NewGuineaLad
New Born Pup
Hello!
I am adopting/picking up a single male Guinea pig on Saturday. He is approximately 1 year and 2 months old (best estimate).
I asked about how he is with other Guinea pigs and they told me he is currently by himself as he bullied the other 3 Guinea pigs he arrived to the rescue with.
I know Guinea pigs are meant to have interaction with other Guinea pigs, but I also know coming to a new place will be an adjustment. My question is - is it best to get him a companion from the get-go or wait?
There are other guinea pigs available at rescues in my area if he would do better with a companion; I am just not sure if it’s best to adopt him and another single Guinea pig at the same time or wait until he adjusts as he has apparently been a “bully” to others before. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated.
I am adopting/picking up a single male Guinea pig on Saturday. He is approximately 1 year and 2 months old (best estimate).
I asked about how he is with other Guinea pigs and they told me he is currently by himself as he bullied the other 3 Guinea pigs he arrived to the rescue with.
I know Guinea pigs are meant to have interaction with other Guinea pigs, but I also know coming to a new place will be an adjustment. My question is - is it best to get him a companion from the get-go or wait?
There are other guinea pigs available at rescues in my area if he would do better with a companion; I am just not sure if it’s best to adopt him and another single Guinea pig at the same time or wait until he adjusts as he has apparently been a “bully” to others before. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated.