breeding setbacks

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We as Guinea Pigs Club don't suggest to anyone to breed guinea pigs, your first preference should be to adopt or buy from responsible breeders. Below please find some breeding setbacks that can stop you from breeding your pet guinea pig.

1. The strain of a pregnancy may kill a sow only a few days ahead of her due date for giving birth.
2. Cold, damp or drafty cages may cause a pregnant sow to go into decline very quickly and die.
3. Difficult births during which the young arrive with the back feet first rather then the head may be very difficult for sows.
4. Even more serious is a birth where the first baby arrives with its nose tucked under its body. This baby will die as will all the others that follow.
5. All litter may be neglected at birth and all the young may die.

So please think well before breeding your guinea pig.

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