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Re: guineapig breeding

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Posted by April Mckinnon on May 25, 2002 at 08:32:32:

In Reply to: Re: guineapig breeding posted by Norma on August 23, 2001 at 12:08:13:

: : After much deliberation I have decided to breed guineapigs.Because I want to do this right I have decided to buy a young pair,(other than using one of my existing males),am I right in saying that a young female responds better to an older male?If my female does fall pregnant what can I do to make the pregnancy go smoother,what age do you take them from their mum and how old should they be when they are sold on?Once the litter has left the mother (and she has had a good rest)will she accept the male back into her cage again,or will they have to remain separate forever?I would really appreciate any replys because I am in the "info gathering" stage!Thanks.

: Sow ( female guinea pigs ) start mating from 3 to 4 months and are usualy willing but Its best an older sow of about a year old, she will be better prepared an give you best results,plus they need no help in having there babies.

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: : : After much deliberation I have decided to breed guineapigs.Because I want to do this right I have decided to buy a young pair,(other than using one of my existing males),am I right in saying that a young female responds better to an older male?If my female does fall pregnant what can I do to make the pregnancy go smoother,what age do you take them from their mum and how old should they be when they are sold on?Once the litter has left the mother (and she has had a good rest)will she accept the male back into her cage again,or will they have to remain separate forever?I would really appreciate any replys because I am in the "info gathering" stage!Thanks. : : Sow ( female guinea pigs ) start mating from 3 to 4 months and are usualy willing but Its best an older sow of about a year old, she will be better prepared an give you best results,plus they need no help in having there babies.

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