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Nikkivikki

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I have 3 guinea pigs one tan and white abyssinian male named Peanut Butter about 1 yr old, a black and white American male named Oreo about 5 months old, and one brown, white, and tan American girl named Cocoa. I got them mid February. Oreo and peanut butter came together and got Cocoa a few days later. I am still new to guinea pigs and have hit a few bumps lately. Recently I've decide to goother owners for advice and/or help after a vet who was supposed I know about guinea pigs sex Cocoa wrong. I definitely I've these piggies to death and love being around them.

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First, turn them all over and make sure they're the same sex. Males and females look considerably different. See https://www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm if you've got questions.

Second, if one is a female, separate her from the males immediately. Labor and delivery are very hard on guinea pig sows, and the death rate is high for both sows and pups. We never recommend deliberately breeding guinea pigs because of that high death rate, and because they susceptible to several genetic problems that can cause lifelong pain, or blindness/deafness/missing teeth/etc.

Third, here's some recommended reading for new pig owners:

https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/threads/113176-Information-for-new-guinea-pig-owners
https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/threads/107827-What-NOT-to-do-for-your-guinea-pigs!
 

Janani.R.S

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They are ADORABLE!!! The brown and white one reminds me so much of a male guinea pig I used to have! Oh, how I miss him so much!:sad::love:
 

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Hello welcome to the forum! Do take the time to read what bpatters posted because there is a lot of helpful info!

Very adorable piggies! Are those cheerios in the picture with them?
 
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