Chris Carpenter

Chris Carpenter, American Guinea pigs, Kearney, Missouri in Clay County near Kansas City. Carpenter has welcomed these gentle animals into his home for more than a decade, breeding under the guidelines of the American Cavy Breeders Association and attending regional cavy workshops. The pigs live in temperature-controlled hutches and receive daily interaction to promote calm temperaments. Carpenter sources adults from foundation lines known for sturdy health and screens each breeding pair for common ailments.

Their care philosophy centers on enriched enclosures with tunnels, hay-lined nests, and balanced diets of timothy hay, fresh greens, and fortified pellets. Litters are gently socialized from birth, and youngsters move to family homes after six weeks with a veterinary health certificate and detailed care notes. Carpenter works with a local veterinarian experienced in exotic pets to ensure regular health checks and maintain treatment records. Owners often comment on the pigs’ sociable nature and longevity, reflecting Carpenter’s attentive breeding practices.