start mating\, and are ready to reproduce f rom as young as 4 weeks old!And remember\, if you do decide to buy or adop t a guinea pig\, they will need your love and care for a few years – the se hardy creatures live on average between 5 and 8 years. The oldest piggi e on record\, named Snowball\, died in 1979 at the grand old age of 15!Ext ra InformationDatesEvery \;July 16thHashtag#GuineaPigAppreciationDayFo unded byPiggles Guinea Pig Rescue LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR