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It will scare them but you can hold them. Also if away from the mom they will squeal loudly and they can be with the male and if you can hold a baby and the dad guinea pig together they will get along.

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Q: Can you handle baby guinea pigs while they are nursing?
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When are you allowed to handle with a baby guinea pigs?

You can handle your newborn Guinea Pig after an hour.This will allow your newborn Guinea Pig to be very fond of you.But,you should not handle him too much,put him immediately to her mother for his good health.


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Can your baby dwarf hamsters catch pneumonia from your guinea pig?

If they ever come into contact (which they never should) or if you handle the guinea pig, followed by the hamster without washing your hands thoroughly, yes.


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What to do if a baby guinea pig is injured by the daddy?

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