Summary
A woman bought two guinea pigs she was told were both males, but the next day she discovered that one was female and had given birth to several babies. Guinea pigs are born fully developed, with fur and open eyes, which surprised many viewers of her video.
Key Facts
- The woman purchased two guinea pigs labeled as males from a pet store.
- The next day, she found several baby guinea pigs in their enclosure.
- The guinea pigs are named Sprocket and Sheldon.
- The pet store had incorrectly identified the guinea pigs' genders.
- Guinea pig pups are born fully formed, with fur and open eyes, and can eat solid food right away.
- Male guinea pigs should be removed before birth to avoid unwanted mating.
- The incident was shared on TikTok and gained over 6.5 million views.
- The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals advises checking guinea pig gender carefully rather than relying only on sellers.
