How long does it take for two male guinea pigs to get along?
You should keep your guinea pigs separate from one another in a different room for the first two to three weeks. You will need to have the new guinea checked out by a vet during this time to ensure they are healthy. Do not let them have physical contact until this time period is up.
Why are my guinea pigs fighting?
It is very typical for guinea pigs to fight, but it will depend on why they’re fighting. Guinea pigs will fight over several issues. They will fight to ascertain dominance, wrong pairing, illness, and not enough space or food.
What is Chutting?
Chutting. Chutting is when the guinea pig produces a series of short, staccato sounds. Like the purr, chutting is a sound produced in a relaxed or content state. Chutting is often explained as a noise guinea pigs make when they are happily and comfortably exploring their environment.
Does neutering stop guinea pigs fighting?
In most cases, only male guinea pigs are neutered. Neutering female guinea pigs can be very risky and should only be taken on by a guinea pig savvy vet if it needs doing for emergency reasons. Unlike rabbits, neutering male guinea pigs doesn’t affect their behaviour and will not reduce fighting between a pair.
What food will kill a guinea pig?
Potatoes, potato leaves and the plant itself, as well as any potato chips, are all detrimental to the health of your guinea pig. Privet, ragwort, sorrel, and yew should be avoided at all costs. Any type of meat is poisonous to guinea pigs, as they are herbivores.
Can carrots kill guinea pigs?
It makes it easy to produce, and great tasting but terrible for health. So feeding your guinea pig a little carrot juice, will not kill your little pet, but large amounts might.
Can baking soda kill a guinea pig?
Adult Guinea Pig I wouldn’t, baking soda is used in home made rodent poisons and will kill them if they manage to ingest any.
Can a guinea pig eat potatoes?
Guinea pigs shouldn’t eat potatoes since potatoes are poisonous to them.
What is guinea pig favorite food?
Each guinea pig is different, and most will have their own favorites. Most of them love carrots and broccoli, and some love nothing better than fresh grass nibbled from a lawn.
Can u give guinea pigs banana?
Bananas are rich in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B-6, and vitamin C so it is very beneficial to your guinea pigs health. Vitamin B-6 maintains your guinea pig’s fur by keeping it smooth and soft. Bananas do have a high sugar content (over 10%), so make sure to provide only small portions occasionally.