Taylor
I was thinking about getting a guinea pig. I have read about how they are herd animals. I was wondering if i should get 1 or 2. If i get 2 should they be from the same place and be the same gender? Female or Male? Young or old?
Answer
Guinea pigs are herd animals and do better when they are paired up with one or more. It is a must that you get the same gender or you will end up with baby piggies. Have one two or even three pigs is not much more work than just one. Boys and girls are about the same as far as temperment, but boys are bigger thus more poop / pee.
You don't need to get your pigs from the same place, but if you do adopt one from somewhere. The next pig should be seperate from the first for about two weeks. This makes sure that there is nothing that will pass on to your first pig.
I do not recommend getting guinea pigs from Petstores. First off they are over priced,second they are usually in poor heath or have been sexed wrong. If you check your local craigslist.org , freecycle.org or even the newspaper you can find rescue piggies that need homes.
Don't purchase those overpriced petstore cages. They are two small for even one pig. Better to make a Cube and Coroplast cage which is about $30.00 to make. Here is a link on how to do it. http://www.guineapigcages.com/
Here are two excellent websites with tons and tons of great information on the care of guinea pigs.
http://www.cavycompendium.com/forums/index.php?
http://www.guinealynx.info/
Finally guinea pigs do get sick once in a while, its a good idea to look up a local vet that handles exotics.
:)
Guinea pigs are herd animals and do better when they are paired up with one or more. It is a must that you get the same gender or you will end up with baby piggies. Have one two or even three pigs is not much more work than just one. Boys and girls are about the same as far as temperment, but boys are bigger thus more poop / pee.
You don't need to get your pigs from the same place, but if you do adopt one from somewhere. The next pig should be seperate from the first for about two weeks. This makes sure that there is nothing that will pass on to your first pig.
I do not recommend getting guinea pigs from Petstores. First off they are over priced,second they are usually in poor heath or have been sexed wrong. If you check your local craigslist.org , freecycle.org or even the newspaper you can find rescue piggies that need homes.
Don't purchase those overpriced petstore cages. They are two small for even one pig. Better to make a Cube and Coroplast cage which is about $30.00 to make. Here is a link on how to do it. http://www.guineapigcages.com/
Here are two excellent websites with tons and tons of great information on the care of guinea pigs.
http://www.cavycompendium.com/forums/index.php?
http://www.guinealynx.info/
Finally guinea pigs do get sick once in a while, its a good idea to look up a local vet that handles exotics.
:)
Guinea pigs..........?
E
my friend has just asked me if i wanted her guinea pigs (2)
she doesnt want them, and is giving me all the cage, run etc tommorow
ive wanted a guinea pig for a while(ive got cats, hamsters and chickens) but this is quite sudden and i dont really feel prepared
ive done some research, but basically what im asking is does anyone have advice on guinea pigs that you think i should know before i get them tommorrow?
anything would be apprieciated
thanks
Answer
Guinea pigs are great pets. They are super cuddly, but timid at first. You need to give them time to warm up to you and start loving you.
It's excellent that she is giving you everything, because it can be a fairly expensive setup to buy everything at the one time! :D
Guinea pigs eat pellet food, and a balanced diet of fresh fruits, veggies and hay.
Timothy hay must be given, and available to them at all times, it helps with digestion.
Do not feed the alfalfa hay, however, because it is very high in protein and is used for babies.
Clean their cage as often as possible, because it starts to smell and with more than one pig, it will be double smelly. :p
They also need to be bathed every now and then, to keep the dust down, and their feet and fur clean. I use baby shampoo or no soap at all, and just tepid water.
Their nails need to be cut when they start to grow out as well. If you arent familiar with doing this, your should ask for help or bring them to your nearest vet or petstore, and they normally do it free of charge in just a few minutes.
Other than that, the best thing to do is research online about guinea care and what not to do!
Good luck with your new pigs, Im sure you will love them! :)
Guinea pigs are great pets. They are super cuddly, but timid at first. You need to give them time to warm up to you and start loving you.
It's excellent that she is giving you everything, because it can be a fairly expensive setup to buy everything at the one time! :D
Guinea pigs eat pellet food, and a balanced diet of fresh fruits, veggies and hay.
Timothy hay must be given, and available to them at all times, it helps with digestion.
