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My young guinea pigs are attacking the new babies. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 6 days old

I think my two 2 month old guinea pigs are trying to kill the newborns

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on June 21st, 2019

Thanks for reaching out. Juvenile guinea pigs should be separated from the mother/infants, especially if in a confined space. Too much competition for social hierarchy. Also, you need to get the boar castrated if wanting to keep together. Good luck.

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