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Should I get two male, two female, or a mixed pair of guinea pigs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I want to get 2 guinea pigs. Is it better to have a male and female, 2 males, or 2 females? Or does it matter?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 9th, 2019

It is best to have two of the same sex. If you have one of each you are going to end up with LOTS of babies and that is not needed. This article may help you more: ( http://hssv.convio.net/site/DocServer/Guinea_Pig_Pairs.pdf?docID=3209 )

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