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Weight Average weight for a growing Guinea Pig?

CrazedHoosier

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So recently I've noticed my 4.5 month old piggie gaining some weight, but I don't quite know when I should start worrying. She seems a little chunky, but other than that, pretty normal. Is it normal for them to be a little chunky when they're growing? Here is a pic.
 

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ClemmyOddieIndy

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How much does she weigh? All pigs are different. My heaviest was almost 3lbs, and my smallest was just under 2lbs. I don't remember their growing weights, but if she's growing I wouldn't worry about it.
 

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Thanks for asking this. We got Pudge, the vet says she is about 9 months old. She is about 1.5 pounds. She is petite. I feel like she should be a little heavier. She eats, and drinks fine. Loves her veggies! Her former owner 'said' they had her for 6 months. Who knows if that is true. It would be nice to know what range she should be.
 

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All pigs differ. My two month old looks super fat and almost pregnant, but I know she is not. She hasn't been with any boy except her brother and he was separated at 20 days. My nine month old I think is lighter than @mamaduck71, but I don't have an accurate scale. :/
 
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