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Back breeding. ??!!!

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Question
Right, i have two guineas. One male one female. i thought my male was a bit gay as the female never got pregnant ( or so i thought ) but that didnt bother me so i just got on with it. But then a month or so later i went to tha cage, cleaned them out but didnt check the bedding area, then two days later went back to get them out for a cuddle and saw a cute little boar staring back at me. i was so shocked but really pleased. but he did not have his umbilical cord on so was maybe a a day or two old. but because i dint no, the boy was still in there, but as soon as i saw the baby i seperated the boy. The boy is now 1 month old and im keeping him but recently my sow has been quite agressive and doesnt like me getting her out anymore. when the boy was 3 weeks i put im inaa hutch on his own and the boar back with the sow as he really missed her. Im sooo scared that she concieved again soon after she gave birth. please help me, i dont no what too do. iv heard of soo many problems dat are likely to occur. also last time she was pregnant i thought she was just gettin a big bum and soo im clueless at how too tell by lookin at her if shes preggers again. Id appreciate it so much of u replied asap. thanks soo much. Abbie x

Answer
Hi Abbie

I have been working every hour God sends, sorry for the delay.

As you say, its not ideal if she is pregnant again but there is no reason why things wont be fine.

The best way to tell if she is pregnant is to weigh her each day and see if there is any big weight gain.

andy