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Can pigs of the same mother breed?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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11y ago

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Yes. Half-sibs (same dam, different sires) and full-sibs (same dam and sire) can breed together, but this is known as "in-breeding," and can lead to genetic abnormalities that can be fatal or affect production.

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15y ago

Guinea pigs are rodents and yes this will happen. It is best to remove the males after they are weened to prevent this from happening. Breeding these animals to a close bloodline can cause birth defects.

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15y ago

No, this is not always true. Depending on how mant different males were put with the mama when she was in estrus. A litter can have several father just like with cats and dogs.

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