Do not feed the alfalfa hay, however, because it is very high in protein and is used for babies.
Clean their cage as often as possible, because it starts to smell and with more than one pig, it will be double smelly. :p
They also need to be bathed every now and then, to keep the dust down, and their feet and fur clean. I use baby shampoo or no soap at all, and just tepid water.
Their nails need to be cut when they start to grow out as well. If you arent familiar with doing this, your should ask for help or bring them to your nearest vet or petstore, and they normally do it free of charge in just a few minutes.
Other than that, the best thing to do is research online about guinea care and what not to do!
Good luck with your new pigs, Im sure you will love them! :)
Guinea pigs?!?!?!?!?!?
HaNnAh
My friend can't take care of her guinea pig anymore. I told her that I would ask my dad if I could adopt it from her. I have 2 houses, so that means my dad would have to take care of it during the week. My dad doesn't want to do that. He says he needs to do a little research before. My feeling is that he will say no, because he personally doesn't want a guinea pig. Does anyone have a guinea pig that can share some pros and cons about it or give me some advice? My dad may also be worried about the cost.
Answer
Yes! Guinea pigs are some of the best (in my opinion) pets to take care of. I used to have 2 guinea pigs, but they had babies and turned into 8. But you probably don't need to worry about that since you're only adopting one. Anyways, is there anything in particular you are wondering about? Guinea pigs are relative easy to take care of. They need food, water, and a warm place to stay. You can build a small home for them in a cage or a environment. Guinea pigs are vegetarians so they are easy to feed. You can find vegetables and fruits from around the house, but you may need to break it down a bit for them to chew. You can even feed them grass too! On a warm summer day, you put them outside and they will graze upon the grass themselves. Someone once suggested to me to use lawn mower clippings, but I don't know if that's completely safe because it goes into the machine, so it may not be the healthiest thing. If you want to, you can also buy specifically marked guinea pig food at your local pet store. It has specific vitamins and things to keep them healthy. They do enjoy eating those. No matter what you choose, make sure it is accessible to them. If it is on the floor of the cage or in the bowl, make sure they can reach it isn't too low that they accidentally step on it. (as such with kibble-sized pieces) For water, you'll need to get a water bottle. (most likely hanging or attachable to the cage) to specifically for guinea pigs. You can probably find this at your local pet store too, they're not very expensive. If you leave these things with them, they can probably feed themselves. So, they are relatively easy to take care of. But like any pet, there is more to them then just feeding them and taking care of them, you have to get to know them and play.interact with them. That's what having a pet is all about. Don't be worried if they're scared of you at first, it takes a while for them to get used to you and this can be done through feeding/playing with them. Generally, they are more timid than most animals, but the can become great companions once you have formed a bond with them. As mentioned, the cost probably won't be very high, all you may need to buy are a water bottle and a cage, or store food/things to entertain them (if you wish). You'll need to change out the bottom of the cage once in a while (preferably put newspaper and other insulators ont he bottom). Oh and if you have other pets, keep them away, because they get frightened easily. Other things you might have to do are cutting their nails (they can get quite sharp), bathing/combing once in a while, and perhaps finding another guinea pig so he/she doesn't feel lonely. But that said, guinea pigs are relatively quiet animals compared to dogs and such, but they may squeak if they are hungry or need something, or they may just be communicating with their fellow friends. Good luck, hopefully you can show him this answer and any guinea pigs books you might find. They are great pets to take care of. Oh and best of wishes to your friend that can't take care of her guinea pig anymore.
