Just because your guinea pig comes in a small package doesnt mean she or he wont require quite a bit of care. Right after birth guinea pigs are adorably awkward, with a head that looks as big as the rest of the body and long thin back legs. The section on guinea pigs as pets is a particularly useful manual on their housing, care, feeding and breeding, written with a dr. Babyn lop ear bunnies and baby guinea pigs for sale for sale baby lop ear. Pups from small litters are usually bigger than pups from large litters. We worked on a chapter on breeding your guinea pigs earlier on. Guinea pig finder gives you simple and amazing tools to help you promote guinea pigs for adoption. Seeing your female guinea pig with her babies pups can be heartwarming.
The size of the guinea pig is dependent upon the litter size. It is normal for a guinea pig s teeth to be yellow. Despite their common name, guinea pigs are not native to guinea, nor are they closely biologically related to pigs, and the origin of the. Nov 25, 2019 on average, baby guinea pigs come in litters of 24, and weigh 70115g. I followed advice from a book borrowed from the library. Baby guinea pig diet the first week of life is critical. I have also written a book called guinea pig diet for beginners which you can check out on amazon. The biology of the guinea pig focuses on the use of the guinea pig as a substrate in research. They are not even 24 hours old yet, but i know they cant reach mammas water bottle, do i need to add a tiny one to the cage, if so when. How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet. This is the only pic i have of my babies from the day they were born. The peruvian guinea pig is the ultimate icebreaker for friends and family coming over for dinner. Jan 21, 20 i think the vet should have been able to tell you if she was lethal.
After 8 weeks you can expect the peruvian guinea pigs to reach 67 inches in length. Without this benefit, young pigs face an uphill battle in early development. How to tell if a guinea pig is pregnant pet love that. Guinea pigs often squeak with joy when their owners enter a room. Every few hours for the first few days, you should handfeed the baby guinea pig.
They will constantly nurse for at least 3 to 4 weeks. Baby guinea pigs can be sexed at birth, but usually only by an experienced guinea pig person like your veterinarian or someone with lots of guinea pig familiarity. Whether its for your own guinea pig, or you want to participate in our new coming soon. Care of newborn pigs north dakota state university.
See more ideas about baby guinea pigs, guinea pigs and cute guinea pigs. Guinea pigs may be nervous at first but rarely bite and generally become very tame with frequent handling. All about peruvian guinea pigspersonality, care, diet, cost. Sep 27, 2018 when my guinea pigs had babies, if everything went smoothly, i handled the babies the day after they were born the first day was left to give the mother time to bond with her little ones.
Discover the warning signs of illness in guinea pigs here. Buy care for your guinea pig rspca pet guide new edition by rspca isbn. Care for your guinea pigs rspca pet guide by rspca paperback. Specialize quality care healthy guinea pigs startup deals hutches we specialize in quality care baby guinea pigs at the correct age of 8 weeks of age. Once you ensure that all the baby guinea pigs are healthy, it is best to leave them with their moms.
Here are some tips and recommendations that covers the first step in buying a baby guinea pig, to the last step in caring for them. Childrens literature has many notable options when it comes to mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc to help you find the right books for you and your young reader, weve compiled a list of the best kids books about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc our list includes board books, picture books, and chapter books. For most people, guinea pigs are cute squeaky pets. How to take care of a female guinea pig with babies. Female guinea pigs are easier to take care of because male guinea pigs need to have an operation when they start to smell bad. Thoroughly checked by experts, this book includes everything you need to know about how to care for guinea pigs, from choosing your guinea pig and setting up. Check out our fantastic gallery of cute guinea pig pictures found from around the web and user submits. For those people interested in breeding guinea pigs, how to care for orphan babies should be considered. How to hand rear a pup one thread per pig in the med forum. Guinea pigs are domestic rodents that many people enjoy raising at home. Aug 26, 2007 we were just blessed with two darling baby guinea pigs our first ever. Next, introduce the pair to each other in the female guinea pig s cage when shes close to her heat cycle. Mar 25, 2017 a few differences between male and female guinea pigs, regarding size, weight, personality and taming. Giving your litter the best start begins before your sow is even pregnant make sure she has a clean bill of health from a vet before she is mated, and buy a hutch big enough to house her and her babies until they move out.
Ml were observed in 9 of 42 newborn guinea pigs and levels of infection were significantly higher when infections of mothers were done during late gestation p 0. Consult with a veterinarian if a guinea pig s teeth or nails seem too long. Oreo the guinea pig cavy give birth to four beautiful baby guinea pigs also known as cavies. But for some, breeding guinea pigs becomes an interest. Trendy, agerelevant and essential apparel intended for kids, like costumes, footwear, extra accessories, plus anything and everything for any independentone. Guinea pigs are cute and wonderful animals to keep as pets. In this crucial period after birth, the baby cavy needs to be nursed in a safe environment with the mother. Books for young children that are about guinea pigs score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. They are adorable and loving animals that are easy to maintain and handle. Dick kingsmiths personal history and there are lots of helpful ideas for caring and feeding guinea pigs too. Now im going to help you with the knowledge of taking care of your guinea pigs newborn to fully weaned pups. Newborn piglets are poorly equipped to keep warm immediately after birth and as the energy reserves to produce body heat glycogen stored in the liver are limited, the combination of factors below means that piglets often become chilled. What you ought to know about caring for baby guinea pigs. Like babies of all species, cute baby guinea pigs are tiny and winsome.
