[Gpdd] HEALTH Sexing babies

[Penny Charlesworth]

Hi Jaime,

I wondered if you would have trouble with this! I'll just pop round and sex them for you. Seriously, have you looked at Cavy Spirit's page?

http://www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm There are lots of pigtures to help you.

It can be difficult with very small babes but you won't want to make a mistake as even at three weeks old a boar is capable of becoming a father. Sometimes his behaviour with the sows is a clue to his sex but don't rely on this.

The easiest way is to press gently above the genital area and with a boar, his little penis should pop out.

If you cannot work it out, you had better try the Humane League lady as you don't want any mistakes.

I'm so pleased that the family are doing well and by regular handling, you will be making sure that they will be tame for their new owners ( if you can bear to part with them! )

Good luck,

Penny and the Piggyfriends.