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Guinea pig babies

xoLauraox09

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How old do guinea pig babies have to be to be taken away from their mother?
 

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Females can stay with mom. Males have to be removed at 21 days old since they can impregnate mom and sisters.
 

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Females can stay with mom. Males have to be removed at 21 days old since they can impregnate mom and sisters.
Why do they have to be removed?
 

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Thank you! :D
I love this website, its so helpful!!
 

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Why do they have to be removed?
Lissie answered this question by the end of the statement where it says "because they can impregnate mom and sister." Guinea pigs have a hard time giving birth and there are more health problems associated with inbreeding regardless of the species.
 

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It's ok laura. The owner has had them with the mom for 4 weeks(since birth). Your so lucky you got the 2 sisters. Congrats.
 

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I was worrying cos I thought they were only 2 1/2 weeks. Thanks :)
I feel bad now taht you didnt get one =(
I wish there was 3 females. I saw the 2 of them and I don't think I could choose between them. I will keep looking out for a female for you.
 

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Thanks Laura. Congrats again.
 
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