Dramatic changes in weight can be signifiers of a health issue so be sure to check your guinea pig’s weight regularly. Thread Tools. When they are born, guinea pigs only weigh around 100g. The average guinea pig weight for females, on the other hand, is around 700 to 900 grams or 1.54 to 1.98 pounds. Unexplained, rapid weight gain or (especially) loss is always a cause for concern. ... First Aid Kit For Guinea Pigs . Unless you weigh your guinea pigs fairly regularly then it can be really difficult to check for changes in weight. While weight will fluctuate slightly during the day, a two or three ounce loss may indicate the onset of a problem. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries Visit Homepage View … Their weight can fluctuate a bit just by having a full/empty bladder. While the ideal weight of a guinea pig can best be determined by its size, males should weigh around 900 to 1200 grams or 1.98 to 2.65 pounds. Weigh your guinea pig at least weekly. You could be seeing just a natural fluctuation. I have a 5 year old pig named Olive (she's actually the first one I got) who has hasn't had any health problems before and was my fat piggie at 1200grams. Joined Feb 6, 2016 Messages 2,375 Reaction score 3,017 Points 1,225 Location Falkirk,Scotland. I have had my 4-5 year old male guinea pig for about a month. Guinea pigs can grow from 8 to 11 inches long and their weight should always be relative to their size. In the last 4 weeks, she's lost 3 oz. Four ounces – Get the pig to a vet! Kitchen scales are usually sensitive enough to weight adult guineas. Weight loss or gain can be an indication of a health problem, and it can be one of only a few symptoms. I personally wouldn't worry about these weight differences. The average adult male guinea pig weight around two to three pounds and females weigh 1.5 to 2.5 pounds, I recommend you to read this great book, very helpful for new guinea pig owner. They reach their full weight within about eight months. The generally accepted weight-range for adult guinea pigs is 800-1500g (900-1300g on average) although this covers only about 80% of all guinea pigs. Three ounces – Extreme red alert. Beans&Toast Adult Guinea Pig. A weight fluctuation of one ounce (up or down) in a week is not cause for concern on its own. Today, 4 days later, it says 1 lb 11.5 ounces. This doesn’t mean in any way that larger or smaller guinea pigs won’t be healthy and or not able to live a normal life-span. Weighing regularly and consistently can help you see exactly what is going on. Then a week later he had dropped to 1 lb 14.5 ounces. Results 1 to 6 of 6 Thread: Typical weight fluctuation? I only bought a scale about two weeks ago, and messed up and got one that just does pounds and ounces instead of grams. When I first weighed him he was two pounds even. How much do guinea pigs weigh? About Guinea Pigs; Typical weight fluctuation? A good rule of thumb for an adult guinea pig is: One ounce weight fluctuation is OK. Two ounces – Go on alert. Purchase a home scale and weigh your guinea pig on the same day and time once a week. Reactions: Critter and Beans&Toast. Mar 6, 2016 #4 ... One-ounce weight fluctuations are fine. Hello! I've noticed that over the last few months, she has been loosing weight slowly. The weights of your guinea pigs will change a little throughout the year, but dramatic weight loss can merit a trip to the vet. If she is rapidly losing over 100grams of weight at a time, you should probably take your guinea to a vet. Use the weight/health record pages provided in GL's handy Cavy Health Record Book, a loose-leaf notebook, or a calendar, but be sure to record your guinea pig's weight on a regular basis. Show Printable Version; 11-11-07, 01:36 am #1. wheeky-UK. Because healthy guinea pigs eat so consistently, they also tend to keep a fairly consistent weight. 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