Yes! Guinea pigs are some of the best (in my opinion) pets to take care of. I used to have 2 guinea pigs, but they had babies and turned into 8. But you probably don't need to worry about that since you're only adopting one. Anyways, is there anything in particular you are wondering about? Guinea pigs are relative easy to take care of. They need food, water, and a warm place to stay. You can build a small home for them in a cage or a environment. Guinea pigs are vegetarians so they are easy to feed. You can find vegetables and fruits from around the house, but you may need to break it down a bit for them to chew. You can even feed them grass too! On a warm summer day, you put them outside and they will graze upon the grass themselves. Someone once suggested to me to use lawn mower clippings, but I don't know if that's completely safe because it goes into the machine, so it may not be the healthiest thing. If you want to, you can also buy specifically marked guinea pig food at your local pet store. It has specific vitamins and things to keep them healthy. They do enjoy eating those. No matter what you choose, make sure it is accessible to them. If it is on the floor of the cage or in the bowl, make sure they can reach it isn't too low that they accidentally step on it. (as such with kibble-sized pieces) For water, you'll need to get a water bottle. (most likely hanging or attachable to the cage) to specifically for guinea pigs. You can probably find this at your local pet store too, they're not very expensive. If you leave these things with them, they can probably feed themselves. So, they are relatively easy to take care of. But like any pet, there is more to them then just feeding them and taking care of them, you have to get to know them and play.interact with them. That's what having a pet is all about. Don't be worried if they're scared of you at first, it takes a while for them to get used to you and this can be done through feeding/playing with them. Generally, they are more timid than most animals, but the can become great companions once you have formed a bond with them. As mentioned, the cost probably won't be very high, all you may need to buy are a water bottle and a cage, or store food/things to entertain them (if you wish). You'll need to change out the bottom of the cage once in a while (preferably put newspaper and other insulators ont he bottom). Oh and if you have other pets, keep them away, because they get frightened easily. Other things you might have to do are cutting their nails (they can get quite sharp), bathing/combing once in a while, and perhaps finding another guinea pig so he/she doesn't feel lonely. But that said, guinea pigs are relatively quiet animals compared to dogs and such, but they may squeak if they are hungry or need something, or they may just be communicating with their fellow friends. Good luck, hopefully you can show him this answer and any guinea pigs books you might find. They are great pets to take care of. Oh and best of wishes to your friend that can't take care of her guinea pig anymore.
Guinea Pig care??!!!!!!(:?
Aaliyah
Ok so my best friend is getting me a guinea pig tomorrow and i have done tons of research but i didn't get a lot of the info i was looking for so i was wondering if you could tell me what i should do every single day and how much hay do i give him?Because a lot of people say unlimited but idk so could you tell me so i can make sure?And i would love to know pretty much everything there is to know about guinea pig!(:And like daily care and how much pellets i should feed him everyday and how much veggies...and oh ya how long am i supposed to wait to clean the cage thanks so much and i dont care if you make the answer super long it would help me alot more anyways k so thanks alot!!:P
Answer
I have a guinea pig too (Bambi)! Here's what I do for my guinea pig: 1. Make sure you have a big cage for your guinea pig with water bottle, food bowl, hay rack (optional), and place to hide like a pigloo (Bambi loves hers!). When you wake up: feed them because their food is definitely gone by then, give them fresh Timothy hay, a good amount, I wouldn't say unlimited because it could get peed on or something u don't want, so just a generous amount when your pig runs out. Fill their water bottle halfway. Give them a carrot or any fresh food they like as they need vitamin c. 2. Some stuff to know since u want to know all about them I am perfect for this!: they can actually be litterbox trained! I tried it with my Bambi but it's much simpler to just let them do it in their cage and clean it every weekend. they will drop droppings in their food, but this is good as they must do this to get nutrients. They can be taught tricks; mine knows high five, jump through hoop, and circle! They love to go outside and can eat fresh grass and dandelions as long as the grass is free of chemicals like fertilizer. They can't eat any other flowers they are toxic. They can eat: carrots, kale, broccoli, strawberries, celery, raspberries, blueberries, and romain lettuce to name a few, but never iceberg lettuce because it's toxic to them! They will need about a day of getting used to your house, so leave them in their cage for a day, then start to take them out. Hold them in a towel for awhile so they feel safe. Don't feel bad if it takes a while for them to warm up to you it will happen! Eventually they will bond with you and purr when petted and want to be with you all of the time! Mine is that way