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baby pigs

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Question
Ok, last year for my 11th b-day i got a piggie.
and 2 weaks ago my friend got a boy but the breeder told here it was a girl.And well myne is a girland she was staying the night at my house  and she brought the piggie they whar in the same cage and you know he got her pregnant.she is about
2-3 weaks in and i was wondering if she ll be ok after having her babies.because we cant aford to takeher to the vet if there are anyproblems.

Answer
He may or may not have impregnated her. Are you sure about their sexes? Same sex pigs can still hump each other for dominance issues.

Here is a sexing guide: http://www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm

Please read this for pregnancy info and diet info:

http://www.guinealynx.info/reproduction.html
http://www.guinealynx.info/breeding.html
http://www.guinealynx.info/diet.html

A good diet will help, but nothing is a replacement for a good vet. Vet care is a part of any pet ownership. If you can't afford it, then don't get any pets.