How much does a guinea pig weigh at birth?

How much does a guinea pig weigh at birth?

Birth. When they are born, you can expect your guinea pigs to weigh anything from 60 to 120 grams. Although this is a wide variation, it is perfectly natural, and is dependent upon a number of factors – different breeds tend to weight different amounts, and a larger litter will generally produce lighter pups.

How much do 9 week old guinea pigs weigh?

When they are born, a guinea pig will weigh around 100 grams. From there, they will gain an average of 30-50 grams per week. At 8 weeks of age, guinea pigs will weigh between 180-240 grams and by the time they are 16 weeks of age, they will weigh between 360-480 grams.

What’s the average weight of a baby guinea pig?

Weight-wise, a baby piggie will weigh between 2 and 4.5 ounces (60-130g) depending on birth order and litter size. The average birth weight is 2.8 ounces (80 g).

Is it normal for a female guinea pig to gain more weight than a male?

During this time you may notice that males gain more weight than females. This is perfectly natural, and is not cause for concern. As a rough guide, a female (sow) will typically weigh about 20-25% less than a male (boar).

What should I know if my guinea pig gave birth to pups?

Probably the best indicator is the babies’ relative weights. For example, if your guinea pig has given birth to 4 pups, with 3 weighing around 100 grams and the other weighing just 60 grams, it is probably wise to monitor this pup more closely.

How many pups does a guinea pig have?

A female is fertile for about 6 to 11 hours, usually during night hours. They begin a new estrous cycle quickly after giving birth. The guinea pig gestation period is 59 to 73 days. The litter size ranges from 1 to 8 pups, however a litter of 2 to 4 is more common.

Weight-wise, a baby piggie will weigh between 2 and 4.5 ounces (60-130g) depending on birth order and litter size. The average birth weight is 2.8 ounces (80 g).

A guinea pig’s pregnancy lasts about 9 or 10 weeks. While your sow might bear from one to six pups or even more, the average litter size is 3. Interesting fact – The largest numbers of pups a sow has given birth to was 14! Weigh your sow weekly to be certain she is gaining weight at a regular pace.

When does a guinea pig reach full size?

By 6 months of age, you might have a 60 lb pig with a 50% carcass weight, and by 1 year of age you may have a pig about 120 lbs with approximately 60 lbs carcass weight. While they reach sexual maturity earlier, Guinea Hogs will reach their full size at about 2 or 3 years of age, topping out at approximately 200 to 300 lbs.

Probably the best indicator is the babies’ relative weights. For example, if your guinea pig has given birth to 4 pups, with 3 weighing around 100 grams and the other weighing just 60 grams, it is probably wise to monitor this pup more closely.