What will happen if I pair two females guinea pigs with a neutered male?
Well hello there my beautiful fellow guinea lover! Lol :DI wanted to be sure before I answered, so I googled it. Lol I didn't read the article, but it seems yes is the general answer!A few things to keep in mind when introducing your new “stud” to your lovely ladies though: Your two females have probably already established a heiarchy. Meaning one is probably already an alpha female. Introducing a male will probably disrupt this, as he'll want that alpha status. This is OK. But your girls may take some time to get adjusted to it. There may also be a lot of “raucous” during the females heats(if you get my meaning… Lol), but with no results as he's neutered. Be prepared for some deep purrs and squeaks. Lol I think they SHOULD get along just fine, but for precaution, you may want another smaller cage nearby if hair starts flying. Literally. Lol They'll also need extra hiding spots for added comfort during the transition. I think they'll do great. Give me updates, I'm falling in love with your critters! Lol
Can you keep 2 male guinea pigs together?
Hello everyone! I used to have 2 guinea pigs (1 male and 1 female). Sadly, the female died 2 months ago. I know guinea pigs are very social animals and don't like to stay alone. The vet told me the best thing I could do is get another female guinea pig but tonight a friend of mine called me and told me she knows someone who is searching for a new home for her male guinea pig. If this person doesn't find someone to take care of him in the next few days, this poor guinea pig will be put to death. As a pet lover, this is something I just can't accept nor understand... however, I heard a lot of people saying that 2 male guinea pigs won't get along very well and could even fight to death. Is that true? Or is there a way I could introduce them to each other without conflict? My guinea pig is 3 years old and neutered. Thank you in advance for your help and advice. Aveline
What gender of guinea pig should i get?
I have had guinea pigs for 30 years and i have found the for the most part females make the best pets, they tend to be more lovable and like to cuddle more than the males do. I believe it is simply the nesting instinct. The male guinea pigs have more medical problems than the female do. They tend to loose the strength in the muscles that control the anus and develop huge impactons that can be as big as ping pong ball.Once this starts you will have to use your finger tips to push it out for him on a regular basis. It is a very messy and smelly process. My EXOTIC vet told me that 75% of her males developed this problem.
Which is better male or female guinea pigs?
Hi Birdie, No guinea pig actually has an odour, it is just the waste and urine that smells if not cleaned out often enough. For smaller cages, more than once a week is require but for bigger ones, once a week is fine. Males have a scent gland that they use to mark their terrirotorys, so may be a little smellier, but I haven't really found mine to be much smellier than females. It just depends on the guinea pig. Again, whether they are friendly or not depends on the pig. My boar (male) Carrot is the friendliest, nosiest piggie I have ever had, while my other boar Broccoli is a little more shy and unfriendly, and less likely to give me a kiss. All guinea pigs have cute little personalities and the gender makes no difference whatsoever! The only other difference between males and females is that females are normally a bit smaller and weigh less. The average weight for a female guinea pig is 700-900g, whereas a male would usually weigh more (900-1200g). Males also grow a bit longer and bigger than females, but there isn't really much difference usually. Guinea pigs are best off living in pairs because they are very sociable animals, but can happily live solitary proivded you stick to these 2 very important rules: 1) Your rodent will be housed indoors and get constant attention from you and your husband. The room will be fairly busy but not too loud. 2) Your rodent will get 1+ hours of cuddles and love at least once a day to prevent depression and loneliness. I really do recommend you keep them in pairs, but if you can ensure the 2 rules I have set above are applied, then it will be ok. Please get your guinea pig from a rescue. There are hundreds of homeless guinea pigs and by adopting you are doing a great kindness and giving that piggie a better home. Every animal deserves a loving home, so please adopt you next cavy/cavies. Guinea pigs need quite a lot of space considering the size they are! A small pet store cage just won't do. Most people recommend at least 7.5ft sq of cage space, but a little less than this is fine as long as they get daily floor time and exercise. Hope I Helped.
Can i keep 2 males with one female guinea pig?
Once you introduce a sow to the equation, you will not be able to have the two males together and it is unlikely that you will ever be able to do so ever again in the future. The presence of a female, or commonly even the smell of a sow in heat brings out territorial behavior in boars in a big way. Breeding is a serious business and not to be taken lightly. If you cannot answer yes to all six of these questions without hesitation, don't do it. The 6 questions: 1) Do I have a good reason for wanting to breed? (having pups would be fun and similar reasons are not good reasons) 2) Am I prepared to spend what it takes to buy genetically sound foundation stock? (2 pet store pigs are not sound foundation stock) *3) Am I prepared to put my sows at a 20% risk of dying from pregnancy related issues each time I breed them? 4) Am I prepared to spend what it takes on quality feed and housing, including extra cages for the boar(s) while the sows are pregnant and to separate young boars and sows? 5) Am I prepared to cover the costs of any needed vet care? 6) Am I prepared to find permanent homes for up to 6 pups per litter? (dumping them at a shelter or rescue in not a suitable choice) * Also please remember that the risk in #3 only refers to sows in the optimum breeding group, sows between 3 and 8 months on their first litter or older sows which have already delivered a problem-free litter. Younger sows run an increased risk (30% or so) and sows delivering for the first time at over a year run a 50-80% chance of dying! There is also an important seventh question. It is "Do I have the knowledge required to provide the environment to maximize the likelihood of a successful litter.". I would suggest that the answer is no or you would not be having to turn to YA to get the answer to such basic and simple questions. The boar must be removed once the sow is pregnant. He will not harm the pups but he will breed the sow within hours of delivery. Back to back litters are extremely hard on a sow. Boar pups must be separated from mom and sisters by 3 weeks or you will have more litters. PLEASE reconsider your plan to breed, you are simply not knowledgeable enough about guinea pigs!
Can I put two male guinea pigs together?
It's not a good idea to put 2 males together. They will nip one another's ears. The more dominate male will pick on the submissive one. Guinea Pigs, like to have ONE MALE pack leader and a lot of female pigs, or be solo. I had 46 Guinea pigs growing up, and we let them run loose in our backyard, and ONE MALE ALWAYS RULED!!! He was really MEAN!!! We had to issolate him. So, it's best to just enjoy your male Guinea Pig, feed him, and hold him. Leave him dried food and water when you are away, and love him and feed him and hold him when you can! He's be happier with just you than with another male pig. AND those Guinea Pigs bread every 40 days they have a litter!! Best to keep him single. He's not lonely, he's just your pet! I only have one dog, He's my dog, I would never buy him another dog to keep him company! It's his job to be my dog! I feel the same goes for Guinea pigs. YOU could buy him a rabbit, but not a hamster.