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bigger or smaller

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Question
i would like to breed my guinea pig again the first litter she had 2 babies. do the litters normally get bigger or smaller?
thank you

Answer
Hi Amy.  Litter size is usually bigger after the first litter.  I've seen several litters double in size with the second litter.  I would expect 3-5 babies this go around, but it is entirely possible she have only 2.  It really varies per guinea pig, there is not set pattern or standard.
Anngela