Guinea pig breeders will often share knowledge and tips with other breeders and are not to be confused with the guinea hen aviaries. Although the delivery is not difficult and few complications occur, species’ owners should plan the litter carefully. The gestation period for the species is from 62 to 70 days. It is interesting to know that shorter pregnancies tend to result in a large number of the babies. After a gestation period sow gives birth to usually 2-4 babies. The young are born large, fully furred and with open eyes; they are able to walk from the moment they were born. They also have teeth and begin to eat solid food and drink water from a container when only 2 or 3 days old, however they should be allowed to nurse their mother for 2-3 weeks. Guinea pig breeders will often share knowledge and tips with other breeders and are not to be confused with the guinea hen aviaries.

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