Boy or girl?

P

Piggie999

New Born Pup
Joined
Feb 24, 2025
Messages
4
Reaction score
5
Points
40
Location
Australia
Hello, just wanting some advice on my little piggie. We have 4 girls (well I’m hoping 4).
I was told they were all girls and they were checked by someone I trust however she looks a slightly different than the others.
I’m hoping it’s just me being anxious as we don’t want babies.
When I push on her abdomen gently nothing seems to pop out! I have looked at way too many photos of Guinea pig genitals that I’m now so confused! 😂
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
 
Welcome to the forum

You will be able to add a picture once your registration on the forum completes behind the scenes which shouldn’t be too long now
The ‘attach files’ button will become available once it has happened.
Our experts can then assist you
 
Awwww they are gorgeous 🥰. Welcome to the forum. Someone will be along soon to advise you.
 
Piggie999 said:
Here are the photos
Click to expand...

Hi and welcome

Thank you for the clear photos. This is definitely a girl, too with 3 clear gender markers.

Here is the relevant comparison picture from our Sexing guide. See whether you can spot three female 'giveaways', too.
1740387846680.webp

The natural variation in sexual organs is as wide in guinea pigs as it is in humans; your girl is still very much within parameters. Unfortunately, between sheer ignorance (not knowing where exactly to look - which is sadly still very widespread) and gender markings that can be naturally confusing - especially in young guinea pigs and boars under 4 months with not yet descended testicles - mis-sexing is sadly still very common.
Wiebke

Thread 'Illustrated Sexing Guide'

1 How to Sex a Guinea Pig
- When do I need to check the sex?
- How do I make sure that I have got the gender 100% right?
- What are the secondary areas that require a hands-on check?
(Nipples - Penis ridge - Testicles & Castration - Slit: What to check in sows and in boars)
2 How to Sex Babies after Birth and at Separation Age
- Newborn boar and sow (genitals)
- 2 weeks old boar and sow (genitals and slit)
3...
  • Like

This is why we run a courtesy sexing service and an unplanned pregnancy & babies support corner on this forum even though we are strictly no intentional breeding place. :)
 
Piggie999 said:
Thank you so much, i really appreciate your help. I thought she was but just confused after looking at so many photos!
I will have some very excited children tomorrow when we learn Queenie is definitely not a Kingy.
Click to expand...

It is always such a relief when we can confirm the intended gender and you do not have to worry about potential pregnancies... 👍

We have got a very helpful collection of how-to advice and practical more in-depth information for new owners. Nearly 20 years' worth of newbie questions and calls for help have gone into these easy to follow step by step guides. They contain all the bits that we cannot repeat in full in every single post since we are all doing this for free in our own free time.
You may want to bookmark the link so you can always find relevant information quickly, browse, read and re-read at need since you will pick up on different bits at different levels of experience.
Wiebke

Thread 'Getting Started - Essential Information for New Owners'

Contents Overview
1 What This Collection Is About
2 Guinea Pigs as Pets
- Family and Classroom Pets
- Sourcing Your Guinea Pigs, Common Pitfalls and Your Customer Rights
- Pet Owners with Anxiety: Practical Tips for Sufferers and Supporters
- Naming your Guinea Pigs and Finding Out the Breed
- Guinea Pigs as a Species: Facts, Development and Social Aspects
3 Living Environment
- Housing (with sourcing tips)...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top