| Finding if a guinea pig is a female or a male (also | | | | or only buy one guinea pig. If you go to a |
| called sexing the guinea pigs) is quite easy and it | | | | reputable and experienced guinea pig breeder, he |
| can be done regardless of the age of the guinea | | | | or she will be able to tell you with confidence |
| pig. You need to carefully pick up the guinea pig | | | | what gender your new guinea pig is. Ok, now as |
| and examine its genital area. If you notice a | | | | promised, there are a few differences between |
| puckered looking spot just above the genital area, | | | | male and female guinea pigs that may prompt |
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| but you need to be positive. Next, press gently | | | | for the most part the positives and negatives |
| just above the genital area. If the guinea pig is a | | | | basically balance out. Male guinea pigs are usually |
| male, his penis should come out. If the guinea pig | | | | somewhat larger than the females, but the |
| is young, you can also examine the area around | | | | difference is not overwhelming. More importantly, |
| the animal's rectum. A donut-shape also signifies a | | | | the males tend to be much more active than the |
| male because this is where the guinea pig's | | | | females, and it may take them longer to calm |
| testicles are located. While sexing a guinea pig | | | | down with children. Female guinea pigs, on the |
| may not sound pleasant and may sound like a | | | | other hand, are normally much calmer than the |
| downright invasion of the animal's privacy, you | | | | males and are sometimes easier for children to |
| should always check instead of relying on the | | | | handle. However, if you purchase a female from a |
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