Can I put two baby guinea pigs together?
Guinea pigs are very sociable creatures and need to live in pairs or small groups, as they would in the wild. We recommend always having two or more guinea pigs together, with safe introductions to keep them happy.
How long does it take for guinea pigs to get used to each other?
You may have to wait a little while before your new pet settles in and gets used to you and their new environment. So if that’s that case, how long does it take for a guinea pig to get used to you? It can take a guinea pig anywhere from three days to as much as three weeks or more to get used to their new owner.
What happens if you put 2 guinea pigs together?
If you have two males together, they can become territorial so it is essential you have plenty of space in their enclosure. Guinea pigs should never be kept in the same enclosure as other animals, including rabbits. They cannot communicate properly with one another which can lead to fighting, stress and injury.
How long does it take for two guinea pigs to bond?
How Long Does it Take for Guinea Pigs to Bond? Before guinea pigs bond they will probably spend the first fifteen minutes establishing dominance. After that, they will likely take another fifteen minutes or longer to get to know each other.
Are boy or girl guinea pigs nicer?
Generally speaking, guinea pig pet parents have found that male guinea pigs tend to be a little more confident or bolder than females. This can sometimes lead to training males and being able to handle them a little easier than their shyer counterparts.
Are boy or girl guinea pigs more friendly?
An all-female group of guinea pigs can make the best combination. Females are not like males and don’t fight from time to time. They also like getting along with other pigs and even become very friendly to the owner.
How do you bond a baby guinea pig with an older one?
Put your baby guinea pig in his own cage before introducing him to your adult, who should be in his own cage as well. This helps reduce the potential for territory protection, and allows the guinea pigs to meet one another and get familiar with each other’s smells while safely contained in their own spaces.
Will the male guinea pig hurt the babies?
Some species of male rodents are well known to kill and even eat their own newborn pups. Male guinea pigs may not be as aggressive and dangerous as other rodent species are to their young because guinea pig babies are born in a more precocial (advanced) stage than most other rodents.
Will 2 female guinea pigs fight?
What to do if two female pigs are fighting. Like males, females can fight for dominance. It’s not as common but sometimes one needs to show it is boss.
When can you separate baby guinea pigs from their mother?
Weaning Time It’s important for guinea pig mothers to nurse their youngsters until they’re a minimum of 2 weeks old. Weaning at three weeks is actually optimal for growing young guinea pigs. Do not separate the pups from their mothers until they’re fully weaned.
How many days do guinea pigs carry their babies?
59 to 72 days
Can you touch a newborn guinea pig?
Can You Touch a Newborn Guinea Pig? It is fine to carefully handle your new guinea pig pups during their first week, but be sure to allow them plenty of time with their mother as well.
Do newborn guinea pigs drink water?
Re: When do baby guineas start drinking water? Since they’re still nursing, they’re probably not thirsty. Make sure to separate any male babies from mom and sisters when they’re 3 weeks old.