Cavy Project

Did you know that a cavy is what we commonly know as a guinea pig? In the cavy project, you can learn about selecting and raising your animals, but also dive into health issues, and management practices.

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• Learn the basic principles of animal science by owning, caring for, and keeping records on one or more head of cavies. 

• Explore knowledge of sound breeding, feeding, and management practices.

• Learn about the important breeds and varieties of cavies and their characteristics.

• Investigate marketing, and project expansion.