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Because they like to be in packs and they think that they will become lonely and will not get another friend to play, sleep etc. with. especaly if they where the only one in the litter or the rest died. but you can cure that bye putting a divider in the cage a leaveing there for 1 or 2 months and you can periodicly take them out see if they fight of not and if they do sprit them with some water. and they should stop and if it doesent you can get a fish net and put it between there nose and it will separated them them put them back in the cage and take them out every week and try again and when they get along you can take the divider out. but don't take it apart for about a month so that if thay fight you can put it back in. you can use a terraium cover for your diveder and fasten it to the cage with so they cant push it down a kill each other. don't forget to visit gpguineapig.wetpaint.com if you have or want to get a guinea pig thank you in advance.
What else can I help you with?
How do siblings guinea pigs react to baby guinea pigs?
Well you see i dont think you should put the babies with the father at first their is a good chance that he mistakes it for a nice carrot but the mother will clean it and natures instinks will be their right away
Can you touch the guinea pigs after being born or will the mother react?
Yes, you can touch the young but only after the mother is done giving birth, I advise you to wait at least an hour after the birth and never take the mom or babies away from eachother.
Do pregnant Guinea pigs run away from home?
Most Guinea Pigs becomes lazy when they are pregnant,so most Guinea Pigs will not run away from home.But,Pregnant Guinea Pigs must need more exercise.
Is milk good for guinea pigs?
No, they do not, i myself own 2 full-grown guinea pigs so I would know
Do mother guinea pigs miss their babies when they are given away?
Mother guinea pigs may exhibit signs of stress or anxiety when their babies are taken away, such as increased vocalizations or restlessness. However, they are generally resilient animals and will adapt to the separation over time with the right care and attention. Providing the mother guinea pig with enrichment, companionship, and comfort can help ease the transition and alleviate any potential distress.
If you observe Baby Guinea Pigs will the mother eat them?
no
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.
Mother guine pig had five babies how many guinea pigs are in the cage now?
There are six guinea pigs in the cage now, including the mother and her five babies.
Is buying guinea pigs from the pet store healthier than buying guinea pigs from people that give them away?
It sounds fair buying them from either, but it does depend on how well they treat the guinea pigs..
Are guniea pigs active?
little Guinea pigs are the older the less active but remember not to get a Guinea really really young it will miss the mother
When can you touch guinea pigs after brith?
you can touch the newborn after the mother has cleaned it. don't pick it up or take it away from its mother for about 24 hours and after that never keep it more than a few minutes away from the mom.
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.
