SpottyDotty101
New Born Pup
Hi,
Be Guinea pig owner here. We got two beautiful Guinea pig brothers a few weeks ago when they were 11 weeks old. All was well for the first 3 weeks then last week we noticed that one Guinea pig was being chased and harassed by the other. They are either together in a large outside run during the day (which seems to be okay on the whole) or inside in cage with a added run where most of the unwanted behaviour occurs. I have needed to keep them separate but next to each other inside. The dominant piggie seems to be growing at a much faster rate even though they both appear to be eating well. What is causing me most concern is that today when handling the 'submissive' piggy we felt bumps on his body (we have not witness a full on 'fight' or seen any blood/ noted any injury). Not sure what to do? Any advise from more experienced owners would be most welcome. Thank you in advance.
Be Guinea pig owner here. We got two beautiful Guinea pig brothers a few weeks ago when they were 11 weeks old. All was well for the first 3 weeks then last week we noticed that one Guinea pig was being chased and harassed by the other. They are either together in a large outside run during the day (which seems to be okay on the whole) or inside in cage with a added run where most of the unwanted behaviour occurs. I have needed to keep them separate but next to each other inside. The dominant piggie seems to be growing at a much faster rate even though they both appear to be eating well. What is causing me most concern is that today when handling the 'submissive' piggy we felt bumps on his body (we have not witness a full on 'fight' or seen any blood/ noted any injury). Not sure what to do? Any advise from more experienced owners would be most welcome. Thank you in advance.