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Shit... 99% sure Guinea Pig is pregnant

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InAPickle12345 · 10/02/2024 08:49

Bit of a disaster... I lost one of my two lovely girls at the start of December. We were devastated, they were like two peas in a pod. I had a post on here at the time.

After just over a week I figured I needed to get another Guinea pig to keep my remaining one happy. Bought from a pet store as we don't have any rescues.... and I'm 99% sure the baby is pregnant 😡

Can't get her in to see the Vet until Tuesday morning.

She's had no vet care during pregnancy, haven't been feeding her any supplements. She was 8 weeks when she came to us, so young to be having babies. We've had her 55 days.

What the hell do I do now?

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InAPickle12345 · 18/02/2024 11:09

Would love to give them themed names.

My older girl is Pip, the girl we lost before Christmas was Squeak and Momma is Pop.

Dessert themed names are the way to go I think! Think we've settled on Biscuit, me and DS will keep an eye on all of your suggestions! I'll try and get some pics of teeny tiny genitalia today or tomorrow!

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ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 18/02/2024 11:10

Garibaldi!

PossumintheHouse · 18/02/2024 11:11

The two darker ones could definitely identify as a Fudge or Waffle.

Or a little Pudding.

InAPickle12345 · 18/02/2024 11:11

Even though... we could call blondie Ginger and then the other two Nut and Biscuit as suggested by @OhBeAFineGuyKissMe 😂❤️

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TheseLegsDefinitelyUsedToBeLonger · 18/02/2024 11:13

InAPickle12345 · 18/02/2024 10:07

Took the opportunity to weigh them while Mum and Aunty are passed out snoozing!

Just seen this gorgeous thread this morning… never had GPs but this has been so lovely to read! Congratulations @InAPickle12345 - I love the little white toupee on that first one! 😂

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 18/02/2024 11:13

InAPickle12345 · 18/02/2024 11:11

Even though... we could call blondie Ginger and then the other two Nut and Biscuit as suggested by @OhBeAFineGuyKissMe 😂❤️

That’s great.

I think Garibaldi is actually more of a cat name.

Lateautism · 18/02/2024 11:15

Very cute ☺️

InAPickle12345 · 18/02/2024 11:16

@TheseLegsDefinitelyUsedToBeLonger

The toupee!!!

Oh my goodness, I'll never look at their little head without thinking it's a toupee again!!! 🤣🤣🤣

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hashbrownsandwich · 18/02/2024 11:17

Oh my god this is the cutest post ever!!!! Congratulations!!!!

I REALLY miss my piggies and now I really want to get some more!

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 18/02/2024 11:20

Mum and Auntie won't be averse if you went out in the garden and found them some fresh grass and dandelions.

Let the grass warm to room temperature .

Our Lardy Hogs got beyond excited when I got the grass cutting scissors in winter .

StellaGibson2022 · 18/02/2024 11:23

This thread has been just lovely!

😍

hellsbells99 · 18/02/2024 11:26

Congratulations! Cannot believe how big they are and how grown up they look. I didn’t realise baby pigs were born like this (I am used to kittens!)

solis25 · 18/02/2024 11:30

Congratulations!! They're so so cute

Overtheatlantic · 18/02/2024 11:31

Their ears are so cute!! 🥰

gingeristhenewblack43 · 18/02/2024 11:32

InAPickle12345 · 18/02/2024 11:11

Even though... we could call blondie Ginger and then the other two Nut and Biscuit as suggested by @OhBeAFineGuyKissMe 😂❤️

Excuse me blondie in Biscuit and I'll have no more said on the matter 🔨 (instead of a gavel emoji!)

damnedwhatever · 18/02/2024 11:33

Awwwww!!!

aitchteeaitch · 18/02/2024 11:36

InAPickle12345 · 18/02/2024 11:16

@TheseLegsDefinitelyUsedToBeLonger

The toupee!!!

Oh my goodness, I'll never look at their little head without thinking it's a toupee again!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Don't go calling one of them Trump now, will you? 😂

poignant · 18/02/2024 11:36

So cute! I have three girls, sisters, and they are called Pip, Pop and Nibbles.

Soubriquet · 18/02/2024 11:40

You’re naming them!!! That means you’re keeping them Grin

JellyBeanFactory · 18/02/2024 11:51

Yay! Many congratulations to everyone!

BellaTheDarkOverlord · 18/02/2024 12:07

Blondie, Brownie and Truffle.

InterGalacticc · 18/02/2024 12:13

I suspect op will go back on her word and WILL keep all (very cute) babies ❤️

JDJT · 18/02/2024 12:15

Omg I'm late to the party - they're here!🥳 congratulations!!
They are really gorgeous. I do have a soft spot for the lighter one, same as a PP!
I'll try and be here when the photos of the bits appear as I promised to help😄

Pigeon257 · 18/02/2024 12:23

Omg OP how have I only just discovered this thread? And how on earth does a guinea pig grow such fully formed babies in 10 weeks?!?!

Amazing. Congrats to you, mummy pig and auntie pig ❤️

TinselAngel · 18/02/2024 12:30

I can't get over how big they are.