Baby Guinea Pig news

Henry-flash · 07-07-2006, 10:05 PM

Well I got home today to be greeted by 2 baby guinea pigs. Sadly one of them was dead but this didnt surprise me as it was twice the size of a normal baby I'm surprised that Rosie managed to give birth to it ok. But the good news is the other little one is doing great a defiante littel girl, which I have named Solo.

shootinglou79 · 07-07-2006, 10:08 PM

awwwww petey, im very very srry darling xxxxxxxxx

S25ALE · 07-07-2006, 11:21 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss, it always seems to make the survivor seem that much more special though.

08-07-2006, 03:10 AM

peter

sad news & good news

how r u feeling

i don't know much about guinea pigs

is a litter of 2 average

hope the survivor is thriving

take care

luv linda x

Henry-flash · 08-07-2006, 09:10 AM

Thnaks everyone.

I'm not feeling to bad thanks linda. I think that if the larger one had survived then the smaller one woudln't have been able to compete for food and would have died. Litter size varies usually between 2 and 6. The most I've had in a litter is 4. I have noticed thats once a female has had her first litter then litter size stays the same for each subsequent litter. Like Rosie (mum) has had 2 in previous liters and their usually a male and a female but I'm sure that she will prove me wrong one day.

The little one is doing great Rosie is the best mother I have so the little ones in good hands. I've seen it suckle so hopefully it won't look back.

rodneypig · 14-07-2006, 04:32 PM

Bless! I may be new to this and still need some help with my tort but guineas I can do! I currently have 45! They go with the 11 rabbits, two terrapins, two cats and my tort! I'd like to think that I can give something back by helping with your piggy problems. I'm no expert but have encountered most problems. please feel free to ask!
Deb

**sarah** · 14-07-2006, 04:33 PM

wow 45!!! that is very kind of you to offer to help with pig problems

Henry-flash · 14-07-2006, 04:36 PM

wow 45 thats quite somehting. I've had about 21 pass through but many have gone on to friends and relatives I cant keep them all lol.

rodneypig · 14-07-2006, 04:36 PM

I know 45 seems alot but they are very addictive aren't they!

Henry-flash · 14-07-2006, 04:38 PM

yes have to agree there

07-07-2006, 10:05 PM	#1
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Baby Guinea Pig news Well I got home today to be greeted by 2 baby guinea pigs. Sadly one of them was dead but this didnt surprise me as it was twice the size of a normal baby I'm surprised that Rosie managed to give birth to it ok. But the good news is the other little one is doing great a defiante littel girl, which I have named Solo. __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

07-07-2006, 11:21 PM	#3
S25ALE Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 93	Sorry to hear about your loss, it always seems to make the survivor seem that much more special though. __________________ ~~~Hayley~~~

08-07-2006, 09:10 AM	#5
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Thnaks everyone. I'm not feeling to bad thanks linda. I think that if the larger one had survived then the smaller one woudln't have been able to compete for food and would have died. Litter size varies usually between 2 and 6. The most I've had in a litter is 4. I have noticed thats once a female has had her first litter then litter size stays the same for each subsequent litter. Like Rosie (mum) has had 2 in previous liters and their usually a male and a female but I'm sure that she will prove me wrong one day. The little one is doing great Rosie is the best mother I have so the little ones in good hands. I've seen it suckle so hopefully it won't look back. __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

14-07-2006, 04:33 PM	#7
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	wow 45!!! that is very kind of you to offer to help with pig problems __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

14-07-2006, 04:36 PM	#8
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	wow 45 thats quite somehting. I've had about 21 pass through but many have gone on to friends and relatives I cant keep them all lol. __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

07-07-2006, 10:08 PM	#2
shootinglou79 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,743	awwwww petey, im very very srry darling xxxxxxxxx

08-07-2006, 03:10 AM	#4
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	peter sad news & good news how r u feeling i don't know much about guinea pigs is a litter of 2 average hope the survivor is thriving take care luv linda x

14-07-2006, 04:32 PM	#6
rodneypig Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 135	Bless! I may be new to this and still need some help with my tort but guineas I can do! I currently have 45! They go with the 11 rabbits, two terrapins, two cats and my tort! I'd like to think that I can give something back by helping with your piggy problems. I'm no expert but have encountered most problems. please feel free to ask! Deb

14-07-2006, 04:38 PM	#10
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	yes have to agree there __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

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