Green Acouchi

Scientific name: Myoprocta acouchy
Size: 35-45cm long including tail
Lifespan: 10-16 years
Natural range: southern South America

Housing

• large outdoor enclosure with an enclosed top
• can also have some supervised time free range in the house
• they are territorial and should be housed alone
• Accessories: large shelter bedded with stable shavings (heated in winter), various toys and hideaways

Food

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

Breeding

• Maturity: 9 months old
• Gestation: 99 days
• Litter size: 1-4
• breeding is best achieved in pairs or trios
• young are born fully furred and eyes open within an hour of birth
• should be fully weaned by 4-5 weeks old