Do you have to dry a new born guinea pig?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

no the mom guinea pig will lick and eat the outside of the newborn guinea pig and you will not half to dry it or anything, if you watch a hamster or guinea pig giving birth on YouTube or something or any animal you will not half to dry it the mom does all the work. trust me.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Do you have to dry a guinea pig?

What do you do if your guinea pig is socked?

if your guinea pig is socked help it dry with a towle and take it inside if it is outside.

How long before a new born baby guinea pig can mate?

The earliest a guinea pig can mate is at the age of 6-8 weeks.

What can you give an old guinea-pig for company?

A new guinea pig?

How big is a new born guinea pig?

Usually about 3 inches.

Can a male guinea pig live with a new guinea pig?

Most likely, yes.

How often can you handle a new born guinea pig?

never handle newborn guinea pigs. this can cause the mother to eat them

How can I prevent guinea pigs from being born dead?

Well, you cant prevent a still born guinea pig. But you can try to revive the guinea pig once it is born.

How long will it take for your new male guinea pig to mate with your female Guinea Pig?

you mean girl guinea pig? Right?!? Because if not, at LEAST two weeks.

Why won't my guinea pig eat her dry food?

she is probaly sick or is not hungry

How many babyh guinea pig will born?

The gestation period of a guinea pig is 68-72 days after fertilization.

Why guinea pig is given such a name and does it have any relevance to the island of New Guinea?

No it does not relate to New Guinea. Europeans sold them for about a guinea, an ancient currency. The pig part comes from the fact that they sound like pigs.