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Breeding life of Guinea Pigs

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Question
How long is the breeding life of a guinea pig?

I have 3 guinea pigs, 1 male and 2 females who are now approx 5 years old, will it be safe to put them together, I don't any babies!

Answer
Hi Marc

I would not say it is not safe to put them together because they can still become pregnant at this age
And if the females did fall pregnant they would most likely die because they are to old

Normally a breeding life  can be up to they die

Once they become at the age of 3+ years
Then there fertility rate decreases but the do still have the chance to become pregnant

Good Luck
Mitchell