Q. I just got 2 guinea pigs from a rescue yesterday. They are 6 and 8 weeks old and they are both males.
They are currently together in a large dog crate (but will be moved to a large pen once they settle).
They have had a couple of arguments already, but I figure they are just establishing dominance.
There's a bit of chasing and some teeth baring, and they fight occasionally (very mild, no blood drawn). LOTS of teeth chattering and threatening squeals, but they've only been together less than 24 hours so it's to be expected.
I have another guinea pig who is 5 years old. He has never lived with another guinea pig but has had a few play dates (didn't really get along with the friends).
I would like to have all 3 of them live together at some point but I'm not sure how to introduce them.
I've only found information on introducing 2 mature guinea pigs.
I also wonder, should I wait for the babies to establish temselves with eachother before introducing them to Grizzly? or should I just throw them all in together and let them sort it out as a group.
I would do all of this after 2-3 weeks of quarantine of course.
Here is a brief description of their personalities that I've goten so far.
Grizzly 5 and a half years old- He's very mellow and relatively quiet, unless he wants something. He sleeps a lot and LOVES to explore the house and cuddle.
Cooper, 8 weeks old- He is VERY bold. I've had him less than 24 hours and he's always taking food out of my hand and if I'm sitting very still he'll come right up to me, he will take off if I move an inch, but that's totally natural for now. Loves to be held and will purr and snuggle.
Remington, 6 weeks old- He's very very vocal and relatively skittish. He hides a lot but will come out if I'm not moving. He LOVES treats, he gets very excited and drags them all over to throws them in in the air with. He's fine being held, as long as you don't move. If you're just holding him against you he doesn't care but don't try to move your hand cause he'll squirm and try to run.
Any help would be GREAT!
I actually have a brand new HUGE pen (like a puppyplay pen) that I'll be moving all 3 of them in to, that's way no one is invading anybody, cause I know that can cause some issues.
I don't think Grizzly will get too bad, he will probably just be like "i'm the boss man, hear me roar!" and just be like a strict grandpa or something.
The 2 babies I'm more concerned with, I don't want them hurting eachother.
Should I put them with Griz one at a time?
Or just throw everyone together and hope everything works out?
They are currently together in a large dog crate (but will be moved to a large pen once they settle).
They have had a couple of arguments already, but I figure they are just establishing dominance.
There's a bit of chasing and some teeth baring, and they fight occasionally (very mild, no blood drawn). LOTS of teeth chattering and threatening squeals, but they've only been together less than 24 hours so it's to be expected.
I have another guinea pig who is 5 years old. He has never lived with another guinea pig but has had a few play dates (didn't really get along with the friends).
I would like to have all 3 of them live together at some point but I'm not sure how to introduce them.
I've only found information on introducing 2 mature guinea pigs.
I also wonder, should I wait for the babies to establish temselves with eachother before introducing them to Grizzly? or should I just throw them all in together and let them sort it out as a group.
I would do all of this after 2-3 weeks of quarantine of course.
Here is a brief description of their personalities that I've goten so far.
Grizzly 5 and a half years old- He's very mellow and relatively quiet, unless he wants something. He sleeps a lot and LOVES to explore the house and cuddle.
Cooper, 8 weeks old- He is VERY bold. I've had him less than 24 hours and he's always taking food out of my hand and if I'm sitting very still he'll come right up to me, he will take off if I move an inch, but that's totally natural for now. Loves to be held and will purr and snuggle.
Remington, 6 weeks old- He's very very vocal and relatively skittish. He hides a lot but will come out if I'm not moving. He LOVES treats, he gets very excited and drags them all over to throws them in in the air with. He's fine being held, as long as you don't move. If you're just holding him against you he doesn't care but don't try to move your hand cause he'll squirm and try to run.
Any help would be GREAT!
I actually have a brand new HUGE pen (like a puppyplay pen) that I'll be moving all 3 of them in to, that's way no one is invading anybody, cause I know that can cause some issues.
I don't think Grizzly will get too bad, he will probably just be like "i'm the boss man, hear me roar!" and just be like a strict grandpa or something.
The 2 babies I'm more concerned with, I don't want them hurting eachother.
Should I put them with Griz one at a time?
Or just throw everyone together and hope everything works out?
