Spring100
Junior Guinea Pig
Currently I have a pair (sow and neutered boar) in a 6x2 c&c cage. They are still young. Mother of about 1.5 and son of 9 months. They are doing very well together. I don't notice any tension between them.
My intention was three guinea pigs (one boar and two sows). The reason is that I think this is nice for the dynamics and when one dies, one is not immediately alone.
Now that they are doing so well together, I'm starting to have doubts. I'm afraid a second sow will disrupt the dynamic. My sow is a bit dominant. She accepts the male (she let him boss her around, but she still has the best sleeping spots haha), but I wonder if she will accept another sow. In addition, I read that with three guinea pigs there is always one more outside. I think a 6x2 is too small for four so that is not an option for me.
So now...Pros and cons...What do you think? Pair or trio?
My intention was three guinea pigs (one boar and two sows). The reason is that I think this is nice for the dynamics and when one dies, one is not immediately alone.
Now that they are doing so well together, I'm starting to have doubts. I'm afraid a second sow will disrupt the dynamic. My sow is a bit dominant. She accepts the male (she let him boss her around, but she still has the best sleeping spots haha), but I wonder if she will accept another sow. In addition, I read that with three guinea pigs there is always one more outside. I think a 6x2 is too small for four so that is not an option for me.
So now...Pros and cons...What do you think? Pair or trio?