Pet Information > ASK Experts > Exotic Pets > Guinea Pigs > 2 yr. olds first pregnancy

2 yr. olds first pregnancy

21 14:26:01

Question
Miracle is about 2 - 2 1/2 yrs. and for the first time (oops my mistake) she is preg.  I am keeping a close eye on her, can't feel any movement from her belly yet but she's gettin' big and down there (you know)it is about a 1/2" wide.  I have separated her since she is very nervous and stays in her pigloo all day but should I put the other 2 yr. old female with her or just let her be alone as she is?  ]
She's not drinking alot (which is opposite of her habit) and all she seems to be eating is red-leaf lettuce and cucumbers & alot of it.  She is not eating carrot, cantalope or oranges which is worrying me.  She is pooping so are most of these things pretty normal and how or what can I do to make her the most comfortable?  
Thanx in advance for your help.
Ruthie, Miracle, Stinky and Pepper (the gracious donor male piggy)

Answer
I would leave her with her female guinea pig friend. She may be more comfortable and relax with the company. Exercise would be good for her too. Is she eating pellets and hay?

You can look over www.guinealynx.info for reproduction advice. You should weigh her and the babies when/if they come. Remove any male babies at 3 weeks. Have a good vet lined up in case of complications.