Hi there! Its very kind of you to take on this piggy. Here is some info that may help. Please try to sorce some alfalfa hay (this will help pups bones and should be fed to mum untill end of nursing period, pups may eat it too)
and an extra Vit C rich veg than usual to her daily veg intake and DONT feed parsley (it can cause miscariages).
If when she gives birth shes having trouble unwrapping the pups, please do it for her this will not harm them and she wont reject them.
Also be aware that as she is a first time mum its possible she may at first be afraid of her babies. This can sometimes be delt with by placing her in a smaller enclosed space like a cardboard box, with her and only the pups so she is forced to accept them.
Once babies are born please weight them (give them an hour or two, but in the first day). 70g-100g is normal, anything under this but over 50g please post for advice on here, under 50g, and post as urgent in the pregnancy and labour section as those/that pup will likely need extra help. (dont be alarmed if there weight drops in the first day or two. This is normal but should then start to rise once mothers milk comes through)
Male pups will need seperating at 21 days old provided they reach 250g. If you need help sexing dont be afraid to post pictures. You will need the space to seperate any and all males, then divide them into pairs and/or fine a friend for any lone males left over if you plan to keep them long term. If you dont (which everyone will understand) you will still need to remove males at 21 days or they can get mum pregnant again. If this is difficult, or you need to rehome any please contact a local rescue. They will keep the pups untill 6-8weeks so they are sure the pups are thriving, and then the home they go to will be checked for suitability (please be aware guineas sold on free ads are prime reptile food- espcially little ones).
Also make sure there is a hidey in the cage big enough for her to give birth in should she want some privacy.
Can we have a picture of her?
Guinea pig gestation is around 72 days if you mark 80 days from when she was separated from a male on your calendar and that comes and goes your safe *however considering she will have been in season twice while being with a male, this is very unlikely*.
Please have the number of a cavvy savvy vet to hand at all times incase you need it. (if she bleeds more than a teaspoon during/after labour please rush her to the vet. Also rush her if she appears to have a pup still inside and it has been 20 minutes since the last one was born.
Also, very important, only handle her when absolutely necessary. Handling pregnant piggies can harm the pups. If you desperately need her to be moved *ie for cleaning out or vet trips) Try to get her into an up side down cardboard box with a hole in the side for her to walk in and out. (maybe place a treat in there for her.) then hold your hand over the hole while carrying her in the box to wherever she needs to go.
Sorry, i know thats alot of info for you, if you have any other questions dont hesitate to ask in out pregnancy and labour section.
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She certainly looks pregnant from that shot.
