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The youngest age to mate would be 6 weeks for a female guinea pig. The oldest to mate a guinea pig for the first time would be 6 months since after the age of 9 months the guinea pig's pelvic bones fuse and make naturally giving birth impossible, if they have not had a litter yet. Most people breed their guinea pigs for the first time at around 4-6 months old.
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∙ 12y agoActually they can but the girl guinea pig will have the manners of a stick and also the babies would be retarted and not right so that means that you would have t separate the babies and then when they get bigger then you have to separate the girl guina pig babies and the boys because they can mate too so really you need atleast 3 cages if you keep all the babies or one cage that is big enough to divide into 3 parts and the adults need to biggest space.
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∙ 15y agoYes, this is possible. Watch for odd behavior when breeding the male. Males can breed late in life with out much trouble.
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∙ 15y agoabout 4 months as afterwards the pelvis has fussed together and makes giving birth dangerous
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What if your guinea pig has purple nipples?
You probably squeeze your guinea pig's nipples too much or too hard. They could be biting or scratching it themselves , if your guinea pig is male this is nothing too worry about but if it's female and you want to use it for breeding purposes then you should get it checked out.
Can you breed your 1 and a half year old guinea pig?
Well, females become mature at 4 weeks old, BUT THIS IS NOT A SAFE TIME TO BREED! You should probably breed it at, at least 4 to 5 months. If you breed it at 8 to 10 months than it can kill mother and babies, because the pelvic bones begin to fuse
Can you feed your hamster guinea pig food?
No,NEVER,EVER give a guinea pig hamster food.Hamster food contains nuts,which are fine for the hamster but will almost certainly choke your guinea pig.Also hamster food contains corn which is way too fattening for guinea pigs. And lastly a guinea pig needs a lot of vitamin C which guinea pig food has plenty of while hamster food doesn't have nearly enough,plus hamster food has too much protein for guinea pigs.
What happens if a cage is too small for a guinea pig?
If the cage is too small take it back and get a new one! Never get anything hamster for a guinea pig. If you have a small cage then that means you got a hamster cage.
How old is a guinea pig when old enough to swim?
Guinea pigs generally don't like water, so you shouldn't make them swim. Never put a guinea pig in water that is too deep (ie the pig can't stand in it). Be very careful not to get any water in the pig's ears. It's not necessary to bathe young guinea pigs. If you neeed to bathe them for some reason, wait until they're at least 6 months old.the person who has writen that answer is very smart. I'm a guinea pig expert and I totally agree with his or her answer. it is sensible and remember they can swim but they don't like to so don 't try it at home!
Can you give another guinea pig that has had babies another baby guinea pig from a different mum that has been rejected?
yes, but don't be surprised if the Guinea pig rejects it too. but it might not
If a female guinea pig is not healthy enough can it have babies?
Yes. If guinea pigs are not healthy e.g they are too thin , they are sick , they have an infection , it is hard and unhealthy for them too have babies. It's not recommended and you really shouldn't, but it can be done.
Is there a certain age you should not breed guinea pigs?
Yes,never breed a guinea pig (female)for the first time if she is over 7 months old.If you do her pelvic bones won't open and both she and the babies will die unless you take her to the vet for a c-section.Also don't breed a (female) guinea pig after she is 3 years old.She is too old at that age to be caring for babies.
How old should your guinea pig be to mate?
3 weeks - 6 months. Older will result in death of babies and mother. DO NOT mate. Adopt., there are too many animals filling shelters.
Is my one year old guinea pig to old to breed?
Yes, I would say that eight weeks is a bit too young to start breeding your guinea pig. I would suggest waiting until your guinea pig is about four months old to start the breeding process. Otherwise, if you start breeding your guinea pig too early, there are multiple complications that could arrise that might affect the health of the mother of fetus(s).
Can you give a guinea pig a lime?
No,it is too much acidic.So,they are bad for Guinea pig.
Is 9 month old guinea pig too old to reproduce?
It Depends on How Much Change it hase in it! LOL
How big is a guinea pig when its pregnant?
Not too much bigger than they normally are, their sides just bulge out and sometimes you can feel the babies kicking.
What is the name of the guinea pig with a Mohawk on gforce?
I have the same type of Guinea Pig. She too has a Mohawk. There are called Abyssinian Guinea Pigs.
When can a male guinea pig breed?
any where from 3 weeks of age and up but not too old either
Your guinea pig is 10 months old and shes as long as an averahe hand Can she get any further?
That's just about how big a female guinea pig gets. They may get a tiny bit bigger, but not by much My boy guinea pigs are a bit bigger. My friend's guinea pig which is a girl is small too.
What fruits and veggies can you give a guinea pig if its on a diet?
carrots and greens. but not too much or the Guinea pig will get sick.
