* Average litter size: 3-5 pups
* Range: 1-8 pups (rarely, a litter can have up to 10)
* Factors affecting litter size:
* Age of mother: Younger guinea pigs tend to have larger litters.
* Breed: Some breeds are known to have larger litters than others.
* Overall health of the mother: A healthy mother guinea pig is more likely to have a larger litter.
It's important to remember that guinea pigs can get pregnant again very quickly after giving birth, so it's crucial to separate males and females if you don't want them to breed.