Can you milk a guinea pig

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Guinea pigs are mammals and produce milk for their young. Scientists have milked guinea pigs to test the toxicity of their milk. ChaCha again!

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Guinea pigs are mammals and produce milk for their young. Scientists have milked guinea pigs to test the toxicity of their milk.

Oct 15 2009, 10:41am | Source: Seagull's Guinea Pig Compendium | www.aracnet.com

No. Milk products and milk replacer products are not appropriate for guinea pigs. ChaCha on!

Aug 17 2009, 04:34pm | Source: Guinea Lynx :: Hand Feeding | www.guinealynx.info

Guinea pig do not produce milk for humans like cows do. Young guinea pigs need their mother’s milk for the first 3 weeks. ChaCha!

Jul 27 2009, 12:45pm | Source: HowStuffWorks "Caring For Pet Guinea Pigs" | animals.howstuffworks.com

It is not recommended because it would be stressful/painful for the sow guinea pig. You would also probably be bitten. ChaCha!

Jul 23 2009, 03:41am | Source: Guinea Lynx :: Hand Feeding | www.guinealynx.info