Breeding How to tell if intentionally bred or accidental litter (Craigslist)

[missingMathilde]

I've been checking Craigslist (as well as shelters, etc) frequently to see if any piggies come up. Today I saw this ad (broken link removed) and while of course I'm hoping that it's legitimate, I thought perhaps you guys could tell better than I can. I just don't want to support breeders, but would love to rehome two baby boys and keep them together.

 

[RodentCuddles]

To me, they jump out as breeders..they seem to pride their selves on having babies for sale...i would just ask them if they breed them.

 

[pinky]

I agree, too. Sounds like they have a routine down pat for selling babies. I wouldn't buy from them.

 

[guinnymom23]

I'm sorry...but they're selling the dad too and he's only 3 months old??? WTF?

 

[Rayen]

I get 'intentional breeding' vibes from reading it.

They know exactly how old the father is (and he's just a baby himself!), they're advertising them as Christmas presents (ugh) and they at least imply they know enough about young guinea pigs to guarantee the sex of both of them.

 

[arod18007]

Likely breeders. They seem to know a lot about the babies, taking care of, sexing, selling the dad. Plus, advertising them as Christmas presents is just awful - they don't care if the babies go to a good home, they're looking for $. However, you can just ask if they're bred. Might not get an honest reply though.

 

[missingMathilde]

Well I'm going up tonight just to check things out. I did ask her about it and she said that there wasn't supposed to be a litter, that there was a daughter born as well but they're keeping her and the mom so as to avoid another unwanted litter. So I see both sides, hence why I wanted to see what conditions they're in, etc. So ill let you guys know when I get back what kind of feeling I'm getting from the homeand such.