Introducing a new guinea pig to the cage book

Apr 24, 2009 just found out that one of my guinea pigs has got a tumor. Always introduce new foods slowly and in small amounts. Female guinea pigs have a little shorter lifespan than male guinea pigs. Angry or agitated cavies will nudge bedding, towels, and cage. The divider panel comes standard with the guinea pig habitat plus model 171ghp but is compatible with the guinea pig habitat model 171gh as well. This helps reduce the potential for territory protection, and allows the guinea pigs to meet one another and get familiar with each others smells while safely contained in their own spaces. The guinea pigs have bonded and we now have a herd of 5 again.

Adding a few more square feet for two should be possible in most cases. They were sharing cage a the shop where i got them from, so im guessing. This means people usually end up having to introduce and integrate new guinea pigs into an existing herd. Because dogs find guinea pigs a tasty little bite between meals. While 2 of the 10 were stillborn, the other 8 are alive and thriving so far. Introducing a new pig should be done slowly and carefully and with direct adult supervision. Find a new territory where neither guinea pig has been before, but that is a secluded and quiet place where both guinea pigs will feel safe. Be cautious when introducing any new guinea pig, as not all guinea pigs get along. In our experience, most gliders will adapt peacefully to the addition of another or multiple new gliders.

Aligned to common core standards and correlated to state standards. More space is better when it comes to your guinea pigs cage. If a female guinea pig is kept in the cage of two or male guinea pigs, then the male guinea pigs will fight with each other to prove the dominance and hence attract the female for mating. Plus, the weight and gridsize keeps your guinea from pushing, climbing, or jumping free, so you can build the perfect playpen to let your furryfriend exercise without fear of hurting. Can you introduce a baby female guinea pig with an adult. Always supervise your pet while introducing them into a new home to insure they adjust to their new environment. When adding a baby glider to a cage that houses an adult sugar glider, extra caution should be given during the introduction process. To introduce a new guinea pig to a community cage, first make sure you have a cage large enough for the additional guinea pig, since a single pig may only need a 7. A humorous story about two guinea pigs that escape from their cage. It does not use exercise wheels, so it have to burn off its energy in other ways. In most cases, she says, initial tolerance can lead to lasting friendships.

Introducing your new yorkshire terrier to other family pets. It is also useful to have two set days in the week where you have the time to do this. Running laps around the cage is a normal behavior for a guinea pig. Freezing when guinea pig sense danger, when it hears sudden sound that it is unfamiliar with, when it is startled or uncertain about something in its environment, it will freeze and stand motionless. For one or two guinea pigs, the cage should be no smaller than 7. Their first meeting should be done on the large, enclosed neutral ground somewhere outside the cage, in a space that is new to both guinea pigs, like an enclosed area of a kitchen or a bathroom. I heard that guinea pigs like to be together either in pairs or more. The dominant guinea pig might also block out its new companion from the sleeping hut, the food bowl, water bottle, hay etc. The book indicates a petstore sized cage is acceptable, when in truth most. Guinea pig dominancesigns, behavior and how long does it.

The divider panel also creates a hygienic wall keeping litter on one side of the guinea pig habitat and in affect creating a clean play area on the other side. Put your baby guinea pig in his own cage before introducing him to your adult. This chapter discusses the behavior pattern of guinea pig. Laughing at her behavior, trying to coax her out of it, or giving her anything she can construe as positive attention will give her the impression that jumping and barking at the guinea pigs in the guinea pig cage is just aokay with you. How to introduce a baby guinea pig to an adult animals.

Exactly when guinea pigs cavia porcellus were domesticated is still. How to introduce a new guinea pig to a community cage. They also like it when you gently stroke their head. After spice died, sugar started getting all moody and she started biting. If introducing a pair or group to a new guinea pig, keep the pairgroup together, then put the new guinea pig at the other side of the divider. Guinea pigs love a good cuddle but on the first day home, but make sure to give your guinea pig time to settle in. Shelters have guinea pigs more often than you might think. As of now, i have two girls i adopted from a pet store in february. Put any furnishings into the cage only when things have quietened down, and then preferably only hideys with two exits, so there is always an escape until the dominance phase is well and truly over. Introducing a new guinea pig to the cage april 16, 2012 youtube. Like jowasaurus said, you wont know how it will go until you try it. May 10, 2019 pet cavies, rabbits and rodents, and books about them. The old guinea tries to convey the message that the territory belongs to him, and he is not ready to share it with you.

Although if proper diet and care are provided to them, then they may live up to 68 years as well. Then take sawdust from the guinea pigs cage and sprinkle and rub onto the new baby. Use such items only when your guinea pigs are safely in their habitat or if the hazards are completely blocked off or out of guinea pig reach. Here, our family has decided to purchase a new young guinea pig at the local pet store.

While minimum cage size requirements for two guinea pigs is 7. The key part in getting boars to get along is to make sure they have a large cage with plenty of space to get away from eachother and have personal space. Fight wounds with other guinea pigs or other pets are avoidable. Give your guinea pig 15 minutes and then try again. The main difference being you can download and print it off to make your very own guinea pig how to book. Jan 31, 2008 5 days ago, my guinea pig spice died after surgery. Jan 11, 2017 ginger is a guinea pig who lives with her human, briana drouin, in hooksett, nh. Instead, say no in a firm voice and take her away from the cage. Sometimes, guinea pigs will follow their cage mates lead and try a new food, only when they see their cage mate tucking in. It takes time and commitment, but it will be worth it in the end. Guinea pigs cannot manufacture their own vitamin c and require 10 to 30 mgkg daily to prevent scurvy. Split cages are often very successful because it allows them to interact without doing harm to one another. The guinea pig vet has over years of experience and knowledge treating guinea pigs. Breeders are your best option if looking for a showquality pig, a specific breed, and even petquality pigs.

