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A mother guinea pig will protect its young from danger by using a defense mechanism well known in small mammals which is spraying urine and passing wind at the same time, causing any predators to back of because of the fowl smell that is emitted.
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How does a guinea pig raise it's baby?
they protect from threat & the young suckle from the mothers teat.
Will a young guinea pig and an old guinea pig get alone?
yes. I had a 2 year old guinea pig and a 6 month old and the were great together.
How does the guinea pig protect itself?
Scratching and Biting.
Do guinea pig mothers eat their young?
no, g pig moms don't eat there young
What about Guinea pig and young children?
The children should be nice to the guinea pig and make sure you ask if it is known for biting
How young can you spay a guinea pig?
Ask the vet.
Does a young guinea pig learn faster than an older guinea pig?
Yes, they do learn faster than the older ones.
How young can a male guinea pig mate?
10 weeks
Can an old guinea pig live with a young one?
yes
Can a month old young guinea pig transfer to its father's cage?
This isn't a very good idea. A young guinea pig will still have the scent of its mother, so there's every chance the father will try to breed with it, or even fight with it. It's better to put a young guinea pig in a separate cage completely.
What is a guinea pig in French?
A guinea pig is 'un cochon d'Inde' in French.
How guinea pig protect itself?
by running away or biting with its sharp tusk
