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How long do guinea pigs need to stay with the mother when born?
They can be weaned in 4 to 6 weeks after birth.
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 long until guinea pigs are winged?
Do you want to know when they are weaned, or are you asking us about when pigs will fly? Typically, guinea pigs can be weaned from their mothers between 2 and 3 weeks of age. From Carroll's Through The Looking Glass "The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax-- Of cabbages--and kings-- And why the sea is boiling hot-- And whether pigs have wings."
Is it a bad idea to let your guinea pigs have babies?
Depends on if you have people lined up to take them in once they're weaned or not.
How do you know if guinea pigs are weaned?
This is easy to find out. If the animal will eat solid food. If the animal has been seen drinking water. Offer some lettuce or fruit, if it eats it, it is weaned.
What does the guinea pigs scientific name mean?
They call them guinea pigs because they squeak. Pigs snort. But, it does kinda sound like a pig. (:
What age do baby guniea pigs need to leave their mom?
Baby guinea pigs are usually weaned from their mother between 3-4 weeks of age. It is important for them to be fully weaned before separating them from their mother to ensure they can eat solid food independently.
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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.
What does mean when guinea pigs twichy?
It is excited and happy.
How do mommy guinea pigs care for baby guinea pigs?
When they are first born and up to 4 weeks old the mother will feed them milk that she makes for them. She will teach them by showing them what to eat and drink. and how to be with other guinea pigs.
Can you get anything from a guinea pig?
Ummm... Happiness? What do you mean by " GET ANYTHING FROM GUINEA PIGS"? Pls explain and I'll get back to you. But if you mean steal, do not steal anything from a guinea pig. If you mean, good benefits, they are great companions and born entertainers. And another thing you can get from guinea pigs is protein. But I do not suggest eating them beacause I have a BIG HEART 💗 for guinea pigs. Hope this helped! (A bit....)
