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Will a male guinea pig hurt baby guinea pig?
no, if its the father the male usually helps the mother.
Can mother guinea pig make baby by them self?
No. Like most mammals, the mother has sex with a male guinea pig.
Should you take mother and baby's away from male guinea pig after birth?
No, the male wont harm them.
How old does a male guinea pig have to be to get a female guinea pig pregnante?
A male guinea pig can impregnate a female when it's only two months old. It should be separated from its mother and sisters by six weeks.
Can you handle baby guinea pigs while they are nursing?
It will scare them but you can hold them. Also if away from the mom they will squeal loudly and they can be with the male and if you can hold a baby and the dad guinea pig together they will get along.
Do male guinea pigs harm newborns?
Male guinea pigs CAN harm newborns, as they aren't fully aware of the situation. i wouldn't recommend keeping newborns with the father. They should be feeding with the mother. After 4-5 weeks the males have to be separated from the mother as they become sexually active at that age, and can impregnate the mother.
Do male guinea pigs eat their newborn?
Yes, it is possible for male guinea pigs to eat their newborns. This behavior is more common in stressed or inexperienced male guinea pigs. It is important to separate the male from the female and newborns to prevent this from happening.
Can female guinea pigs have babies without male guinea pigs?
Not unless it is the father, take out the father 2 weeks before birth as the mother can become pregnant 2 hours after birth, this is fatal to the baby's and mother, the father may kill the baby's if left in same cage after birth. thank you hope i helped
Why do they tell us to keep the male guinea pig with the mother to help care for them if she can get pregnant again so soon?
A baby male guinea pig is capable of breeding when he is around 3 weeks of age or 400g in weight which ever comes sooner. He will start to rumble and may attempt to mount his mother or siblings at this stage it is very important her is seperated and kept with his male siblings or if he is an only boy an older guinea pig male for company.
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 long after a guinea pig gives birth can it get pregnant again?
Unfortunately, female guinea pigs are sexually mature about 24 hours after birth. That is why you shouldn't have the male present at the birth. He can trample the babies in his eagerness to mate with their mother. It is also not recommended to back to back breed guinea pigs, since it is cruelty to the mother.
Should you keep other guinea pigs away from a mother and her new babies?
Yes, it is typically advised to keep other guinea pigs away from a mother and her new babies to reduce stress and potential aggression. The mother may become protective and aggressive towards other guinea pigs during this time. It is best to provide a separate, quiet space for the mother and babies to bond and nurse without interference.
