My 14 month old sow, Marmalade, is definenantly pregnant. I have no idea when she was bred. The person I got her from lied to me about her being with a male. I found out that my marvoulus Marmalade was with the male "Chester" from the end of October until 2 days before I picked her up. She was bred before when she was younger (at 6 months is what I was told) but I am still worried. Are there any signs of birth before it happens? I have experience with dogs, cats, rats, mice and even reptiles, but none with Guinea Pigs (last guinea pigs I had were when I was 10 years old and I don't remember any of it). Dogs, cats, rats mice and reptiles go off their feed a little, but I know guinea pigs usually don't. All previously stated animals of which I have experience build nests of some sort. I know guinea pigs don't. Are there any signs of impending birth for guinea pigs?
BTW, she is eating great (a lot...she loves her greens and peppers!), drinking lots, moving around a bit (have stuff spread out a bit to make sure she gets enough exercise) but she is resting a lot. I can feel and occasionally see babies moving (she is a coronet so seeing them move is a feat!). I just hate that I have to work tomorrow. I really was hoping she would have her babies this weekend while I was off, but no such luck. Now I am hoping she doesn't "pop" until wednesday night or thursday sometime as I am off work.
I just want what is best for her. I have only had her since New Years Eve, but I adore her.
BTW, she is eating great (a lot...she loves her greens and peppers!), drinking lots, moving around a bit (have stuff spread out a bit to make sure she gets enough exercise) but she is resting a lot. I can feel and occasionally see babies moving (she is a coronet so seeing them move is a feat!). I just hate that I have to work tomorrow. I really was hoping she would have her babies this weekend while I was off, but no such luck. Now I am hoping she doesn't "pop" until wednesday night or thursday sometime as I am off work.
I just want what is best for her. I have only had her since New Years Eve, but I adore her.