Agouti

Scientific name: Dasyprocta (sp)
Size: 35-50cm long
Lifespan: 10-16 years
Natural range: throughout South America

Housing

• should be housed primarily in an outdoor enclosure with an enclosed top
• enclosure should be as large as possible
• can also have some supervised time free range in house
• they are territorial and should be housed individually
• Accessores: large shelter bedded with stable shavings (heated in cold weather), various toys and hideaways

Food

• mixture of a high quality cavy pellet and a grocery bulk fruit and nut mix (unsalted)
• allow free access to a variety of types of hay
• fresh fruits and veggies once to twice weekly

Breeding

• Maturity: 6 months old
• Gestation: 90 days
• Litter size: 1-3
• breeding is achieved in monogomous pairings
• young are born fully furred and with open eyes
• should be fully weaned by 4-5 weeks old