Any Major Differences in Male/Female Care?
Hello Guinea Lynx,
Over the past ten years, we have been home for 6 male piggies. Recently, a shelter near us reached out for assistance. We offered to foster as we had space. We were given two female piggies to foster.
We've never had females before, and thought we might reach out here - Are there any major differences in care between male and female piggies? I'd appreciate any feedback or advice!
Over the past ten years, we have been home for 6 male piggies. Recently, a shelter near us reached out for assistance. We offered to foster as we had space. We were given two female piggies to foster.
We've never had females before, and thought we might reach out here - Are there any major differences in care between male and female piggies? I'd appreciate any feedback or advice!
- pigjes
- Cavy Comic
I had both for many years. I agree on some having obvious piggie PMS. Besides keeping an eye on ovarian cysts, there is no difference.
https://www.guinealynx.info/ovarian_cysts.html
https://www.guinealynx.info/ovarian_cysts.html
No anal sacs or penis sheaths to clean on females. Neutered males don't need their sacs cleaned either.
We have had 6 females and none of them have had obvious signs of PMS -- except while going through puberty between 6 and 18 months. Then a couple of them were very moody and irritating, but they have mellowed now.
We have had 6 females and none of them have had obvious signs of PMS -- except while going through puberty between 6 and 18 months. Then a couple of them were very moody and irritating, but they have mellowed now.