What Gender Guinea Pigs should you get?Like humans, Male Guinea Pigs and Female Guinea Pigs differ, each with different personalities, looks and traits.
This article highlights what you should expect from each gender, so you can decide which would be best for you. It is also important to consider, if buying two Guinea Pigs, whether it is best to get two males, two females, or a male and a female. |
Two Male Guinea PigsTwo male Guinea Pigs will live in harmony together, if they have been raised together from babies. A common misconception is that they will fight to the death. This is untrue, they may sometimes fight for dominance, but it shouldn't be anything serious. Most of the time they will live together happily. If they haven't been raised together from birth, then read our guide on introducing them to each other.
FEMALE GUINEA PIG TRAITS Males are loving, friendly, caring, playful, energetic, cuddly and appreciative |
Two Female Guinea PigsTwo females will get on fine together, if they have lived together from birth or not. As long as they both get equal attention from you and equal amounts of food, they should be fine.
TRAITS Females are loving, caring, friendly, relaxed, cuddly, laid back and attention seeking |
One of eachThis option is especially good for wannabe breeders, or people who want a bit of both of the Female traits, and the Male traits. If there is one male and one female, they will get along perfectly, but if there is more than one male, they may fight over the females. If there is one male and more than one female, it will only make the males life happier!
A guinea pig couple is also really cute, and they will both love each other and live in perfect harmony. |
How to tell the difference between Male and Female Guinea Pigs |