Babies needing homes

**horsecrazygirls** · #1 09-22-05, 09:52 am

Hi we have two pigs we got from a really terrible pet store about a 6 weeks ago, one had 3 babies today!! we're pretty upset and stressed out about it because it was VERY unexpected, the other little girl looks like she is pregnant too, i thought my daughter was overfeeding them because they were getting fat! so we have three babies, all black and tan meduim to long hair, needing homes i havent checked what sex they are yet, we are still in shock about the whole thing, we want to find good homes for them so any help, or advice is appreciated. we DO NOT want to take them back to the store wew got the two girls from, becasue they put chickens in with the guinea pigs, in tiny overcrowed cages. so good homes are very important, thanks samantha

**AmiableAnimals** · #2 09-22-05, 10:06 am

Please be sure to separate any boys when they are 3 weeks of age, or you will have more pregnancies. Best of luck!

**angelwise** · #3 09-22-05, 10:09 am

I wonder how some people even make it out of bed in the morning without accidently killing themselves. Not being able to tell the difference between guinea birds and guinea pigs...Wow, that is way out there! When someone told them it was ok to put guineas and chickens together, I bet they weren't talking about guinea pigs!

**horsecrazygirls** · #4 09-22-05, 10:11 am

How long should i keep them with the mother?? i took her out of the cage that are other two girls are in, should i keep them all together or is it best to keep her by herself with the babies?? we dont know anything about guinea pig pregnancy or birth!! my daughter (shes 9) is so upset because the two girls are so young to be having babies, they all see to be doing ok but we really were not expecting this, do you have advice on finding homes?? thanks samantha

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Originally Posted by AmiableAnimals

Please be sure to separate any boys when they are 3 weeks of age, or you will have more pregnancies. Best of luck!

**horsecrazygirls** · #5 09-22-05, 10:12 am

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Originally Posted by AmiableAnimals

Please be sure to separate any boys when they are 3 weeks of age, or you will have more pregnancies. Best of luck!

**horsecrazygirls** · #6 09-22-05, 10:17 am

I know its crazy!! we probably should not have gotten them from that pet store becasue i know it only supports what they are doing but the pigs looked pitiful and th chicks were pecking them! we have contact the appropriate authorityies to try and shut the store down, i kow they get alot of complaints. We adore the our guinea pigs and my daughter is very upset about the whole baby thing, i know we cant keep them all plus the other one looks like she is going to have some anytime now!! i just want good homes for them! samantha

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Originally Posted by angelwise

I wonder how some people even make it out of bed in the morning without accidently killing themselves. Not being able to tell the difference between guinea birds and guinea pigs...Wow, that is way out there! When someone told them it was ok to put guineas and chickens together, I bet they weren't talking about guinea pigs!

**cavy-cool-crazy** · #7 09-22-05, 10:22 am

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Originally Posted by horsecrazygirls

How long should i keep them with the mother?? i took her out of the cage that are other two girls are in, should i keep them all together or is it best to keep her by herself with the babies?? we dont know anything about guinea pig pregnancy or birth!! my daughter (shes 9) is so upset because the two girls are so young to be having babies, they all see to be doing ok but we really were not expecting this, do you have advice on finding homes?? thanks samantha

Male pups must be separated from Mom at 3 weeks of age. Females can stay with mom as long as you like, but no earlier than 3 weeks.
Mommy pig will be fine with another pig in the same cage as her; in fact she will appreciate the company. Make sure you double check the sexes of each pig first though: http://cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm, even if you think they are pregnant!
Be sure to ask any other questions you have and we'll gladly answer them for you!

**Ly&Pigs** · #8 09-22-05, 01:20 pm

What part of the state is Saint Roberts in? You can post ads on www.guinealynx.info, www.gpan.net, www.craigslist.com, www.petfinder.com.

I would keep everyone together. The other girls will probably act as aunties to the babies.

**Cavykid14** · #9 09-22-05, 02:07 pm

Well my home is open to any boars (I am buildling a 18 sq ft C&C cage with a 6 sq ft loft so I have room for more) but I don't know where that place is so I really shouldn't say anything.

**JennG** · #10 09-22-05, 07:35 pm

Post some pigtures. I want to adopt a boar or two but have had my eye on one in the Chicago area. (I emailed the lady in Decatur to see if I could get more info but no luck yet.) Anyways, I'm in the middle of Illinois. I may be interested in taking one or two off your hands. Just let us know.

**divine53** · #11 09-23-05, 10:48 am

Here is the link to a Guinea pig Rescue in St Louis. This is there Petfinder page.
Perhaps they will help answer your questions and help you find homes for the babies.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MO272.html

**horsecrazygirls** · #12 09-23-05, 01:02 pm

I am located just outside of fort leonard wood, MO, in saint robert the three that were born yesterday are all black and tan, look like they will have medium to long hiar , the mom is a peruvian, who knows who the dad was, ill take some pictures and post them i think there is one boy and two girls, i keep checking! also the other little girl (cocoa) looks like she is ready to have hers anytime now, thanks for all of your great advice, samantha

**JennG** · #13 09-23-05, 05:17 pm

I'm really wanting a longer hair piggie. Pumpkin has longer hair but I haven't heard from Dianna who works w/ Rose in Chicago. Maybe I can keep my options open. Just keep us posted. I know you'll have a few weeks before they can be separated.

**horsecrazygirls** · #14 09-24-05, 07:57 pm

Mom has really long hir and shes all white with a brown face the babies hair is quite long already ill get sone pics up as soon as i get a chance, samantha

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Originally Posted by JennG2005

I'm really wanting a longer hair piggie. Pumpkin has longer hair but I haven't heard from Dianna who works w/ Rose in Chicago. Maybe I can keep my options open. Just keep us posted. I know you'll have a few weeks before they can be separated.

**JennG** · #15 09-24-05, 08:15 pm

Yeah, I may really want to take in one male or female. Let me know. I have five girls but wanted to add one more girl but I wasn't for sure if I wanted to after the rough introductions that happened last week. Everyone seems to be getting along real well. I think adding a baby girl would be better than an older girl. I'm really excited cause you're closer than the ones I've looked at in the past. Can't wait to see pigtures!

**JennG** · #16 09-26-05, 08:11 pm

Horsecrazygirls-How are the babies doing? Any news on what they are yet? Can't wait to see pigtures. Also, how's the other little girl doing? Has she had her babies yet? Just curious.

**horsecrazygirls** · #17 09-28-05, 09:45 am

I have two picsture of them, the other one still hasny had hers, she is so huge its got to be soon! i have to figure out how to post pics on this site now!! samantha

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Originally Posted by JennG2005

Horsecrazygirls-How are the babies doing? Any news on what they are yet? Can't wait to see pigtures. Also, how's the other little girl doing? Has she had her babies yet? Just curious.

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