Can you put a boy and girl guinea pig together?

Guinea pigs are commonly kept in single sex groups, so a pair of males or a pair of females. Siblings or father-son/ mother-daughter pairings often live well together. Pairings of male and female guinea pigs can also work well – just make sure they are neutered to prevent any unwanted litters!

Will a male guinea pig hurt a female?

Sex. Pairing guinea pigs in terms of sex is very critical. You can’t pair a female guinea pig with two male cavies, and this is because the male guinea pigs will fight over the female to get her attention and may end up hurting her. If you need to pair them, then you will need to pair one male and one female.

Why is my male guinea pig mounting my female?

The mounting is never sexual and should not worry you. It just means that they are trying to mark their territory by showing the weaker one that they are in charge. This behavior in guinea pigs can also mean that the dominant one is showing the dominated companion that they are on top.

How long does it take for a male and female guinea pig to mate?

The guinea pig’s heat cycle lasts 16 days. The period during which the female is receptive to the male and will allow breeding lasts about 8 hours. Female guinea pigs can come back into heat 15 hours after giving birth.

Will 2 male guinea pigs try to mate?

Yes, as long the cage is big enough for two cavies. Guinea Pigs are social animals and housing them together can prevent loneliness. When they first meet or move in together they may need to assert dominance. It’s rare that fights break out and even rarer that two male Pigs aren’t compatible but it does happen.

Will a male guinea pig hump another male?

The mounting is not sexual in nature but simply means that the mounting guinea pig is going to be the dominate guinea pig in the relationship. Guinea pigs demonstrate this behavior even if they are related. There always has to be a pecking order; if not, there will be war between the two.

Will a male guinea pig try to mate with a pregnant female?

Male Guinea Pigs Sometimes, when you purchase guinea pigs from a store or breeder, you may not get a same-sex pair. The male could injure the pregnant mother with further mating attempts, and if he is in the cage when she delivers her pups, he could impregnate her immediately afterwards.

Is it easy to breed guinea pigs?

Breeding guinea pigs is not difficult but knowing when to breed them is crucial to the survival of the sow and the piglets.