and rides on my shoulder! They also make guinea pig leashes! Make sure to give him/her plenty of out of cage time to excersice and socialize and watch any animals in you house around it, my cat loves my piggy but I always watch closely. Sounds: purr- happy, made when petted. Wheek- excited, made when you are near and they are happy to see you! Whine- mistreated pigs sound like this. About cleaning the cage: I clean mine every weekend on Saturday with a big vacuum cleaner with hose after Bambi is out and in her playpen, putting her back in when I'm done. Sickness: URIs (upper respiratory infections) are: runny nose, eyes, sneezing and tired looking pets. Mine had this as a baby, but I spotted it and took her to the vet and she's all better now. Take them to the vet immediately, giving them their medicine and extra vitamin c tablets daily until they recover. Shouldn't take long if you spotted it soon. Go for checkups at your exotic pet vet monthly or when pet is sick. Other signs can be dihareeha, scabs, painful noises, and not eating. Guinea Pigs are diurnal, meaning they sleep when you do and wake up when you do. They are such wonderful pets and have so much fun!! If you have any more questions or want a pic of my bambi, email me at charliebrowncheer13@yahoo.com! I will be happy to hear from you! I told this to another one of the people I asked on here about a question like this and she emailed me and we also swapped pics of our piggies and she said she learned alot from me! That made my day! :) <3
I have a guinea pig too (Bambi)! Here's what I do for my guinea pig: 1. Make sure you have a big cage for your guinea pig with water bottle, food bowl, hay rack (optional), and place to hide like a pigloo (Bambi loves hers!). When you wake up: feed them because their food is definitely gone by then, give them fresh Timothy hay, a good amount, I wouldn't say unlimited because it could get peed on or something u don't want, so just a generous amount when your pig runs out. Fill their water bottle halfway. Give them a carrot or any fresh food they like as they need vitamin c. 2. Some stuff to know since u want to know all about them I am perfect for this!: they can actually be litterbox trained! I tried it with my Bambi but it's much simpler to just let them do it in their cage and clean it every weekend. they will drop droppings in their food, but this is good as they must do this to get nutrients. They can be taught tricks; mine knows high five, jump through hoop, and circle! They love to go outside and can eat fresh grass and dandelions as long as the grass is free of chemicals like fertilizer. They can't eat any other flowers they are toxic. They can eat: carrots, kale, broccoli, strawberries, celery, raspberries, blueberries, and romain lettuce to name a few, but never iceberg lettuce because it's toxic to them! They will need about a day of getting used to your house, so leave them in their cage for a day, then start to take them out. Hold them in a towel for awhile so they feel safe. Don't feel bad if it takes a while for them to warm up to you it will happen! Eventually they will bond with you and purr when petted and want to be with you all of the time! Mine is that way and rides on my shoulder! They also make guinea pig leashes! Make sure to give him/her plenty of out of cage time to excersice and socialize and watch any animals in you house around it, my cat loves my piggy but I always watch closely. Sounds: purr- happy, made when petted. Wheek- excited, made when you are near and they are happy to see you! Whine- mistreated pigs sound like this. About cleaning the cage: I clean mine every weekend on Saturday with a big vacuum cleaner with hose after Bambi is out and in her playpen, putting her back in when I'm done. Sickness: URIs (upper respiratory infections) are: runny nose, eyes, sneezing and tired looking pets. Mine had this as a baby, but I spotted it and took her to the vet and she's all better now. Take them to the vet immediately, giving them their medicine and extra vitamin c tablets daily until they recover. Shouldn't take long if you spotted it soon. Go for checkups at your exotic pet vet monthly or when pet is sick. Other signs can be dihareeha, scabs, painful noises, and not eating. Guinea Pigs are diurnal, meaning they sleep when you do and wake up when you do. They are such wonderful pets and have so much fun!! If you have any more questions or want a pic of my bambi, email me at charliebrowncheer13@yahoo.com! I will be happy to hear from you! I told this to another one of the people I asked on here about a question like this and she emailed me and we also swapped pics of our piggies and she said she learned alot from me! That made my day! :) <3
How do i take care of guinea pig babies?
EliteSocce
i have 3 new guinea pig babies and i want to know when i can hold them and other facts about guinea pigs
Answer
Do a bit of research on the internet, its amazing what you can find... or read a book. Surely you should have researched this before you got the lil ones??? Anyway, here is a lil info for you...
When can I handle the babies? You are allowed to handle the babies as soon as they are born.
When can the babies be separated from the mother?
Baby guinea pigs cannot be separated from their mothers until 4-6 weeks after they are born. This is because the mother needs to wean them and continue feeding them with her milk. Intersting enough, baby guinea pigs can start to eat hay and dry food soon after they are born.
