ImmyH
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi folks,
Hoping for some different view points from other piggie parents.
I got a new piggie from a rescue about 10 days ago and tried bonding her with my 2 existing sows, Posey and Petal.
They have been living in separate c&c cages, but sharing the bars so they can see and smell each other.
Unfortunately when I introduced them face to face today (in a neutral space), new pig and Petal started fighting and petal got bitten (blood drawn). I took Petal straight to the vet and she will be fine. Fairly shallow puncture wound to the cheek. Some medication, cuddles and snacks and the vet says she will be fine.
But now I don’t know what to do. I think I have 4 options:
1) try bonding again after some more time living side by side
2) return new piggie to rescue
3) have new piggie living as a solo pig in sight/ smell of the others
4) find new a piggie a friend (with the help of a bonding service) and have 2 separate herds living next to each other.
I understand all have pros and cons but would be grateful for some input from other piggie people.
Thank you
Hoping for some different view points from other piggie parents.
I got a new piggie from a rescue about 10 days ago and tried bonding her with my 2 existing sows, Posey and Petal.
They have been living in separate c&c cages, but sharing the bars so they can see and smell each other.
Unfortunately when I introduced them face to face today (in a neutral space), new pig and Petal started fighting and petal got bitten (blood drawn). I took Petal straight to the vet and she will be fine. Fairly shallow puncture wound to the cheek. Some medication, cuddles and snacks and the vet says she will be fine.
But now I don’t know what to do. I think I have 4 options:
1) try bonding again after some more time living side by side
2) return new piggie to rescue
3) have new piggie living as a solo pig in sight/ smell of the others
4) find new a piggie a friend (with the help of a bonding service) and have 2 separate herds living next to each other.
I understand all have pros and cons but would be grateful for some input from other piggie people.
Thank you