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Do you have to sperate male guinea pigs from females when the females are giving birth?
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∙ 15y ago
yes, otherwise the male will impregnate the female within hours of her giving birth.
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∙ 15y ago
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Do you need to be there when a guinea pig is giving birth?
Well, If you want you can be there to watch but the guinea pig does not need you and in fact DO NOT touch her or the babies, and try not to touch her when she is giving birth nor the babies until the next week.
What does it mean when a guinea pig is hot?
It is not that they are "hot" but rather "in heat" -- females undergo estrus on a regular basis (about 15 to 17 days) for adult females, when they become sexually receptive. They can give birth up to 5 times a year, and it is possible for a female to become pregnant again within hours of giving birth.
Is it possible for a guinea pig to have teats weeks before giving birth?
Yes, guinea pigs who have not been pregnant can still have teats.
What is the best bedding material for giving birth and then raising pups for guinea pigs?
newspaper
Do guinea pigs move all of their bedding before giving birth?
yes so the when she gives birth her babies will be warm
How is boa reproduction?
Most species are ovoviviparous, with females giving birth to live young.
How can you see if your guinea pig is pregnant?
3-4 weeks before giving birth your guinea pig will put on a lot of wieght.She wil start to form a shape like a pear/bell.If your guinea pig is pregnant 2 weeks before giving birth you be able to feel the babies move.
How soon can you re-breed your female guinea pig?
Females can become pregnant 6-48 hours after giving birth, but it's not healthy for a female to be constantly pregnant. I would recommend waiting for one week to two weeks.
When a female guinea pig is pregnant do you remove the male?
Females can become pregnant 6-48 hours after giving birth, but it is not healthy for a female to be constantly pregnant. So you may want to remove the male right after the babies are born.
What does it mean if a guinea pig is spotting blood before giving birth?
animals usually dont spot before giving birth they might during and after, if your worried ask a vet.
What do you do when your guinea pig is giving birth?
leave them in peace and dont make noise allyson wrote this
Can female guinea pigs have babies without male guinea pigs?
Not unless it is the father, take out the father 2 weeks before birth as the mother can become pregnant 2 hours after birth, this is fatal to the baby's and mother, the father may kill the baby's if left in same cage after birth. thank you hope i helped