Also, baby guinea pigs are born with their eyes open, and already have their coat of fur. They can run around and play with the other young as well, although they do stay close the mother a majority of the time.
How do I tell what sex the babies are?
It is not always easy to tell what sex a guinea pig is. To figure out what sex a guinea pig is, all you have to do is gently push on the stomach down near the guinea pig's private parts. You can do this with just two fingers, usually with your index (pointer) and the middle finger, and do this very gently. If the guinea pig is a male, a penis will emerge in the private area. If it is a female, nothing will happen. Also, in a male, there is a greater distance between the penis and the anus. In the female, the private part and the anus are closer together
Hope this helps a little, just go on the internet, there's heaps of good info on there.
Do a bit of research on the internet, its amazing what you can find... or read a book. Surely you should have researched this before you got the lil ones??? Anyway, here is a lil info for you...
When can I handle the babies? You are allowed to handle the babies as soon as they are born.
When can the babies be separated from the mother?
Baby guinea pigs cannot be separated from their mothers until 4-6 weeks after they are born. This is because the mother needs to wean them and continue feeding them with her milk. Intersting enough, baby guinea pigs can start to eat hay and dry food soon after they are born.
Also, baby guinea pigs are born with their eyes open, and already have their coat of fur. They can run around and play with the other young as well, although they do stay close the mother a majority of the time.
How do I tell what sex the babies are?
It is not always easy to tell what sex a guinea pig is. To figure out what sex a guinea pig is, all you have to do is gently push on the stomach down near the guinea pig's private parts. You can do this with just two fingers, usually with your index (pointer) and the middle finger, and do this very gently. If the guinea pig is a male, a penis will emerge in the private area. If it is a female, nothing will happen. Also, in a male, there is a greater distance between the penis and the anus. In the female, the private part and the anus are closer together
Hope this helps a little, just go on the internet, there's heaps of good info on there.
guinea pig babies, help!!!!!?
Q. so my sister i s taking care of her 3 class guinea pigs for the holidays. and one of them had babies during the holidays and we didn't know she was pregnant. she doesn't know what to do since the mom already had one pup living with her. do we separate the oldest daughter who's 4months old from the new Born's and the mom or do we leave her in? what do we feed them?
Answer
You can touch the babies. Guinea pigs aren't like wild animals that will ignore their young if you touch them. Mom is used to being held. The babies should nurse for around 4 weeks. The boys in the litter need to be seperated from mom at 3 weeks though. They can breed mom and their sisters at that time. Dad needs to be completely removed and the baby boys can be placed with him once they are 3 weeks old. Rub some of his cage litter on the babies before you put them in the cage so they'll smell more like him than mom.
Guinea pig babies are born fairly self sufficient. They will start eating hay, pellets and veggies after they are about 2 days old. Make sure mom is getting a diet of either alphalfa based pellets and/or hay. The sister does not need to be removed unless she is showing aggression towards the babies. Such as biting and drawing blood. There will be typical bickering, but that should be it.
Dad will try to rebreed mom soon after she gave birth. So she may possibly be pregnant again already. The teacher should be contacted immediatly. I wouldn't be happy with your teacher. If the teacher wants to keep classroom pets they should know how to properly sex them. Sadly dad has probably already bred the sister as well. Honestly your teacher should know better.
Make sure mom and the babies are eating and active. Holding the babies won't hurt them, it will get them used to being handeled.
Go to www.guinealynx.com and look for the area on reproduction. You will find factual information there about accidental litters.
You can touch the babies. Guinea pigs aren't like wild animals that will ignore their young if you touch them. Mom is used to being held. The babies should nurse for around 4 weeks. The boys in the litter need to be seperated from mom at 3 weeks though. They can breed mom and their sisters at that time. Dad needs to be completely removed and the baby boys can be placed with him once they are 3 weeks old. Rub some of his cage litter on the babies before you put them in the cage so they'll smell more like him than mom.
Guinea pig babies are born fairly self sufficient. They will start eating hay, pellets and veggies after they are about 2 days old. Make sure mom is getting a diet of either alphalfa based pellets and/or hay. The sister does not need to be removed unless she is showing aggression towards the babies. Such as biting and drawing blood. There will be typical bickering, but that should be it.
