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Should you touch baby guinea pigs?
You can if they are a few days old but don't' handle when first born.
How old do baby guinea pigs be to meet their dad?
guinea pigs dont need to be removed from thier parents they will not be harmed by them.
How old do baby guinea pigs have to be before handleing them after birth?
It is ideal to wait until baby guinea pigs are 2-3 days old before handling them to allow them to bond with their mother and get used to their environment. Guinea pigs are delicate when they are young, so handling them too soon can cause stress and potentially harm them. Always remember to handle young guinea pigs gently and supervise any interactions with them.
Is a guinea pig actually 4 and a half inches?
most guinea pigs are longer than this. My baby guinea pigs get this big when they are only a month or two old
Do baby guinea pigs breed with their mum?
No. This is called 'inbreeding' and can be fatal to the guinea pigs, can lead to severe pain for the mother and can cause deformed offspring. Never let guinea pigs mate with their relatives. Ever.
How old do baby guinea pigs have to be to separate from their mum?
You separate them around about 21 days!!
Does the father have to stay away from his baby guinea pigs?
Yes,he should be separated from the mother as well as the babies because he can cause serious problems to the babies such as pregnant among baby Guinea Pigs,injuries,etc. When the babies are at two weeks old,you should distinguish between male and female baby Guinea Pigs and separate the male baby Guinea Pigs from the females.You can put the male babies with their father and the baby females with their mother.
How old are guinea pigs?
guinea pigs can live up to 8 years old i should know i have had like 8 guinea pigs!
Can you take a baby guinea pig away from there mum at 10days old?
You should keep the baby guinea pigs with their mothers until they are around 3-5 weeks!
Will the mother eat the baby guinea pigs after they are weaned?
No, mother guinea pigs do not eat their babies after weaning. In fact, they continue to care for and protect their young until they are old enough to fend for themselves.
How many weeks old can you gave the baby guinea pigs away?
With my guinea pigs, I waited until they stopped drinks their mothers milk completely and started eating and drinking regular food
What do you feed 6 week old baby guinea pig has no teeth?
Liquidized food. take it to the vet too. I got my guinea pigs at 4 weeks old, and they had teeth....
