I became completely obsessed with the 'Dad Ecology Guide' and remembered a project idea

Hello, this is Pug-Papan.

For the past few days, I have been captivated by a certain piece of content. It is this 'Dad Ecology Guide'.

The behavior of human dads is analyzed with such humor, as if they were wild animals, that I lost track of time reading it.

While experiencing the sharp yet warm observational eye of this guide, I suddenly remembered something.

'Come to think of it, I used to write guide articles summarizing animal ecology on note.'

Through facing animals every day at the farm, I have seen their true selves in my own way. While I usually want to depict the 'true state of life'—not manufactured touching stories—through picture books, there must still be many charms that can be conveyed through the approach of a guide.

A perspective that makes you chuckle, like the 'Dad Ecology Guide.' If I combine that with the realistic ecology I know because I am on the farm, and the human-like (?) side of animals, I feel like I can create something interesting.

So, I decided to significantly remake the 'Animal Guide' I created in the past and deliver it as a new series!

The animal that will grace the first installment of this memorable remake is the guinea pig.

1 | Basic Information on Guinea Pigs

• Breed: English / Abyssinian / Sheltie, etc.

• Lifespan: 4–7 years

• Personality: Gentle and timid. They are not good with loud noises or sudden movements.

• Characteristics: They express their feelings through vocalizations (Wheek-wheek = joy, Purr = alert, etc.).

2 | Types of Food and How to Feed

Type | Content | Notes
Hay | Timothy | Always replenish. All-you-can-eat is OK
Pellets | Guinea pig-specific food | About 2 teaspoons morning and evening
Vegetables | Bell pepper, carrot, komatsuna | Once a day, drain water and give a small amount
Water | Fresh water | Change twice a day, keep the spout clean

💡**Vitamin C is essential!** Since they cannot produce it in their bodies, supplement it from pellets and vegetables.

3 | Seasonal Precautions

• Spring/Autumn: Light brushing, also be mindful of humidity control

• Summer (June–September): They are sensitive to heat, so ensure shade and good ventilation. Placing a frozen plastic bottle wrapped in a towel is also good.

• Winter (December–February): Since they are sensitive to the cold, keep them warm with blankets or a heater (be careful of low-temperature burns)

4 | Signs of poor health and initial response

If you see these signs, report them immediately!

• Loss of appetite / decreased droppings → Possible indigestion

• Staying still and not moving → Could be a fever or feeling unwell

• Tears or eye discharge / poor coat condition → Stress or infection

• Scratching → Suspicion of skin disease or parasites

5 | Feelings understood through vocalizations

Vocalization Meaning 'Qui-qui' Joy / asking for food 'Grrr' Alert (when surprised, etc.) 'Purr-purr' Wants affection, seeking physical contact

🎧 Guinea pigs are great talkers♪
Let's notice changes in their feelings from their daily vocalizations.

Thank you for reading until the end

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