Dad will try to rebreed mom soon after she gave birth. So she may possibly be pregnant again already. The teacher should be contacted immediatly. I wouldn't be happy with your teacher. If the teacher wants to keep classroom pets they should know how to properly sex them. Sadly dad has probably already bred the sister as well. Honestly your teacher should know better.
Make sure mom and the babies are eating and active. Holding the babies won't hurt them, it will get them used to being handeled.
Go to www.guinealynx.com and look for the area on reproduction. You will find factual information there about accidental litters.
how do you take care of a baby guinea pig?
bowiegirls
my guinea pig just now had a baby, and i want to make sure it lives.
Answer
The majority of guinea pig mums are very attentive and good mothers. Chances are, your baby piggie will be just fine and you really need do nothing except make sure both mum and baby are eating well. Fresh veggies, unlimited alfalfa hay, quality pellets, and fresh water are all that are needed.
Don't listen to the posts that said you can't touch the babies--they are mistaken. Guinea pigs are not like gerbils or hamsters. You can handle the baby as soon as the mum has cleaned it up from the birth. In fact, the more you handle the baby while its young, the tamer it will be towards you.
The pup will need to nurse from the mum for 3 weeks. At that time, you need to determine the sex of the pup. This is important because if it is a male pup, the mum can be backbred by her son, which would be very bad for her. If you have a male pup, he will need to be separated from her at that time. If you have a female pup, she can stay with the mum indefinitely.
Good luck!
The majority of guinea pig mums are very attentive and good mothers. Chances are, your baby piggie will be just fine and you really need do nothing except make sure both mum and baby are eating well. Fresh veggies, unlimited alfalfa hay, quality pellets, and fresh water are all that are needed.
Don't listen to the posts that said you can't touch the babies--they are mistaken. Guinea pigs are not like gerbils or hamsters. You can handle the baby as soon as the mum has cleaned it up from the birth. In fact, the more you handle the baby while its young, the tamer it will be towards you.
The pup will need to nurse from the mum for 3 weeks. At that time, you need to determine the sex of the pup. This is important because if it is a male pup, the mum can be backbred by her son, which would be very bad for her. If you have a male pup, he will need to be separated from her at that time. If you have a female pup, she can stay with the mum indefinitely.
Good luck!
Pregnant Guinea Pig Care?
Lori
My Uncle gave us their guinea pig (they just in and can't keep her where they are at) and she is pregnant. We think she got pregnant on Sept. 10th, so she still has a few weeks left until she delivers. She gets veggies every day or every other day, hay is always available, water is always available, she gets the appropriate amount of pellet feed a day and then she gets some fruit every once in a while. She is getting bigger and you can start feeling the babies move inside. :) These were my questions:
*How can we tell when she is about to deliver?
*Should we handle her since she is pregnant? We haven't been, we just have been letting her come out of the cage on her own and get some excercise and then when ready, she'll back in and cuddle with us lol :)).
*Is there a way to make her cage more comfortable for her and her babies?
Thanks :)
Answer
1. About two to three weeks before the babies are due, you should be able to feel the babies moving inside her belly. Guinea pigs don't make nests or really show signs of delivery like other rodents do, so the birth can be pretty unexpected. Also, it should take less then half an hour, otherwise, there may be complications. About 20% of guinea pig births result in complications, which is actually a pretty high chance.
2. I wouldn't suggest handling her too often. Just pet her in her cage, handling her at this time may stress her out, and if you're not gentle enough, damage the babies.
3. Make sure to use soft bedding, like Carefresh, or even fleece and towels. Wood shavings could be pokey, and could potentially get lodged in one of the baby's eyes.
Also, I suggest you feed Oxbow brand pellets, they make a kind of guinea pig pellets specifically for pregnant/ nursing/ young guinea pigs. It will provide extra nutrients for her and the pups. The mother can return to her normal food after she gives birth, but the pups should be fed the growth food until they around 6 months old.
Good luck,email if you have more questions.
1. About two to three weeks before the babies are due, you should be able to feel the babies moving inside her belly. Guinea pigs don't make nests or really show signs of delivery like other rodents do, so the birth can be pretty unexpected. Also, it should take less then half an hour, otherwise, there may be complications. About 20% of guinea pig births result in complications, which is actually a pretty high chance.
2. I wouldn't suggest handling her too often. Just pet her in her cage, handling her at this time may stress her out, and if you're not gentle enough, damage the babies.
