Question about guinea pigs
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Hiya. I have 2 female guinea pigs currently, both around 10 months old and one is more dominant. They don't fight, but they chase each other a bit and kick each other out of the hides. I'm not sure if they're happy and I think they might benefit from a larger social group.
Someone in my area is selling baby sows (6 weeks), so if I added a baby, could it be a successful trio? I have a 2x5 C&C and a big hutch for summer.
Someone in my area is selling baby sows (6 weeks), so if I added a baby, could it be a successful trio? I have a 2x5 C&C and a big hutch for summer.
Reply 1
Hi. I don't know your age but I would highly recommend you join The Guinea Pig Forum for questions about guinea pigs (or ask a parent to if you're under 18). https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/
From my knowledge (I have two guinea pigs) you don't need a third, and it could cause problems.
As for cage sizes, here's what I found from a brief search which could help https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/new-guinea-pigs.210457/post-2964589, https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/forums/housing-enrichment-and-seasonal-care.9/
From my knowledge (I have two guinea pigs) you don't need a third, and it could cause problems.
As for cage sizes, here's what I found from a brief search which could help https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/new-guinea-pigs.210457/post-2964589, https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/forums/housing-enrichment-and-seasonal-care.9/
(edited 1 year ago)
Reply 2
Original post
by SkatieHiya. I have 2 female guinea pigs currently, both around 10 months old and one is more dominant. They don't fight, but they chase each other a bit and kick each other out of the hides. I'm not sure if they're happy and I think they might benefit from a larger social group.
Someone in my area is selling baby sows (6 weeks), so if I added a baby, could it be a successful trio? I have a 2x5 C&C and a big hutch for summer.
Someone in my area is selling baby sows (6 weeks), so if I added a baby, could it be a successful trio? I have a 2x5 C&C and a big hutch for summer.
If you do decide to do this then make sure you know how to introduce them properly
Reply 3
Original post
by iL1LHi. I don't know your age but I would highly recommend you join The Guinea Pig Forum for questions about guinea pigs (or ask a parent to if you're under 18). https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/
From my knowledge (I have two guinea pigs) you don't need a third, and it could cause problems.
As for cage sizes, here's what I found from a brief search which could help https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/new-guinea-pigs.210457/post-2964589, https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/forums/housing-enrichment-and-seasonal-care.9/
From my knowledge (I have two guinea pigs) you don't need a third, and it could cause problems.
As for cage sizes, here's what I found from a brief search which could help https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/new-guinea-pigs.210457/post-2964589, https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/forums/housing-enrichment-and-seasonal-care.9/
Update: here's what I was looking for: https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/member-gallery-c-c-cages-homemade-cages.53210/
Reply 4
It sounds like your guinea pigs have a typical dominance dynamic, which is normal as long as there's no serious aggression like biting or constant bullying.
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