For 12 guinea pigs the cage should be no smaller than 7. Sometimes though, guinea pigs will just refuse to eat the new food, even after a whole week of trying. Vanderlip was first introduced to guinea pigs as a child, when she owned and raised cavies as a hobby. It is hard to read with this book scattered all over the place, you know. The guinea pig manual web now has a secure tls connection. To ensure your guinea pig gets adequate vitamin c, you can give a quarter of a 100 mg chewable or plain vitamin c tablet, or provide a small amount of liquid vitamin c drops to each guinea pig. However, do not place the new guinea pig in the cage right away as its best to introduce them on neutral ground so neither guinea pig feels their territory is being threatened. A tailored service from a vet who is passionate about. Ok, i know, this is probably the most random post ever. When introducing new guinea pig, never put your new guinea pig directly in the cage where your old guinea pig is already living. Sorry for the tech offtopic, but it has been a long night in setting this up, and now i have a need to brag about this a little. We bought a 4 week old female guinea pig yesterday. It might be possible to befriend dogs and guinea pigs such that the dog wont harm the guinea pig, and the guinea pig isnt scared. My kids decided to name her stormy on the way home.

How do you introduce a dog to a guinea pig answers. While most pigs enjoy the company of companions, an older, lone guinea pig who. Mar 22, 2020 measure the size of your guinea pig cage. If the newer guinea pig takes the subordinate role, then there wont be much of a fight. Sep 27, 2016 whether youre welcoming a guinea pig into your dogloving home or adding a new dog to your family of rabbit owners, introducing a small animal to a dog requires patience, love and consistency, said carol osborne, dvm and integrative veterinarian. Guinea pig dominancesigns, behavior and how long does it last. Theres lots of guinea pig sounds and noises so be careful with headphones. How to introduce two guinea pigs to each other pet.

Typically a male guinea pig lives longer than a female guinea pig, but it totally depends upon the diet and care provided to them. Nov 17, 2011 as our ultimate guinea pig care guide continues, we will next discuss behavior and companionship. Speak with your new furry friend in soft, soothing tones. Rabbits difference and comparison if you are looking to add a new pet to your family, you may be considering between a rabbit and a guinea pig. Introducing a new guinea pig to the cage april 16, 2012. Guinea pigs are relatively clean, so try to clean their cages out at least twice a week, removing droppings and any uneaten veggies from the day before, cleaning the water bottle, and adding more hay to the cage. See more ideas about guinea pigs, cute guinea pigs and pet guinea pigs. See more ideas about guinea pigs, cavy and cute guinea pigs. Before and after getting your puppy manual aboutguineapig. How to care for guinea pigs with pictures wikihow pet. Just this month, ginger gave birth to 10 baby piggies at northside animal hospital. Whenever you introduce a new guinea pig in the cage, there are going to be clashes among the old guinea pig and the new guinea pig. Sharing all of the tools you need to keep your guinea pig cage clean and keep it smelling fresh, tips on fleece bedding, and setting up a guinea pig cage.

Rabbits that may be chasing or lunging at each other on the first day will soon be cuddling and petting. The classroom guinea pig reprint by berenzy, alix isbn. This is a great way to give a guinea pig a second chance at life. This is a level 1 title and is written specifically for beginning readers. If you plan to have more than 2 guinea pigs add on 12 more square feet of space for each additional guinea pig. But i know many of you have kiddos who want guinea pigs, or even. Never trust a squirrel by patrick cooper, guinea pig in the garage by ben m.

The soft rounded edges and burrfree connectors let you know that midlee designed these playpens to protect your guinea pigs feet, skin and teeth even with chewing piglets. Jan, 2019 we introduced our new guinea pig to the herd and she bonded with everyone. Introducing and reintroducing guinea pigs the guinea. Put any furnishings into the cage only when things have quietened down, and then preferably only hideys with two exits, so there is always an escape until the dominance. How to introduce a baby guinea pig to an adult animals mom. Firstly put both female guinea pigs into a area where neither have been. Remember, always consult your vet before introducing any new foods to your pets. Diy guinea pig cage, baby guinea pigs, pet pigs, animal books, georgie. Oct 02, 2019 we introduced our new guinea pig into the herd. Sweetpea and peachy will especially try anything and often their cage mates will follow suit. Established adult sugar gliders should have a slow 2 week introduction to baby gliders entering their. Pups will reach adult size very quickly, so it is recommended to have your pups in a cage that is an adequate size for an adult guinea pig. Guinea pigs are great pets as they live longer than many other smallsized pets 58 years on average and are highly sociable.

Cute coloring book for kids with bonus activity pages. Introducing and reintroducing guinea pigs the guinea pig forum. I found myself asking the same question 7 years ago because it can be a difficult decision to make. Put your baby guinea pig in his own cage before introducing him to your adult, who should be in his own cage as well. These little furry guys are super social creatures, and they love company from other guinea pigs and humans. When introduced into a novel setting or reacting to a new object or change in a familiar. Readers will learn about what guinea pigs need, like a safe an clean cage and fresh food and water. A 682page practical manual that you can take to raising the perfect pet guinea pig with love. My other guinea pig sugar was in the cage at the time she was having a stroke.