Guinea pig adoption is a wonderful way to provide a guinea pig a second chance and caring environment. The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig cavia porcellus, also known as cavy or domestic cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family caviidae and the genus cavia. Feb 09, 2020 to breed standard guinea pigs, choose a male and female and have them examined by a vet to confirm that theyre healthy and ready for breeding. It also depends upon the health of mother guinea pigs and more. Read to get an understanding of their behavior and how it influences their care. Another consideration is the necessity to breed a female guinea pig for the first time before 7 months of age. When the pups are born they all cuddle under their mama for warmpth, security, love, and food. However, i always differentiate guinea pigs from rodents simply because their care and lifestyle is more closely aligned with rabbits instead of rats, mice, hamsters and gerbils.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Your baby guinea pig what to expect and how to look. Newborn guinea pigs mostly subsist off of their mothers milk, but they are capable of nibbling at solid food guinea pig pellets, grass, fruits, and vegetables as soon as theyre born. Guinea pigs need their nails clipped approximately once a month. Baby guinea pigs all in a row and lined up in descending coat shades. By the time problems become apparent, illnesses may be lifethreatening. Savannah and william are pet owners 3 guinea pigs all girls have joined their family. Become familiar with the signs of illness on the emergency medical guide so you know when your pet needs to see a vet. Baby guinea pigs how to care and treating with extra care. Newborn pups my baby guinea pig is in delicate condition page 2. Lets be clear, a newborn guinea pig should not leave its mothers side for at least 3 weeks.
Most pets arrive at shelters because the owner had to move, could no longer afford the pet, had a death in the family, or simply gave up the responsibly of being a care taker for a guinea pig. During the first few days of life, nursing is important to establish a newborn guinea pig s health. So many piggies hope more than one sow had all of these st once lmao. Guinea pigs ready for purchase today, we sell hutches and all accessories your going to need for your new family member. If you are willing to give your guinea pig a good home with proper food, attention, living space, grooming, and. A newborn peruvian guinea pig is anywhere between 34 inches in length.
Keeping and caring for a pet guinea pig the spruce pets. To care for baby guinea pigs, get a roomy cage and make sure they cant slip through the spaces between the bars. If your guinea pig is expecting a litter of pups, you are in for a treat. Guinea pigs are social animals, and you should consider keeping a samesex pair so they have someone to socialize with. A pair of females is your best choice, as a pair of males may be prone to fighting especially if they are not neutered. Now im going to help you with the knowledge of taking care of your guinea pig s newborn to fully weaned pups. Caring for your guinea pig involves providing the proper diet, housing, and toys, and having the right supplies to clean up after your small pet.
This page is stuffed full of information about how to care for baby guinea pigs. I was kind of depressed because the third baby died and my grandma was in the hospital, so i didnt feel like bothering the little pigs. When you have a baby guinea pig from a farm, a petshop or else where. Honest to god i would never try to give anyone bad advice. The sow gives birth to baby guinea pigs after 2 months of pregnancy. Your baby guinea pig what to expect and how to look after them. The book was written by a man that studied and raised guinea pigs for 20. I bought this book after searching for guinea pig care books for children my.
We have a few litters of guinea pigs ready to be homed to forever homes. By then the young guinea pigs are capable of foraging and eating some solid food apart from mothers milk. The reason so many guinea pigs in perth, melbourne and brisbane find themselves being brought in for a visit at the unusual pet vets isnt just the fine guinea pig care they receive but the expert advice offered. All about peruvian guinea pigspersonality, care, diet. A wide variety of classified ads buy, rent, sell and find anything baby guinea pigs listings. The medical guide provides general medical information to help you care for your ill guinea pig. Please subscribe our guinea pig oreo has had her babies. If you are less concerned with rapid production, pigs can benefit from a wide variety of feed types including pasture, wooded lots, scrap vegetables, whey, other dairy and day old bread, all of which can reduce their need for grain. Guinea pigs have the long incisors typical of rodents, as well as a diet similar to that of rodents. How to breed standard guinea pigs with pictures wikihow. A guinea pig s health can deteriorate very quickly. Their belly soon fills up and in a few day they get the wellrounded look they will keep for the rest of their life, but i tried to. Spockish clarity, instinct for what questions need answering, and attention to emotional needs a solitary guinea pig needs an extra portion of play and attention. Guinea pigs need horizontal space for running, much like rabbits.
