I want to know how to breed my guinea pig. Its a male and i bought him 2 1/2 months ago and i wanted to know if i could breed him.I wanted to know if it is hard.Also what i would have to do.Can Any one help. Thnx
2006-08-02 16:33:44 · 5 answers · asked by a_acosta2010 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
First decide if you really should breed your guinea pigs. I breed mice, and no matter how big or small the animal is, you really have to take some things into consideration before putting a male and a female together.
Almost all small animals (mice, hamsters, rabbit, guinea pigs, etc. etc.) are very easy to breed. However, almost all small animals are also capable of fairly large litters and breeding at an early age. Will you be able to find homes for the piggies? They grow up very fast, will you be able to seperate the males and the females before they're of breeding age? Do you have the space, time and money? It's almost impossible to make a profit off of breeding animals unless you are a very well known breeder, breed often, and have a large market. Feeding a pregnant/nursing guinea pig can cost quite a lot, not to mention how much it'll cost once the little ones are eating solid food. You'll also have to change the cage bedding more often.
Please do not breed your guinea pig just because it is cute, or just to see the babies. Many guinea pigs, like rabbits, are given away to animal shelters/humane societies and there is certainly no shortage of breeders. Will you have time to socialize each baby? If you can't find homes for them before you need to seperate the males and females, will you have room for more cages?
I do not want to completely discourage you, but many people think of small animals more like toys than living things. If you have the correct answers to these questions then by all means go ahead. If you don't, then please at least reconsider.
2006-08-02 16:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by Right On 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A old girlfriend of mine had guinea pigs and they had lots of small ones all on their own no help needed. Well think about it, a guinea pig is a type of rodent, and like most rodents all they really want to do is breed.
2006-08-02 16:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by John 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well breeding anything is hard. I would go to a breeder and get information from them. It will take a lot of work, and probably a lot of money.
2006-08-02 16:37:50 · answer #3 · answered by Ooga Booga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't!!! Breeding animals for fun is stupid and irresponsible. Leave the guinea pigs alone and keep them separated.
2006-08-02 17:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by Manny 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are enough unwanted pets in the world. Please reconcider breeding for fun.
2006-08-02 16:37:37 · answer #5 · answered by Ms617 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