How can I become a guinea pig breeder?

Answer by  Anonymous

Its not Crule if you know what you are doing just make sure you know about them and get in contact with other breeders in your area and ask them about how to breed proper/become an apprentice

Answer by  km8738 (1917)

It's actually fairly easy. You just need a very large cage and two guinea pigs (male/female) and then cages to seperate fathers and males from females. Once you have accrued a small collection of pigs (they breed fairly quickly) you can contact local pet stores and many of them will purchase your piggies.

Answer by  traumatised (3285)

Do not do it. It's cruel to the animals (high rate of fatality -20% death in mums no matter the sow's age and previous successful births plus risk of fatality in pups - and birth defects from inbreeding). There are plenty of pigs in shelters that need homes. Find some other way to make money that doesn't involve animal cruelty.

Answer by  Jomo (55)

The basics of Guinea pig breeding are relatively simple. As in simply sexing and allowing mating to take place. Contact cavy shows and cavy breeders for more information.

Answer by  traumatised (3285)

DO NOT become one. If you want to look after guinea pigs, get in touch with a local rescue. It is almost impossible to breed responsibly without being cruel to animals: 20% fatality rate in all pregnancies (even with a previous successful one), fatalities if the first pregnancy occurs after 8 months, adding to overpopulation, risk of birth defects etc.

Answer by  justmesuzanne (625)

The first thing you should do before undertaking breeding any type of animal is to learn ALL about them. Once you fully understand all of their needs and requirements and determine that you have the space and ability to care for them, you can set up your facility and stock.

Answer by  babylove (655)

First of all, you need to get a breeder's licence. After that basically you need a good environment to raise guinea pigs, and of course money to feed and keep them healthy.

Answer by  nagatopain (4)

if you know what you're doing,nothing will go wrong,and ask for a breeder to help you and teach you how to breed them properly,..

Answer by  Mumma (483)

Don't do it. It is cruel to breed guinea pigs (20% fatality rate with EACH pregnancy, not including infant mortality) and inbreeding/back breeding can cause many problems (such as blind, deaf lethal guinea pigs and other defects). Moreover, there are thousands and thousands of adoptable pigs out there who need homes. Adopt, don't breed.

Answer by  Anonymous

its easy! But do not breed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If the guinea pigs arent the right types they will definetly die! it is very dangerous and there are many precautions, and roan guinea pigs are lethal and will die aswell, so i recommend you dont breed