Glossy color photos of these appealing animals eating, cuddling, playing, giving birth, and hiding illustrate a brief history of guinea pigs and offer information on different breeds and their specialized anatomy, care and feeding, and life cycle. Baby guinea pig care if you find yourself in a situation where you would need to take care of a newborn or extremely young guinea pigs on your own, it is essential that you learn the following tips. Squeaks and nibbles is a participant in the amazon eu associates programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Females are called sows, males are called boars, babies are called pups, and the breed as a whole is sometimes referred to as cavies or a cavy. This book brings together information on general and veterinary care in an easy to use format. Looking after guinea pigs at usborne childrens books.
Baby guinea pig care tips for pups guinea pig info. This book provides a comprehensive coverage of material related to applied care and management of guinea pigs and their diseases. Baby guinea pigs they are fully furred with their eyes open when born. The good news here is that guinea pigs mature relatively quickly, so you should have a responsible. Male guinea pigs can become sexually active at 3 weeks with minimal effectiveness but no less a nuisance.
When can you hold your guinea pig after they are born. As with any new mother, she will be very busy attending to her pups needs and finding time to take care of. The largest guinea pig litter recorded by the guinness book of world records contained a whopping 17 pups. For starters, pigs can be housed as singles or pairs fairly easily, denish said, although its normal for grouphoused pigs to be a little less social towards humans, since they are exposed to other. While pregnancy on guinea pigs can be telling, sometimes its difficult to see if your guinea pig is pregnant or not. Guinea lynx medical guide a medical and care guide. Some guinea pig moms have their maternity care kicked in as they give birth while others take some time before they take their responsibility. Baby guinea pig care raising a litter of pups on the other hand if youll be helping a sow to raise a litter of pups from birth, theres rather more to think about. The female guinea pig is called sow and male one is called boar. Traverse the realm of tween style and fashion along with providing flexibility, order, yet fostering confidence. Whether getting a guinea pig as a pet or getting one for experiments in the lab, you need to know all about its care. Guinea pigs are small pets, but they require plenty of space, time, effort, and human interaction.
Baby guinea pigs how to care and treating with extra care by cabritonyc baby guinea pigs if you have an expectant plant female guinea pig as a result of. The food you offer your pigs can affect the taste of their meat, however, so you may want to consult a nutritionist. Although they are able to conceive yearround, springtime is the peak window for baby guineas appearing on the scene. Care of newborn pigs since baby pigs cannot adjust to temperature fluctuations until they are several days old, extra heat should be provided by a bulb over the brooder or using a heat lamp above an area between two sows where the pigs will be attracted by the light and have extra protection. Guinea pig behaviour and body language as i diligently investigate various aspects of guinea pigs, and especially their health, i have noticed that there is a huge market for guinea pig insurance.
Hairless guinea pigs benefit from a small amount of nontoxic aloebased lotion rubbed onto skin to keep it soft. Also is there any thing else i should know about taking care of them. But not to worry, there are signs of how to tell if a guinea pig is pregnant, and not just by their size. Guinea pigs stay in colonies with a dominant male, a large group of females, and their offspring. Female guinea pigs need to stay with their mother for four weeks. The more the guinea pig finder site grows, the better the odds are of someone finding a wonderful guinea pig to adopt in their area. While the boars should be separated by they are three weeks old, the sows can remain with the mother for one more week. Keeping track of weight changes is an important way to monitor your guinea pigs health. If the mother is not available, mash pellets or a recovery food such as critical care brand nutritional supplement powder together with canned pumpkin. Feed the pups twice a day, provide a constant supply of fresh water, and handle them often so they can get comfortable with human interaction. Now im going to help you with the knowledge of taking care of your guinea pigs new born to fully weaned pups. Whether you purchase a baby guinea pig pup from your local pet store or have a female guinea pig at home that has recently given birth, you.
Can you find out what was in the serum from the vet. Not only will the newborn piglets appear completely furred, with a full set of teeth and capable of eating solid food within hours of delivery, you will have the pleasure of getting to know these highly social creatures right from the start. A sizeable guinea pig cage, or run, not only can make all of them more pleasurable to view, but guarantees they get the physical exercise they require in order to remain healthy and fit. Caring for guinea pigs depends a lot on understanding their behavior patterns. You can tell that they are especially excited when a guinea pig performs little hops in the air, also known as popcorning. In this crucial period after birth, the baby cavy needs to be nursed in a safe.
Baby guinea pigs the owners care guide guinea pig hub. Try to make certain that your lovely guinea pigs have the finest things in life. Guinea pigs are considered to be an ideal first pet. See the shelter page on this website for some examples of what our members are using. Theyll follow their mother wherever she goes, as soon as th. Guinea pigs usually nurse their young for at least two weeks. This majesticlooking guinea pig with long, flowing hair is truly a unique breed of guinea pig and not your average household pet. They have a very cute look and can show feelings to humans.