The male guinea pigs can be seen in pictures along with other guinea breeds including guinea hen chicks.
They are called boars, whereas the females are usually called sows. Although the birth rate peaks in the spring, these animals are capable of reproduction throughout the year. They reach sexual maturity early, at two-three months. The gestation period is 60-72 days.
The male guinea pigs can be seen in pictures along with other guinea breeds including guinea hen chicks.
To view a complete gallery of pictures, just click on Pictures for easy viewing!
Also called Helmeted Guinea Fowl, Vulturine Guinea Fowl.
Boars usually protect the female when she is giving birth because immediately following birth, she has a postpartum estrous that will last for only about a half of a day. The dominant male then mates with the female and continues to protect her to keep other males from mating with her. The male guinea pigs can be seen in pictures along with other guinea breeds including guinea hen chicks.
