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Post by heavenlywonder on May 5, 2012 20:08:33 GMT
im new to the whole guinea pig owning thing so i thought this would be a fun way to introduce my self and to see everyones piggies! i started off with one guinea pig named sundae then i got my second hershey and my third oreo! i was only supposed to get one but i heard the liked to be in groups so i bought anotheer ...and another lol im kinda obsessed if u ask me!  my 1st male second guinea pig  my 1st female and 1st piggie  oreo is the baby! i got her 1 week ago  hopefully i get to see everyones pictures of theyre cute furry animals! i would love for anybody to give me advice on anything that i need to do or look out for |
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Post by abberdean on May 5, 2012 21:24:48 GMT
Aw, they are all adorable! I love their names too. Congrats!
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Post by heavenlywonder on May 6, 2012 2:43:12 GMT
Thank you!
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Post by piggylover on May 6, 2012 8:13:21 GMT
Is your male castrated
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Post by heavenlywonder on May 6, 2012 17:56:13 GMT
no hes not...
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Post by Orlaith on May 6, 2012 20:47:57 GMT
Your piggies are cute!
If Hershey isn't neutered then it's only a matter of time before Sundae has babies. She may already be pregnant. Depending in her age, Oreo might be as well. I would recommend separating them right away and either getting a male friend for Hershey or neutering him and re-introducing him a safe length of time after the operation (usually 6-8 weeks).
Keep an eye on the girls over the next few weeks for signs of pregnancy. There are lots of threads in the breeding section to help, andvof course ask as many questions as you like :-) If one or both of the girls are pregnant you might end up with a male pup to be friends with Hershey, depending on what you decide to do.
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Post by heavenlywonder on May 7, 2012 6:12:47 GMT
Thankyou! Yes I considered seperating them and ice been watching them slot but I thought it would b OK for now becuz there so young...i want babies but not from both lol how old do they have to be? Do u think I should still seperate them?
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Post by Orlaith on May 7, 2012 9:51:57 GMT
Definitely separate! Pigs can get pregnant from about 4 weeks old, so they definitely could be pregnant. Ideally, sows should be about 6 MONTHS old before having pups.
There is a lot more to consider when having pups than the age of the pigs. You have to know if she's healthy enough and in good enough condition. You have to consider if you'll have enough space for all the babies. What if there are 5 or 7 pups? Can you find homes for them all? Are you aware of the risks of pregnancy? Do you know the signs that a sow is having trouble delivering? Are you willing to pay the vet bills if she needs help?
I don't mean to scare you, but having pups isn't a decision to be made lightly. Do a bit of reading and inform yourself as best you can.
How old are the girls?
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Post by lisa21264 on May 8, 2012 2:59:54 GMT
your piggies are so cute!
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