What time of year do guinea pigs breed?

spring
Females can have estrous or fertile periods at any time of the year, but they are most common in the spring. The estrous cycle length is 16 days. A female is fertile for about 6 to 11 hours, most often during night hours. Female guinea pigs begin a new estrous cycle shortly after giving birth.

How long is a day for a guinea pig?

Guinea pigs are pretty easy to look after, compared with some other popular pets. They can’t entirely look after themselves, though, and require a certain amount of regular care. You will be spending around ten to fifteen minutes a day looking after your guinea pigs.

How much does a guinea pig cost UK?

How much is a guinea pig? A guinea pig costs around £20. However, there are a lot of guinea pigs in need of re-homing in animal shelters. The adoption fee should be around £20, which is the same amount you’d pay if you bought your guinea pig; but adopting means you’d be giving a guinea pig in a shelter a home.

How old do you have to be to buy a guinea pig in the UK?

Legally you can buy a pet. However some shops can legally have a policy of not selling animals to persons under 16 years of age.

Where can I buy a guinea pig in Bristol?

Give a pet a good home in Bristol on Gumtree. Search within the thousand guinea pig breeds available on Gumtree: american, peruvian, texel and other varieties. Guinea pigs for sale in Bristol – Gumtree

When did I get my first guinea pig?

I breed my pigs to improve my lines, quality over quantity. My very first guinea pig was a black and tan sow from pets smart back when I was around 7 years old. She was a lone pig and lived inside. She lived until the ripe old age of 8. Since Dino as she was known passed away i got several pigs all pets and all lived inside.

What kind of guinea pigs are on Gumtree?

Search within the thousand guinea pig breeds available on Gumtree: american, peruvian, texel and other varieties. Guinea pigs for sale in Bristol – Gumtree Gumtree

How old are black and white guinea pigs?

Black (sable) and white was born in March (just a over 8 weeks old) and the tri was born April (currently about 4 weeks old). Ready to leave 27th May. Collection North Bristol £50 for the pair Deposit needed to reserve them. Lovely friendly male guinea pigs available from an established hobby breeder.