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They can be pregnant but it is not fair for a baby guinea pig to have to hold up to 8 guinea pigs. There is a very high chance they will die. I had a guinea pig that was pregnant when I got her(she was 14 weeks when she had babies) and she had 2 babies and tey all survived.

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How often can guinea pigs become pregnant?

Guinea pigs can become pregnant again IMMEDIATELY after giving birth. They can also get pregnant at any age, but after passing a certain age, they are very likely to die. Even a young, healthy pig at prime breeding age has a 25% chance of dying from a pregnancy. Please do not breed your guinea pigs. If you already have a pregnant female, be sure she doesn't get pregnant again afterwards by removing the father immediately and removing male babies 21 days after the birth.


Can a guinea pig be pregnant even if they're young because I've only had my guinea pig for 1 week and 4 days?

My guinea pig was pregnant toI recently bought my guinea pig from pets mart. I had my guinea pig for 1 week and then one night i went in to say good night and there were three baby's in there with her. Unfortunately for me they were dead. It was unexpected and a total and complete shock. She was only 3 months old!!! LUCKILY though my guinea pig is happy and health to this day. I just tried to push the past out of my mind. If you think your guinea pig is pregnant take her to a vet. And handle her with care, and if possible don't handle her as much if she is pregnant. ALSO don't get your hopes up if she is young and pregnant the chances the babies will live to be healthy and the mom is very not likely but miracles happen hope things turn out for the best, a.m.l they may have been pregnant or housed with a male before you bought it. No, not at one week, but they can become pregnant at three weeks old. Mine had that problem she is 12 weeks and is going to give birth any day now ^ they say a guinea pig can get pregnant at 4 weeks old....we also have a guinie pig who we got already pregnant....when a guinia pig has babys u need to split the boys from the girls at 4 weeks as brothers can get there sister or mother pregnant at this age ...they r then pregnant for about 9 / 10 weeks .... and babys will be born with fur and eyes open


Can a mell ginea pig eat the babies?

Yes, a male guinea pig may harm or even kill babies if left together. It is important to separate the male from the babies and the mother to prevent any harm. Male guinea pigs are best kept separately from young or pregnant females to avoid any potential aggression.


What age should guinea pigs stop getting pregnant?

Guinea pigs should stop getting pregnant around 6-8 months of age to prevent health risks associated with breeding too often. After this age, it is recommended to spay or neuter them to prevent unwanted pregnancies and improve their overall well-being.


Is it a bad idea to put a young guinea pig in with an old guinea pig if one is a girl and one is a boy?

Unless one of the guinea pigs is spayed/nuetered they will mate. This can be especially dangerous to the health of the female guinea pig because if she gets pregnant after the age of 9 months the only way she will be able to give birth is by C-section simply because if she has not had a litter before the age of 9 months her pelvic bones will fuse together thus making natural-birth impossible. Also, even if the guinea pigs are "fixed", the older one may bully the younger one because of its small size.

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Does the guinea pig have teats even if not pregnant?

Yes, though they may not be as noticeable.


How often can guinea pigs become pregnant?

Guinea pigs can become pregnant again IMMEDIATELY after giving birth. They can also get pregnant at any age, but after passing a certain age, they are very likely to die. Even a young, healthy pig at prime breeding age has a 25% chance of dying from a pregnancy. Please do not breed your guinea pigs. If you already have a pregnant female, be sure she doesn't get pregnant again afterwards by removing the father immediately and removing male babies 21 days after the birth.


Can a guinea pig be bathed if she is pregnant?

You shouldn't bathe a guinea pig anyway unless they are absoloutely disgusting. So it would be even more stressful for a pregnant guinea pig. Unless instructed by a vet or she is really dirty, I would say no.


Is it bad for a male to keep mating even though the female guinea pig is pregnant?

yes they will fight


Should you separate your pregnant guinea pig if it lives with a rabbit?

Yes, you should. The rabbit might try to harm the baby guinea pig or try to take it in as it's own. ---- YES! They should not be housed together even if a guinea pig is not pregnant! They can injure each other.


Should your 11 year old be pregnant?

No, thats too young. Even if she CAN get pregnant, she should not.


Can a month old young guinea pig transfer to its father's cage?

This isn't a very good idea. A young guinea pig will still have the scent of its mother, so there's every chance the father will try to breed with it, or even fight with it. It's better to put a young guinea pig in a separate cage completely.


Why Is UNC so good?

Theyre not!!!!!!! thats not even a question cause theyre not good


Can a guinea pig be pregnant even if they're young because I've only had my guinea pig for 1 week and 4 days?

My guinea pig was pregnant toI recently bought my guinea pig from pets mart. I had my guinea pig for 1 week and then one night i went in to say good night and there were three baby's in there with her. Unfortunately for me they were dead. It was unexpected and a total and complete shock. She was only 3 months old!!! LUCKILY though my guinea pig is happy and health to this day. I just tried to push the past out of my mind. If you think your guinea pig is pregnant take her to a vet. And handle her with care, and if possible don't handle her as much if she is pregnant. ALSO don't get your hopes up if she is young and pregnant the chances the babies will live to be healthy and the mom is very not likely but miracles happen hope things turn out for the best, a.m.l they may have been pregnant or housed with a male before you bought it. No, not at one week, but they can become pregnant at three weeks old. Mine had that problem she is 12 weeks and is going to give birth any day now ^ they say a guinea pig can get pregnant at 4 weeks old....we also have a guinie pig who we got already pregnant....when a guinia pig has babys u need to split the boys from the girls at 4 weeks as brothers can get there sister or mother pregnant at this age ...they r then pregnant for about 9 / 10 weeks .... and babys will be born with fur and eyes open


If a guinea pig is pregnant will she have 2 lumps on her sides?

Yes. Depending upon how far along your guinea pig is in her pregnancy, you can even palpate the abdomen to try to determine how many pups are going to be born.


Does the humming bird move its whole life?

yes even when theyre asleep theyre flying really fast thats why theyre always running into stuff


Iam 16 have been trying for over a year to get pregnant and nothing why?

Getting pregnant can take a few minutes or a few years - some have to wait years before they get pregnant while others get pregnant even if they don't want to. At 16 you are young to want to get pregnant - why the hurry ? Live and enjoy your young life a bit more.