Viewer Q: Cavy Diet featuring Chili Pepper!

[@susiiib2286]

I love the way he prances everywhere!!❤️🤗

[@queenbee3647]

My chihuahua is named Chili Pepper! Yours is adorable too. 🥰

[@narc0manic]

"Guinea pigs on stilts", I love that! :D

[@DaybirdAviaries]

Awesomeness. We just adopted a Patagonian Cavy today.

[@rocketman1058]

Visually, Chili Pepper looks more like a dwarf deer than a rodent))

[@thomasr.jackson2940]

Loved the video and the cavi! I especially liked the outdoor scenes. He look so much happier and at ease (or maybe that was my own projection).

[@HydeegFalls]

I can't believe you did a video just for my 4Hers and myself! I love it!! I forgot comment.. thank you Jessi and Chili Pepper!!!!

[@animalwondersmontana]

Thanks for asking! I love having Chili Pepper in videos, so it gave me an excuse to feature him again :)

[@HydeegFalls]

AnimalWonders Montana... things have changed since I asked and you posted... I no longer am a 4H leader with cavies.. I was sad to see my kids go but i get updates from their parents and they are doing very well. last summer a e petting zoo group near me came to do a kids weekend.. and even though we don't have kids yet we went.. my boyfriend got to meet a Patagonian cavy for the first time. He now understands why I'm so obsessed with them!! He loved him. when and if we ever make it to Montana we will be sure to find a show and go watch. would love to meet chili pepper and of course you :)

[@LaineyBug2020]

Every time I see Chili, I hear Hank Green calling him a Deer Bunny! I really appreciate his level of bunny like cuteness!

[@laurametheny1008]

Hello! That was so cool! I and my daughter both had many guinea pigs as kids. Now we have chins. I also noticed a person who sponsered this vid with my name. Yay! It is not a very common one so we are probably related at some point. That first name couldn't be a typo could it? Lol. My bros name is Braden Metheny so...anyway I hope to put another Metheny on your list! Love your vids and thankyou so much for ALL you guys do!😍🐾🎃

[@TerenceClark]

I'm guessing since this is an older vid that you may not see this, but what do you do with Chili Pepper in the winters for activity? I've seen care instructions saying they need essentially a play yard, preferably outside, for at least part of the time. But your place is in Montana, which gets winters like I do here in Wisconsin. I can't imagine they're a cold hardy species, are they?

[@michelleoostdijck6588]

Hi jessi, i love to see some of your birds!! Maybe a look in the bird room? How is your macaw doing (forgot het name) and chop chop i love him!!

[@lazycfarm3508]

What kind of harness do you use for chili pepper. I have a mara named Luke and he has a harness but I worry about him coming out of it during walks as he tends to pull on it alot

[@puppies.and.pumpkin]

Hello! What do you for walks in the winter time when it's too cold for some of the animals? Do they just stay inside all day?

[@fooledtook]

It's so lovely seeing Chili Pepper out in the forest!

[@MrQueso6191]

Hey Jessi! How do I get my rabbit more comfortable being held? She absolutely hates being picked up but sometimes it's necessary. How do I make her more comfortable so she doesn't hate it as much? Also I have two enclosures, one outside and one in my room. She loves the one in my room and spends most of her time there. On the other hand she doesn't like being put in the outside enclosure very much. Why might she feel so uncomfortable in her playpen outside? Could it be that she doesn't like being moved? Any advice is greatly appreciated! Tell cheeks I said hi by the way ;)

[@sweetcorn9064]

Hi!I have a question. Some time ago I bought a chinchilla and my boyfriend has a dwarf rabbit. We plan to move in together. We wanted to give one room to our pets. But I heard that I can't do this because of cuniculi. I can't find any good website which will tell us what it is. Is it really so dangerous? Is there any vaccine?

[@ScouterVee]

Montana, I'd love if you would cover the issues with Raptors (birds of prey) imprinting on humans that try to keep them as pets. Or even imprinting wild birds in general perhaps. Thanks for your hard work

[@TinaOe]

Have you ever thought about doing a Meet & Greet with the guinea pigs?? I'd love to see it :D

[@saustin2287]

I see woods and the first thing that comes to mind are fleas and ticks. How do you guys control that not only on the animals but on you as well? Can all the animals use the same flea/tick/mite medicine or do you have to use different products for different animals that get to explore the great out doors?

[@JJMac]

For the animals that get to go explore outside in nature, do you use some kind of flea and tick protection on them?

[@osmium3691]

Is it really necessary to give them that much vitamin C? I have 3 guinea pigs and I just feed them pellets fortified with vitamin C and some veggies daily. They seem healthy with what they're eating. Why do you add the crushed Vit.C tablets as well?

