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I was wondering what is a healthy weight for a female guinea pig? I have 5 females who are all different ages, breeds and sizes. They weigh: 986, 841, 871, 810, 750 grams. Are these ok? Thank you 
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Piggies range in sizes depending on age. What age are your piggies?
Guinea Pigs generally reach maturity between 12-15 months, this is when growth, hormones and weight will settle down. Adult piggies can range anywhere from 800g-1800g, although somewhere between 900g-1400g seems to be the average as a whole.
The most important thing is weighing your piggies regularly so you know their normal weight range.
Guinea Pigs generally reach maturity between 12-15 months, this is when growth, hormones and weight will settle down. Adult piggies can range anywhere from 800g-1800g, although somewhere between 900g-1400g seems to be the average as a whole.
The most important thing is weighing your piggies regularly so you know their normal weight range.
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Junior Guinea Pig
They range from about 4 months to 2 years old we adopted most of them so are unsure of their actual age. There's just one we were worried a bit about because she looks quite big.
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There is no ideal weight ratio in my opinion as every piggy is different i have all boys and they range from my smallest at 900g to my heaviest at 1600g but every one is different size and shape no matter what the gender. I weigh mine weekly and i keep a record so i can see if any has lost weight so i can see if any problems. Its good practice as allows you to see what they are weighing and allows you to detect problems early 
How long have you had the big looking one? What is her weight and age? have your piggies come as a group or have they arrived individually? For pet guinea pigs, the weight is at the lower end but within bounds; however, a number of yours is not yet fully grown yet.
Guinea pigs are usually at their heaviest in their prime around 2-3 years old. 750g is a good weight for your youngest.
I would just continue them on a good diet and not worry, however! My two 7 year old arrived here as mature sows with just 800g of body weight, yet they are outliving all my others!
The third oldest is my teddy Nerys, who always was a big girl; she was nearly 1500g in her prime. He much smaller sister Nia only passed away this spring at nearly six years old.
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/...or-a-balanced-general-guinea-pig-diet.116460/
Guinea pigs are usually at their heaviest in their prime around 2-3 years old. 750g is a good weight for your youngest.
I would just continue them on a good diet and not worry, however! My two 7 year old arrived here as mature sows with just 800g of body weight, yet they are outliving all my others!
The third oldest is my teddy Nerys, who always was a big girl; she was nearly 1500g in her prime. He much smaller sister Nia only passed away this spring at nearly six years old.http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/...or-a-balanced-general-guinea-pig-diet.116460/
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