Answer
Try putting Grizzly into the other cage in a few day's time. Then Grizzly won't feel like they're invading his territory. When they've calmed down together put all three into Grizzly's cage. I'm sure they'll be fine. Good luck :-) By the way I'm glad you're saving lives by adopting guinea pigs from a rescue centre
Try putting Grizzly into the other cage in a few day's time. Then Grizzly won't feel like they're invading his territory. When they've calmed down together put all three into Grizzly's cage. I'm sure they'll be fine. Good luck :-) By the way I'm glad you're saving lives by adopting guinea pigs from a rescue centre
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Q. Already asked this but in the wrong section:
I just got 2 guinea pigs from a rescue yesterday. They are 6 and 8 weeks old and they are both males.
They are currently together in a large dog crate (but will be moved to a large pen once they settle).
They have had a couple of arguments already, but I figure they are just establishing dominance.
There's a bit of chasing and some teeth baring, and they fight occasionally (very mild, no blood drawn). LOTS of teeth chattering and threatening squeals, but they've only been together less than 24 hours so it's to be expected.
I have another guinea pig who is 5 years old. He has never lived with another guinea pig but has had a few play dates (didn't really get along with the friends).
I would like to have all 3 of them live together at some point but I'm not sure how to introduce them.
I've only found information on introducing 2 mature guinea pigs.
I also wonder, should I wait for the babies to establish temselves with eachother before introducing them to Grizzly? or should I just throw them all in together and let them sort it out as a group.
I would do all of this after 2-3 weeks of quarantine of course.
Here is a brief description of their personalities that I've goten so far.
Grizzly 5 and a half years old- He's very mellow and relatively quiet, unless he wants something. He sleeps a lot and LOVES to explore the house and cuddle.
Cooper, 8 weeks old- He is VERY bold. I've had him less than 24 hours and he's always taking food out of my hand and if I'm sitting very still he'll come right up to me, he will take off if I move an inch, but that's totally natural for now. Loves to be held and will purr and snuggle.
Remington, 6 weeks old- He's very very vocal and relatively skittish. He hides a lot but will come out if I'm not moving. He LOVES treats, he gets very excited and drags them all over to throws them in in the air with. He's fine being held, as long as you don't move. If you're just holding him against you he doesn't care but don't try to move your hand cause he'll squirm and try to run.
Any help would be GREAT!
I'm not in the US unfortunately, I'm in Canada :(
I just got 2 guinea pigs from a rescue yesterday. They are 6 and 8 weeks old and they are both males.
They are currently together in a large dog crate (but will be moved to a large pen once they settle).
They have had a couple of arguments already, but I figure they are just establishing dominance.
There's a bit of chasing and some teeth baring, and they fight occasionally (very mild, no blood drawn). LOTS of teeth chattering and threatening squeals, but they've only been together less than 24 hours so it's to be expected.
I have another guinea pig who is 5 years old. He has never lived with another guinea pig but has had a few play dates (didn't really get along with the friends).
I would like to have all 3 of them live together at some point but I'm not sure how to introduce them.
I've only found information on introducing 2 mature guinea pigs.
I also wonder, should I wait for the babies to establish temselves with eachother before introducing them to Grizzly? or should I just throw them all in together and let them sort it out as a group.
I would do all of this after 2-3 weeks of quarantine of course.
Here is a brief description of their personalities that I've goten so far.
Grizzly 5 and a half years old- He's very mellow and relatively quiet, unless he wants something. He sleeps a lot and LOVES to explore the house and cuddle.
Cooper, 8 weeks old- He is VERY bold. I've had him less than 24 hours and he's always taking food out of my hand and if I'm sitting very still he'll come right up to me, he will take off if I move an inch, but that's totally natural for now. Loves to be held and will purr and snuggle.
Remington, 6 weeks old- He's very very vocal and relatively skittish. He hides a lot but will come out if I'm not moving. He LOVES treats, he gets very excited and drags them all over to throws them in in the air with. He's fine being held, as long as you don't move. If you're just holding him against you he doesn't care but don't try to move your hand cause he'll squirm and try to run.
Any help would be GREAT!
I'm not in the US unfortunately, I'm in Canada :(
Answer
well, i coaxed my two guinea pigs (both girls though) into living together gradually. first i had two separate cages for them that i placed side by side. then i had "sessions" in which I'd put them both in one place for about 20-30 minutes at a time, just so they'd get used to each other, but with me watching of course. I increased these sessions until finally i put them in one cage after 2 weeks or so. They never got snuggly or anything, but they were civil, they interacted fine. :)
well, i coaxed my two guinea pigs (both girls though) into living together gradually. first i had two separate cages for them that i placed side by side. then i had "sessions" in which I'd put them both in one place for about 20-30 minutes at a time, just so they'd get used to each other, but with me watching of course. I increased these sessions until finally i put them in one cage after 2 weeks or so. They never got snuggly or anything, but they were civil, they interacted fine. :)
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