Can I Have A Trio, Or Should I Make In Four

[maxdawn]

I have a 1yr neutered boy and a 10wk girl at the minute. They have been together for 4 wks and getting on very well. I'm going to look at some 8 week old girls on friday, from someone on this forum. I was thinking of getting just 1 of her little girls but I have just read that trios can have problems with 1 being left out. Could someone please give me some advice. Thanks. @katanamoon I have tag you in this so you can see what people say

 

[Wiebke]

At that young age, it shouldn't be a huge problem adding a second girl, but if you can, bring your duo for a little meet and greet intro on a towel in the bath tub. Acceptance usually happens within 15-30 after first interaction, so it won't take long to find out!
You are bound to see some dominance as the girls are working out a hierarchy once you are past the acceptance phase. Please clean out your cage and if possible, rearrange it bit so it is a bit more neutral, but at that young age, babies expect to be pushed to the bottom of the stack and their priority is being part of a family.
Here are tips for travelling: https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/travelling-with-guinea-pigs.109071/

 

[maxdawn]

At that young age, it shouldn't be a huge problem adding a second girl, but if you can, bring your duo for a little meet and greet intro on a towel in the bath tub. Acceptance usually happens within 15-30 after first interaction, so it won't take long to find out!
You are bound to see some dominance as the girls are working out a hierarchy once you are past the acceptance phase. Please clean out your cage and if possible, rearrange it bit so it is a bit more neutral, but at that young age, babies expect to be pushed to the bottom of the stack and their priority is being part of a family.
Here are tips for travelling: https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/travelling-with-guinea-pigs.109071/

Thanks,