Weight: what is healthy

[Rosierum]

I have had my girls for 6 weeks now which makes them around 16 weeks old. My problem is that Rum is a lot smaller than Rosie by almost 200g. Both seem to be eating well enough but they are still establishing who is top pig (i think). Is this something to worry about or will it even out over time.
Rosie: 750g
Rum: 570g

 

[Cozmo]

Sounds about right to me. I don't think you need to worry.

 

[alcesterpigs]

Both pigs are within the average weight range for their age.

 

[Hoggle*&*Ludo]

My boys are slightly older than your girls and they are 748g and 828g, Hoggle is noticeably smaller too so don't worry.

 

[Wiebke]

I have a pair of sisters, and the difference in weight has always been a pretty constant 150g; guinea pigs can differ quite a bit in size.

PS: It's the smaller of the sisters that runs my tribe of eight, despite other girls being bigger than her!

 

[Rosierum]

Thanks everyone it was always my brother who had guineas before and they were always kept outside so I never noticed all the little things.

 

[Hoggle*&*Ludo]

PS: It's the smaller of the sisters that runs my tribe of eight, despite other girls being bigger than her!

Sounds familiar! rolleyes|)

 

[George is my Guinea Pig]

Sounds good!

 

[chilwell]

Yes it's Fudge who rules the cage here and she's smaller than Cuddles!