How should I care for my pregnant Guinea Pig?

10. Reintroduce any sows you may have removed to the female pups at three to four weeks. Gradually introduce the other females and carefully monitor the situation. It may take several days for them to begin living together. read more

Whilst guinea pigs should never be bred intentionally, coming home from the pet store with a guinea pig who is already pregnant is a common story. However, with the proper care this risk can be significantly reduced and your pregnant guinea pig can be kept in good health. read more

A pregnancy is really tough on a guinea pig, and I would recommend familiarising yourself with the guinea lynx guide (a great resource for piggie owners in general) Guinea Lynx :: Labor and be aware that the mortality rate for pregnant guinea pigs is high. read more

The guinea pig pregnancy duration is long - approximately 59- 72 days (the average is 65 days) - the duration decreases with litter size (i.e. the smaller the litter, the longer the pregnancy). The mean length of pregnancy for a litter of 1 guinea pig is 70 days; for a litter of 6 guinea pigs its 67 days. read more