Will Guineapigs be able to mate through grids?

[Rilenceny]

I know for one that some animals do, but I aren't sure. Boston was neutered Friday and I'm thinking of sectioning off a part of my cage so he can look at the girls, but I'm wondering if he can mate with the girls through the grids?

I really wonder about the "let sperms die off thing". Maybe I just was lucky or what, but I placed 2 neutered rats in with my girls a few days after their neuter and I didn't have babies, so I really wonder about how sperm can live in them without their mangoolies no more...

 

[CiaraPatricia]

I don't think they could mate through the bars cos guinea pigs aren't very like...flexible and agile, I don't see them being able to do it.

I think that probably loads of people put them together straight away after they're neutered and it's probably usually ok, it's just a bit of a chance that they could get pregnant.

 

[Rilenceny]

A reputable rescue on Facebook told me it's medically impossible by 2 weeks time so I guess I'll leave it as it is for the next two weeks. Thanks!

 

[CPHill]

During floortime, I used a c&c set up with mesh panels separating my 3 girls from my boar, and haven't had any problems. They love smelling each other and try desperately to get to each other, but haven't.

The little boy, Blacky, has now been neutered 2 weeks ago and I am sooo looking forward to the big reunion! The vet advised 4 weeks until they are put together. I agree, not sure how it is physically possible but don't want to risk any little babies after going through the agony of months of separation and a 65 quid neutering bill!

 

[flintstones]

My friend put her newly neutered boar with her females 2 weeks after the neuter and she got babies so I think it's best you always wait a minimum of 4 weeks as it can happen. Don't underestimate Sperm, what's a few weeks compared to pregnancy and possible complications!

 

[Wiebke]

They cannot mate through the bars, but don't underestimate the determination and inventiveness of a boar to get past them if there is the slightest chance!

While the majority of sperm has died by two weeks there are enough cases that prove that a boar is not necessarily 100% safe.

I would recommend to wait until 4 weeks when you are about 98% safe. I know of at least one case that happened to a credible forum member where the golden shot happened at 5 weeks after the op - the chances are very small, but that is the reason why most rescues on here will wait a full 6 weeks to be 100% safe.

Best of luck! It is up to you to decide for how far you want to play the percentage lottery.

 

[Glynis]

The stupid pet store not far from us had this happen, the girl said oh i have no idea how they got pregnant.......... mallethead
Their grids tho were quite spacious, i thought actually dangerous that a piggie might squish their head thru it! well a boar managed to do his deed to a sassy young lass who back up rear up to him didn't she :x

soooooooo beware!