Spring100
Junior Guinea Pig
I am slowly looking for a third guinea pig for my bonded pair (neutered boar and sow). The advice I received before was to look for a pair of young sows (under 6 months).
This combination cannot easy be found in shelters in the Netherlands. So then I would have to search in pet stores or the internet. Because I prefer to adopt a guinea pig from the shelter, I will end up with a slightly older sow (i'm looking for max 3 years).
My own 1.5 year old sow is quite dominant. The bear is not really dominant, quite calm. But I think (just about) the boss. So I am specifically looking for a calm and submissive sow.
Are there any tips I can take with me in this process? I don't think quarantine is necessary, because the shelters I have in mind are reliable and professional. Should I do the bonding right away or keep the new sow separate for a while? And then really separately or next to the c&c cage in another cage?
This combination cannot easy be found in shelters in the Netherlands. So then I would have to search in pet stores or the internet. Because I prefer to adopt a guinea pig from the shelter, I will end up with a slightly older sow (i'm looking for max 3 years).
My own 1.5 year old sow is quite dominant. The bear is not really dominant, quite calm. But I think (just about) the boss. So I am specifically looking for a calm and submissive sow.
Are there any tips I can take with me in this process? I don't think quarantine is necessary, because the shelters I have in mind are reliable and professional. Should I do the bonding right away or keep the new sow separate for a while? And then really separately or next to the c&c cage in another cage?