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hi I'm new to this forum just got our beautiful boy and hes very shy keep handling so he gets used to us. At the moment hes always in his house until i get him out.is this normal in the first weeks.hes eating well.
 
Hi and welcome to this forum. This link will advice you.
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/faq-how-do-i-settle-shy-new-guinea-pigs.36239/

It is perfectly normal for a new piggy to hide. Will you be getting him a friend? Guinea pigs are social animals and need company of their own kind. If you take him to a rescue he will be able to choose his own friend. This saves you getting a guinea pig only to find they do not get on. This link will show you your nearest rescue.
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/pages/guinea-pig-rescue-locator/
 
Hi :wel:to the forum..

Can you please add your location to your profile as it helps fellow members give any answers to questions you may have that may be area/country specific. This can be done by clicking on your username, then personal details, then add location......

Enjoy the forum...
 
Hi and welcome!

Give your little boy time to get his bearings and win confidence. It is harder for single youngsters, as they very much rely on guidance from other piggies; they are group animals. Just be patient and persist. Talk to him lots and lure him with bits of veg.

In the longer term, you may want to think about getting a same sex companion, ideally from a good rescue that will take character compatibility (the key to a stable boar bond) into account. This is unfortunately not always possible, so it would be helpful for everybody if you added your country, state or (for the UK) your county. Click on your username on the top bar, then go to personal details/location. Thanks!
https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/faq-companionship.37654/
 
thanks for your advice but still abit worried because he hasn't drunk much.also we will be considering about getting him a mate
 
Welcome to the forum, nice to here about you new piggy Coco. Lots of piggies hardly ever drink water because they get sufficient through their daily veggie intake.
 
thanks for advice.yes he eats lots of veg but is cabbage ok because he likes it.i love him so much i just want to do whats right for him
 
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