3. Make sure to use soft bedding, like Carefresh, or even fleece and towels. Wood shavings could be pokey, and could potentially get lodged in one of the baby's eyes.
Also, I suggest you feed Oxbow brand pellets, they make a kind of guinea pig pellets specifically for pregnant/ nursing/ young guinea pigs. It will provide extra nutrients for her and the pups. The mother can return to her normal food after she gives birth, but the pups should be fed the growth food until they around 6 months old.
Good luck,email if you have more questions.
Newborn Guinea Pig Care?!!!?
Glittery C
Ok so, i just got 2 newborn guinea pigs from a breeder, they are less than one month old (born on August 25,2013) They were the only 2 in the litter and i put them in a 8 sq. ft cage and they are always in the hide away hut. They will not come out! I'm giving them pellets, fresh water (2bottles) and timothy hay. Is there any way i could get them out? this is their first day in the cage,
And could you please tell me more about baby guinea pigs? I know how to care for adults...
Answer
I had exactly the same 'problem'.
I bought my Guinea Pig, Babe, from PetSmart when she was 8 weeks old.
The first four-five days, she would hide away in her house or in the corner of the cage. When I tried to pet her, she'd run away.
But now (eight months later) she's happy and runs around the cage like no tomorrow.
She won't run when I pet her, and even purrs.
She does run when I try to pick her up, but that's usually because she wants to sleep or eat or just be lazy.
Give your piggies time. They're just shy, and adjusting to their new home.
Stay around them, but don't hover over the cage.
Talk to them, so they get to know your voice, and sit near the cage so they learn your scent.
After a week or two, they'll be like my cavy and not even care if you fall into the cage (I'm a klutz, so that happens too often.) !
Now for caring for them:
They're like adults, but more fragile and shy.
Just make sure they have lots of water, pellets, timothy hay, and veggies (carrots, romaine lettuce, maybe peppers if they'll eat them.)!
They might be picky like my Babe, and ignore peppers, cucumbers, and other veggies, but LOVE carrots!
Clean the water everyday, or they might not feel comfortable drinking it.
Pet them everyday (when they adjust!) and let them know you're their friend, and not someone who's there to take their food away and hurt them.
Hope this helps <3
I had exactly the same 'problem'.
I bought my Guinea Pig, Babe, from PetSmart when she was 8 weeks old.
The first four-five days, she would hide away in her house or in the corner of the cage. When I tried to pet her, she'd run away.
But now (eight months later) she's happy and runs around the cage like no tomorrow.
She won't run when I pet her, and even purrs.
She does run when I try to pick her up, but that's usually because she wants to sleep or eat or just be lazy.
Give your piggies time. They're just shy, and adjusting to their new home.
Stay around them, but don't hover over the cage.
Talk to them, so they get to know your voice, and sit near the cage so they learn your scent.
After a week or two, they'll be like my cavy and not even care if you fall into the cage (I'm a klutz, so that happens too often.) !
Now for caring for them:
They're like adults, but more fragile and shy.
Just make sure they have lots of water, pellets, timothy hay, and veggies (carrots, romaine lettuce, maybe peppers if they'll eat them.)!
They might be picky like my Babe, and ignore peppers, cucumbers, and other veggies, but LOVE carrots!
Clean the water everyday, or they might not feel comfortable drinking it.
Pet them everyday (when they adjust!) and let them know you're their friend, and not someone who's there to take their food away and hurt them.
Hope this helps <3
How do I take care of a pregnant guinea pig and her babies?
Amie
I JUST Found out the pet store screwed up and gave me a female and male instead of two males. And more surprise - she's pregnant! I need nutrition info, weaning info, all of it. Can I touch the babies? Aaaahhhhhh.... Help!
Answer
Go on google and look up pregnant guinea pig care, It will probably have links to good website. Just make sure you have seperate cages. For girls and guys. Because as the baby boys get older they will try to mate with their sisters, then youll have more preganant mutant babies :D hope i helped
Go on google and look up pregnant guinea pig care, It will probably have links to good website. Just make sure you have seperate cages. For girls and guys. Because as the baby boys get older they will try to mate with their sisters, then youll have more preganant mutant babies :D hope i helped
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