What can I feed my 4 week old guinea pig?
Re: what to feed a baby, approx 4 weeks old Unlimited pellets (probably alfalfa based) and hay (either timothy or orchard grass) are what she needs.
How often should I change my guinea pig’s litter box?
If your guinea pig starts using its box, change the litter regularly. Try to change it about every three days. A guinea pig will not eliminate in a dirty litter box. Only wash the box every other week. You want some of the scent to remain intact so the guinea pig knows to use its litter box. Do not use clumping cat litter.
Can You litter train a guinea pig without a litter box?
You can also litter train guinea pigs without using a litter box if you prefer and it works just as well. To do this you will train them the same way you would if you were using a litter box. You would train them to go potty on newspaper that you put on the floor of the cage.
When do guinea pigs start to have babies?
Three weeks after birth, a guinea pig baby is considered to be sexually mature. In fact, in its third week, a male guinea pig begins to exhibit mating behaviors. This means that they can get their sisters and mothers pregnant if not separated in a good time. This kind of separation is, therefore, specific to male guinea pigs only.
When to separate a guinea pig from its mother?
For weaning purposes, a baby guinea should stay with its mum for 2 to 3 weeks. Do not separate the guinea baby from his mother until this period elapses. However, after 21 days, you can comfortably keep the pups away from their mothers, especially the males.
If your guinea pig starts using its box, change the litter regularly. Try to change it about every three days. A guinea pig will not eliminate in a dirty litter box. Only wash the box every other week. You want some of the scent to remain intact so the guinea pig knows to use its litter box. Do not use clumping cat litter.
You can also litter train guinea pigs without using a litter box if you prefer and it works just as well. To do this you will train them the same way you would if you were using a litter box. You would train them to go potty on newspaper that you put on the floor of the cage.
How many guinea pigs are there in a litter?
Even though there isn’t a record like Guinness which records statistics on guinea pig births, from the reported numbers, 14 is the most number of babies delivered in one litter. The litter size is usually between 1 and 8 guinea pig babies. 4 is the most common number of guinea pigs per litter.
What should I do if my guinea pig is pregnant?
A vet is recommended for pregnant a guinea pig but you can also verify and see the pregnancy yourself. When you are breeding guinea pigs the litter size, if it is going to be a large or small litter often depends on the genes of the males and the female pregnant guinea pig.
