How long is it before you can hold guinea pig babies?

Question

this morning we woke up and my sisters guinea pig had 3 babies, but i have no idea how to take care of them. Can you touch them or no?

Answer 1

I recommend not because something bad can happen like the mother can eat the babies or abondon it but you should wear gloves when handleling your babes.Good luck.

Answer 2

yes, they can be picked up as soon as mother has cleaned them all

Answer 3

you can hold them on the first day just be gentle, and not for too long the mother wont be happy. good luck :D

Answer 4

first day just not for too long mom freaks out