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Do you have to be there when a guinea pig has her litter or will she take care of them?
Most guinea pigs give birth very early in the morning - around dawn, but it can be anytime of day but usually when it is quiet.
Depending on how many babies it will anything from 5 - 30 mins. Usually around 10 minutes. Guinea pig mothers are usually efficient and capable of giving birth. However if the mother has been straining for some time, with no sign of the baby - contact your vet.
Babies or pups, are born fully formed - with fur and open eyes and will be moving around within a couple of hours. New mothers will occasionally be scared by the whole process, if she hasn't started feeding them within a couple of hours - seek further help. But most new mums are absolutely fine.
Unlike other rodents, it is perfectly okay to handle newborn guinea pig babies, this will not cause the mother to reject them. Just make sure Mum and pups are feeding well. Plenty of fresh greens, peppers and clean grass if you can get hold of it.
Boars can become sexually at 3 weeks of age if it is a small litter and they are growing up fast but 4-6 weeks is more usual. The boars will need to be separated to stop them from mating with their mother or any sisters. Check online for help with sexing the babies to avoid any unwanted pregnancies.
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Can a child take care of a guinea pig?
yes a child can handle a guinea pig
Why will guinea pigs poo on things?
This is because that Guinea Pig is not litter trained.A Litter trained Guinea Pig poops only in a certain place or things.
How do you know how many babies a guinea pig is expecting?
A guinea pig can have a litter up to 5 babies. The babies usually arrive at spring and guinea pigs can get babies every year. You can't really know how many babies your guinea pig is expecting. But if you visit a vet I'm sure they can help you and give good advice on how to take care of a litter. Make sure you give your piggy lots of veggies and hay!!
Which has more babies a guinea pig or a gerbil?
A guinea pig ownly has a litter of 2-6. A gerbil useully has a litter of 6-13
How many weeks would it take for a rabbit to have its litter?
well if a Guinea pig has its litter in 9 weeks u would think its the same
How long does a guinea pig take to have a litter?
Depending on the guinea pig, to give birth to a litter can take up to 10minutes per piglette! After the gestation period of 50-60 days the birth could last another 2-3 days, depending on the size of the new guinea pigs and the strength of the sow.
What do you do if you find a day old guinea pig in you cage?
You have to take care of it
Will it hurt to uses cat litter for guinea pig?
It may hurt the guinea pig if he is sensitive, but other wise he will be okay with it.
How much babies does a guinea pig have?
Well, my guinea pig had 8 on her first liter. I think they usually have four or so babies a guinea pig has 2 to 6 babies in one litter.
How do you potty train a guinea pig Is it possible and Is it easy to teach him?
yes you can potty train a guinea pig and it is so easy to train them but you have to be patient. if you would like to see how to potty train a guinea pig then go on you tube and type in how to potty train a guinea pig and you can see all you need to know
How do you foster a guinea pig?
You take care of it until a person comes to adopt it.
How do you show my mom I can take care of a guinea pig?
When I had to show my parents I could take care of my guinea pig Snickers, I did a lot of research and make a packet study guide type thing. That had everything I needed to know about guinea pigs; including what they can eat and what they can't, why they need vitamin C, and toys they can have and can't have. It really showed my parents that I had the responsibility to have a guinea pig.
