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Do you have to separate your pregnant guinea pig from other guinea pigs?
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∙ 15y ago
They are born ready to eat and drink water on their own. They need to start being weaned at 2 weeks old and fully at 3 weeks old. Males become fully fertile at 3 weeks old and to prevent back breeding, they must be removed.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 16y agoWell from what I've learned (i'm not an expert) there is no reason for him to stay there and I think its better if he is not there so there is no chance he will get the mother pregnant again or harm the babies.
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∙ 15y agohttp://en.allexperts.com/q/Guinea-Pigs-1574/guinea-pig-pregnant-father.htm
this link is to a similar question which should help you. but basically the answer is yes. you might want to do a little more research yourself even. the library and Google are both helpful tools.
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∙ 12y agoGiven the early ages at which some males and females are sexually mature (females have reportedly been impregnated by 24 day old males), it is advised to remove the male young by 3 weeks at the latest. The earliest dates of sexual maturity are reported by V.C.G. Richardson in the 2000 edition of "Diseases of Domestic Guinea Pigs" on page 15:
Sexual maturity (female): 4-6 weeks
Sexual maturity (male): 3-5 weeks
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∙ 15y agoYes. As soon as you think that the mother is bred, take the father away, because they will kill the babies.
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∙ 15y agoNo, this is not a good idea. The male can hurt the babies. Males should be housed separate from other guinea pigs.
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∙ 15y agoYes you do, and you should keep her separate from male pigs for a few months because getting pregnant again can harm her.
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∙ 14y agoyes but just not when theyve just been born
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∙ 13y agoYes. Dad guinea pigs can fight with the babies so you don't want to risk it.
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What does a guinea pigs stomach look like when there pregnant?
Yes, usually a pregnant guinea pig develops a pear shape when it is pregnant. Message me with any other guinea pig or rabbit questions!! :D Jillian
Can a guinea pig be pregnant even when they're young?
They can be pregnant but it is not fair for a baby guinea pig to have to hold up to 8 guinea pigs. There is a very high chance they will die. I had a guinea pig that was pregnant when I got her(she was 14 weeks when she had babies) and she had 2 babies and tey all survived.
How long does it take for baby female guinea pigs to fall pregnant?
Female guinea pigs reach sexual maturity at about six weeks, so the same as any other female guinea pig abouth 63 days, 9 weeks. Male guinea pigs reach sexual maturity at about five weeks.
What if you feel movement in your female guinea pigs stomach?
If you feel movement in the guinea pigs lower belly, then she is pregnant. Babies grow in the uterus and not the stomach.
Why do guinea pigs squeak when your holding them and there are no other guinea pigs in the house?
guinea pigs squeak when your holding them and there are no other guinea pigs in the house because they get lonely and even a bit scared so they squeak trying to get comfort or even just to talk.
Do you have to separate a pregnant guinea pigs from other animals?
It is advised to separate any pregnant animals away from other animals, so yes.
Why is your pregnant guinea pig attacking your male guinea pig?
She may be feeling threatened and she may want her own place to have her babies by herself. When my guinea pigs are pregnant, I separate them from all other guinea pigs. That way they can settle down and relax - not get uptight about frustrating companions :) Maybe just separate your male and female!!!
Do pregnant Guinea pigs run away from home?
Most Guinea Pigs becomes lazy when they are pregnant,so most Guinea Pigs will not run away from home.But,Pregnant Guinea Pigs must need more exercise.
Should you keep your pregnant guinea pig inside before the birth?
Guinea pigs should never be housed outside (temperature fluctuations, humidity and predators), pregnant guinea pigs especially. Please separate your pregnant guinea pig from any males. They can go into heat within an hour of giving birth.
Do you separate guinea pigs when they are doing the mating dance?
You separate the guinea pigs only if you don't want the female to become pregnant.If you do want her pregnant ask a vet or someone who has bred before for advice to make the birth easier and more comftorable.
What does a guinea pigs stomach look like when there pregnant?
Yes, usually a pregnant guinea pig develops a pear shape when it is pregnant. Message me with any other guinea pig or rabbit questions!! :D Jillian
Do you have to move your male ginnie pig from female?
If you want to breed your Guinea pigs,you don't want to move male Guinea pig.They quickly increases their population,so most pet owners separate males from females.Their pregnancy last for about two months and have about 3 to 4 babies. Male Guinea pigs must be separated from pregnant Guinea pig because he may cause too much stress for her and she can become pregnant again as soon as she gave birth.You should also separate male Guinea pigs from baby Guinea pigs.
My guinea has pulled out all of the other guinea pigs fur what should you do?
I have two guinea pigs and they got in a fight. One of them got injured. I recommend you do what I did and separate them. It's your best bet.
Do male guinea pigs get pregnant?
No
Will daddy guinea pigs eat their young?
no guinea pigs do not eat their young.
How do guinea pigs behave?
I had guinea pigs when I was little. two females, one was pregnant but we didn't know when we got her. she and the other one killed the babies when they were born.
How long will it be before guinea pigs show signs that they are pregnant?
Guinea pigs pregnancies last for 10weeks
