baby guinea pigs and the mom

Question
my guinea pig had three babies last night could the mom guinea pig die she looks tierd and she usally is hiper ? and how can i tell if the babies are boys or girls ? and when can i check

Answer
Hi Jenni

If you are worried about the mum then please get her checked, but it is perfectly normal for her to be tired after giving birth.

Please take a look at the link below to check the sex of the babies. You can check anytime you like but if the mom shows signs of being stressed, leave it a few days. There is no rush. Just make sure the males are separated from their mom at 4 weeks of age.

Andy

http://www.diddly-di.fsnet.co.uk/Sexing-Guinea-Pig.htm