Table of Contents
- 1 How long can guinea pigs go between litters?
- 2 How often can I breed my guinea pig?
- 3 When can female guinea pigs reproduce?
- 4 How many litters per year is recommended for a breeding guinea pig?
- 5 Can you make money breeding guinea pigs?
- 6 How long does it take to breed a guinea pig?
- 7 How can I Stop my guinea pig from breeding?
How long can guinea pigs go between litters?
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.
How often can I breed my guinea pig?
5 litters per year
The guinea pig gestation period is 59 to 72 days. The litter size ranges from 1 to 8 pups, but a litter of 2 to 4 is more common. A female can give birth to up to 5 litters per year.
When can female guinea pigs reproduce?
Breeding. Guinea pigs reach sexual maturity at around 3-4 months of age. If young males and females are housed together, they should be separated by this age, otherwise they are likely to breed.
Can you cross breed guinea pigs?
If your guinea pigs don’t match up with any breed and seem to combine characteristics of two or more breeds, you likely have mixed breed guinea pigs….Making A Guess About Breed.
| Shorthaired | Longhaired | Smooth |
|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | Peruvian Satin | Silkie |
| Abyssinian Satin | Silkie | Silkie Satin |
| Teddy | Silkie Satin | |
| Teddy Satin | Texel |
Can you breed sibling guinea pigs?
Not only can male siblings mate with their siblings, the males can even do so with their mothers. Prevent breeding from occurring by putting guinea pigs in separate “male” and “female” designated enclosures. Always keep an eye on guinea pigs living together to make sure they’re getting along well.
How many litters per year is recommended for a breeding guinea pig?
5 litters
Can you make money breeding guinea pigs?
In a word, guinea pig farming is a very profitable business. These animals are very easy to care and the profits in raising them are large. There are almost no dangers in this business, because guinea pigs are very hardy animals and they are less expensive.
How long does it take to breed a guinea pig?
Breeding guinea pigs is usually straightforward, but the results aren’t quick. The sow (female) and boar (male) need to be together for at least 17 days, and the gestation period is then around nine weeks. There is also quite a small window for safely breeding your female guinea pig.
When does a female guinea pig have her first period?
Female guinea pigs (sows) mature sexually as young as 2 months of age (55 to 70 days). Females can have estrous or fertile periods at any time of the year, but they are most common in the spring.
Is it dangerous for a guinea pig to breed?
Breeding often reduces the lifespan of female guinea pigs and starting to breed after 8 months of age can be very dangerous for a female guinea pig. The cause of this is the normal stiffening of the symphysis (a joint of tough fibrous cartilage between the 2 pubic bones of the pelvis) when the female reaches adulthood.
How can I Stop my guinea pig from breeding?
The safest, easiest, and least expensive way to prevent breeding is to house male and female guinea pigs separately. If you do decide to have your guinea pig spayed or neutered, seek out a veterinarian who has successfully done a large number of these surgeries.