[@animalwondersmontana]

Good question! Here's my video on guinea pig diet with attention to vitamin c, kzbin.info/www/bejne/noOaqKGKiNmsZ7s

[@melissasmith6762]

My question is where did you get the recommendation to supplement vitamin C? Did a vet specialist recommend it? I've also been told that carrots and other veggies are way too high in sugar to be offered regularly.

[@LogicianJackal]

Hi Jessi! What sorts of things do you do to enrich your the lives of your snakes? Do they enjoy socialization/handling, or would you put a new rock or tree branch in their enclosure for them to explore? Or does change stress them out?

[@annabellemayes4843]

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[@cloverring]

jac kal I'm curious too!

[@Quietwing]

What are some steps you can take to make sure you're giving pet rats the best care? I lost both of my boys to respiratory sicknesses, but I loved them very very much and cared for them carefully, and I don't think I was doing anything wrong but I'm nervous to adopt any more now.

[@bigbenhebdomadarius6252]

I too would like to see more about rats. +Loralie, rats are very vulnerable to respiratory infections, and their lungs easily develop permanent scarring. I doubt very much that you did anything wrong. When you get more rats, just be sure you have an ample vet fund. Rats' lives are so short to begin with that you don't want to lose them any earlier than you have to.

[@chasedbyvvolves9256]

you said, a few videos ago, that you where hoping your budgie and cockatiel would get along. did they bond? how are they?

[@I_am_Lauren]

Cavy walking style is very unique and interesting!

[@WebkinzGamer101]

Hi, I might be getting a bird soon, and I play the trumpet. Will the noise scare it?

[@brandilee520]

Could you maybe do a video that lists how many animals you care for and what species they are?

[@justjules327]

How many animals do you take on walks? Do they all go out each day or is there a rotating walk schedule? I'm assuming you probably can't walk chili pepper with the foxes.

[@IsobelDonnelly]

Can you guys do a care routine for a tortoise. I have a Russian and he seems pretty bored what should I do to stimulate and what should and should and should not be feeding him?

[@BurakBagdatli]

Jessi please don't take this the wrong way but, I think you and Emily Graslie have the world's most awesome t-shirt/dress collection. :) ANIMALS!

[@Thiriously]

I'm curious, how to you keep your animals housed together eating their own food? I know dogs, cats and parrots can have a problem with eating too much or more then their share so I was just curious how that's dealt with or monitored? I presume something similar to checking their weight regularly like with parrots or something like that.

[@SaidSquirrel]

Cheeks the Netherland dwarf I feel should get a spotlight in a video sometime.

[@princessmia737]

Hi Jessi! Since you take the animals outside so frequently, how do you protect them from pests like fleas and ticks?

[@zoeydahling]

Could you please do a video about egg binding in birds? Thanks!

[@mollysequoia7127]

Is the vitamin c for humans where can I get some and how much do I feed

[@gshizz5044]

Hi Jessi, could you do a video with your hedgehog or your corn-snake? Thanks so much!

[@hannakutsu]

Never clicked on a video so fast

[@rimshahgull5674]

I have a bird and I saw your video of how to train an agressive macaw and i im super scared to do what u said and he bit me once like 6 month ago but im scared and my bird is teathing too and plz help me because i really need it THANKS :)

[@mustardsfire22]

Hey, Jessi, this is a possibly weird and/or bad idea, but is is it possible to get Patagonian cavies as legal pets? After seeing Chili Pepper, I feel like they'd be good pets, at least by what you've shown us.

[@Wingedshadowwolf]

I would think those rules would vary depending on what state you live in. Jessi makes all the animals look like good pets! :)

[@susiiib2286]

you could find this out quite easily by researching, which is something you'd have to do A LOT of before even considering if these guys are right for you :)

[@animalwondersmontana]

These guys can run 35mph and jump 6' in the air. They spook readily and have very thin legs that break easily on barrier walls. We had Chili Pepper in our house for a bit exploring, the door squeaked slightly from a breeze and Chili Pepper ended up on top of our computer in a second. That's the last time he was allowed in our house. And as you can see, he's a very calm Cavy. I would not recommend them as pets because, for the average pet owner, I'd be concerned for the safety of the cavy in a standard home. They do well in a large outdoor pasture, or a large indoor room (we're in the process of expanding his space so he has a second room with dirt flooring). They aren't domesticated, so they will never shed their wild instincts. However they are very social and if you earn their trust they do enjoy human company. Oh, and they love chewing on everything they can reach.

