Baby Guinea Pig Care: Complete Guide for New Owners

By Dr. Michael Chen • Nov 16, 2025 • 1 min read
Baby guinea pig with mother
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Complete Baby Guinea Pig Care Guide

Caring for baby guinea pigs requires special knowledge and attention to their unique needs. From birth to 6 months old, baby guinea pigs have specific requirements that differ from adult care.

Birth to 2 Weeks

Newborn guinea pigs are precocial, meaning they're born fully furred with eyes open:

  • They can eat solid food within hours of birth
  • Still need mother's milk for proper nutrition
  • Keep environment warm and draft-free
  • Minimize handling during first week

2-8 Weeks

This is a critical development period:

  • Gradual weaning from mother's milk
  • Introduction to solid foods
  • Gentle handling and socialization
  • Monitoring for proper growth

2-6 Months

Young guinea pigs are learning and growing rapidly:

  • Full transition to adult diet
  • Increased socialization opportunities
  • Introduction to training basics
  • Regular health monitoring

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