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Post by lovinguineapigs on Jan 29, 2013 23:17:47 GMT
Ok So My Cream Puff Has Never Had Babies Because I Was Always Told That They Cant Breed For The First Time After 8 Months. I Now Know That Is Not True. I Really Want To Have A Friend For Her & She Doesnt Get Along With Other Female Guinea Pigs, So I Was Wondering If I Could Breed Her? She Was Born Around Sept 2011 & She Weighs 1223g. Is She Too Old To Breed? Is She A Good Weight Or Over Weight? Any Advice Would Be Great! I Do Breed My Guinea Pigs occasionally & Have Had No Loses As Yet. For Those Who Haven't Seen Her This Is My Cream Puff.
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Post by Kayleigh on Jan 30, 2013 7:06:24 GMT
Shes around 16/17 months give or take. Personally for me thsts too risky for a first litter. Shes a good weight, aslong as a sow fit not fat they usually do well. Her age however goes against her this time.
I know of a few sows who have littered at this age. Breeding any animal carries risks, so although she is able to breed you need to weigh out your pros and cons. The risk of tox is higher for her along side other complications. She could however breed just fine. We just dont know.
Would getting her a neutered boar as companion be an option?
Saying all this she could just be a sow who likes her own company.
Let us know what you decide to do
Kayleigh
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Post by lovinguineapigs on Jan 30, 2013 7:19:41 GMT
Oh Now I'm Really Confused!! lol I'm Thinking She Does Like Her Own Company Its Just Sad That She Is All Alone. She Loves Having The Other Pigs Cage Next To Her Just No Too Close! My Husband Just Thinks Its A Bit Of A Waste Of A Cage With Her On Her Own, I Can Sort Of see Where He Is Coming From. If You Think It May Be Too Risky Then I Will Take Your Advice, I Know There Is Risk In Every Pregnancy But If There Is More With Her Then I Wont. Thank You So Much For The Advice. I LOVE THIS FORUM!!!!!
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Post by Orlaith on Jan 30, 2013 13:17:27 GMT
Yeah, I personally wouldn't breed her for the first time at that age.
Do you have any rescues nearby? They might have a neutered boar that you could try with her and if you explain the situation I'm sure they'll take him back if it doesn't work out. Some also allow you to bring your pig along to see how they get along, but there's no guarantee that getting along well at the rescue will mean they get along when they get home.
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Post by lovinguineapigs on Jan 30, 2013 21:14:47 GMT
There Are Rescues In Australia, But Not Many. There Are Non Near Me That I Know Off. I Have Sent Emails To Vets About Getting A Male Neutered Before With No Reply. My Friend Once Took Her Guinea Pig To A Vet & He Told Her That They Were Throw Away Pets So Why Did She Bring It In!! So Far My Pigs Are Healthy, But God Help The Vet That Tries To Tell Me That If One Of Mine Are Sick! Anyways I Have Decided Not To Breed Her & She Will Stay Apart Of Our Family. She Will Continue To Enjoy Ours & Her Own Company lol.
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Post by Orlaith on Jan 31, 2013 11:05:57 GMT
My Friend Once Took Her Guinea Pig To A Vet & He Told Her That They Were Throw Away Pets So Why Did She Bring It In!! Oh my God! What a horrible thing to say! People like that shouldn't be vets. If I was you, I would look for a vet now while your pigs are all healthy. There's no harm in looking now and asking plenty of questions to make sure they know their stuff about piggies, rather than maybe having an emergency and not being able to contact a vet who's experienced with them.
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Post by lovinguineapigs on Jan 31, 2013 11:08:48 GMT
I Have A Vet For My Other Animals, So Next Time My Furry Friends Need A Check Up Ill Sus Them Out About Guinea Pigs lol.
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