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They need to be in the same cage for about 3-5 weeks. If has been only 3 weeks and they are weaned then they can be taken out.
You should take the boys out at 3 weeks old otherwise its possible they could impregnate their mother or sisters, the girls you can keep with her as long as you want to, or until they are weaned. The weaning process is different with lots of different guinea pigs it can be 3 weeks or 4 or 5, it just depends on the mother. But normally any time after 3 weeks you can take them out or give them away.Remember the boys take out at 3 weeks for sure, the girls you can keep in a little longer. (just try to make sure who you are giving them to will care for them properly:) The babies should stay with the mom if you want you can give it TO A FRIEND no one else because you cannot trust anyone but your friend.:)
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∙ 15y agoBabies need to stay with their mommy for 6 to 8 weeks so she can feed them her milk although babies can eat hay and dry food soon after they are born but mommy milk should still be givin to the pigs but be careful for the mother and its boy children not to be in the cage with the mother more then 9 weeks because the boy pig will make its mother pregnant again
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∙ 12y agoYou must separate the male babies from their mother at 3 weeks of age otherwise they will breed with their sisters and mother. This will lead to inbreeding, which can cause deformed babies to be born, also it can easily kill the young females will the stress of the birth. It is a good idea to keep the male brothers together as they will form a bond, which is hard to have between males without them fighting. You can take the females off their mother at about 4 - 5 weeks or keep them together.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED THAT YOU BREED YOUR GUINEA PIGS AS YOU COULD LOSE BOTH MOTHER AND BABIES.
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∙ 13y agoFemale guinea pig babies (pups) should stay with their mother for 4-7 weeks to evenly distribute the weaning process. Male pups have to be removed at 3-5 weeks of age, as they could mate with their sisters or mum and you would have more than you bargained for. BUT MAKE SURE THEY ARE WEANED!!!
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∙ 12y agoseparate them as soon as thay are feed
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∙ 13y agodosent matter...
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∙ 13y agoAbout three weeks.
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How may baby guinea pigs differ from their parents?
Baby Guinea pigs are smaller and follow their mom around.
How do i convince my mom that guinea pigs can live outside She says she doesnt like them living outside but i really want to get one and there is no space inside?
Well if she doesn't like rodents, guinea pigs don't really look like them. If that helps. But problem is guinea pigs can't really live full time outside.
Does Santa bring guinea pigs?
Santa can bring guinea pigs. Just put it on your Christmas list, and give it to your mom. Your mom will probubly mail it to The North Pole.
If guinea pigs are weaned what does it mean?
there not drinking there mom's milk anymore.
How long should you keep the mum and dad guinea pigs together for?
Until the mum(mom) is pregnate then they stay away until the babies are full grown
Are other female guinea pigs ok in the cage with guinea pig babies and the mother?
I would not recommend it. Just have the Mother Guinea Pig in with her babies separately. Sometimes the other guinea pigs can get excited and accidentally stomp the babies to death so best to keep Mom & babies separate.
Why baby guinea pigs look after themselves?
It's different for every animal, but typically, babies do wean themselves. I have animals and though most wean themselves, sometimes you have to separate the baby from the mother for a period of time and then you can put the baby back in. At least it's easy to do that with guinea pigs...
Would a litter of guinea pigs mate with each other?
yes after the age of 3 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the girls can stay with mom
How does your guinea pig know that your the mom?
You will know if a guinea pig loves you when you are holding it and it coos or makes little clicking sounds when you enter the room the guinea pig is in and it moves to the side of the cage closes to you making squealing or chittering sounds You know your piggy loves you when she is happy to see you, gives little squeaks when she hears you, and gives you "Piggy Kisses" When you hold her! She might nibble a bit, but to her it's affectionate, in her mind she's grooming you, not biting.
Do you wash baby guinea pigs?
I don't thinks so because the mom or dad might eat them. That's what happened to my hamsters......
Does vegetables harm baby guinea pigs under 12 weeks?
No, they will taste things that their mom eats, they are born with all their teeth.
Are baby guinea pigs the same color as their mother?
not always but sometimes yes it can have colors of her dad or mom. I have experience that allot of times.