[@mustardsfire22]

Points taken. Lol. *crosses that off potential pet ideas*

[@melissasmith6762]

I have Chacoan maras. They are pretty much the same but the size of rabbits. They aren't very friendly however.

[@felixnickson9958]

jessie what was animal wonders montanas first 10 species

[@marialequellec7461]

Can a cavy go out during winter time?

[@dariaburback8010]

Please do more videos on rats. I just got 2 new babies and am having trouble socializing them

[@jaimie00]

Is Cas getting his winter coat in? Do his nutritional needs change throughout the year, or do they stay the same? What are some differences between him and Seraphina?

[@PrettySmileySloth]

Do you ever put cheeks the rabbit with the cavies? or has he met them? When I had guinea pigs they all lived in a big enclosure (attached to a grass area) with my rabbit. Is there any reason they shouldn't get along?

[@HydeegFalls]

Jasmine hi... rabbits and rodents should not be housed together.. they have different nutritional needs. guinea pigs should never eat rabbit food and rabbits shouldn't eat guinea pig food. they are not nutritionally complete for one or the other. rabbits can carry diseases that guinea pigs can get and visa versa... all together it isn't safe.

[@piesquared1501]

I just want to pet chili pepper He reminds me of a dog soooo much Is he soft?

[@daisym5490]

they are very soft😌 idk if you’ve let a rabbit but they are that soft

[@nethi16]

Man, I still really want that turtle shirt.

[@thomasr.jackson2940]

Would you mind sharing what material your wedding ring is made of? Apologies in advance, as I normally avoid personal questions or comments on these videos. But I hope you don't mind. Thank you.

[@haleyceleste1117]

Please please pleeeeease do a orange eyed crocodile skink care video!! 😁😁😁

[@andrewg5929]

What do you feed Cas and Seraphina?

[@asixyearold2085]

I'm from Brazil ( in south america )

[@xgibson7217]

Animal wonders can you do a video on a cockatile

[@Chris_Denora]

Does Chilli Pepper "popcorn" like Guinea Pigs when he's excited? It really looked liked he did when you brought him outside.

[@imacommentj259]

what do you think of the capaybara and the (god of animals not bias at all)the PANGOLIN

[@zvign7554]

besides the pellets, I would so eat that

[@aaa303]

Does Chili Pepper require the largest dedicated space of any of your animals? Does that make him the most expensive to care for? (Also, you misspelled his name in the description)

[@NovelNovelist]

He's SOOOOO cute!!

[@madisonk8847]

Does Chilli Pepper (sry if I spelled that wrong) speak the same language as guinea pigs, cause I know that guinea pigs and rabbits don't speak the same language so I was wondering

[@Abbysbookshelf]

can you please do a video on chinchilla illnesses

[@mengqingzou2796]

I just don’t understand why a lot of people thinks mouse are scary mouse are so cute!

[@stacykroptavich9279]

how old is chilly pepper?

[@photosinensis]

What kind of ecological niche do cavies and their relatives fit into? Chili Pepper almost looks like he might fill the same kind of niche that smaller ungulates would fit into on other continents.

[@marchinghurdler]

Do they have any specific spot in their enclosure where they defecate? Or do they just do their business all over the room?

[@jm6970]

Here's my question to you, Jessi... can I have one?

[@emma-raescheanne1444]

wow I did not no that thx

[@thefancyratcake1225]

it looks like a bunny horse

[@asixyearold2085]

Jessi, Capybaras as pets? Do you have capybaras?

[@mustardsfire22]

I've never been this early.

[@headcoatee]

looks like a cross between a rabbit and kangaroo.

[@GraceMcClenathan]

Hey Jessi could I have a Cavy if I lived outside of city limits?

[@brenohenrique6666]

Capivaras are awesome,unfortunately because of the devastation of their natural habitats they end up closer and closer to the cities which can be a problem.

[@fromscratchauntybindy9743]

I'm thinking I'd like Gaydos' job...

[@laurametheny1008]

Hello! That was so cool! I and my daughter both had many guinea pigs as kids. Now we have chins. I also noticed a person who sponsered this vid with my name. Yay! It is not a very common one so we are probably related at some point. That first name couldn't be a typo could it? Lol. My bros name is Braden Metheny so...anyway I hope to put another Metheny on your list! Love your vids and thankyou so much for ALL you guys do!😍🐾🎃

[@chasedbyvvolves9256]

you said, a few videos ago, that you where hoping your budgie and cockatiel would get along. did they bond? how are they?

[@zeerae630]

Ditto this.

[@Roll587]

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[@NovelNovelist]

I'm curious for a follow up too, but personally I get the impression this is something that takes a long time and that Jessi facilities slowly. They probably haven't had a chance to bond yet.