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It is not advised to breed guinea pigs. Because the babies are born large and ready to run, the female can double or even triple her size! Every time you breed, there is a 1 in 5 chance she will die. If you still want to breed, I have heard that 2 or 3 litters is the most she should have.

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the average is 1-4 in a litter, but it can sometimes be as many as 7

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