Habitat Upgrade & New Buddy for Gaia!

[leighas_life]

Hello everyone!

In some of my previous threads, I mentioned that my husband got me a lone guinea pig and a habitat that was too small. He was trying to make me happy and knew I wanted guinea pigs, but just assumed one would be fine if I gave it loads of attention. I set him right, though about them being herd animals and stuff. We started looking for a buddy and bought a bigger habitat (it arrived today!)

Today, I was so happy to be able to do the habitat upgrade and also put my guinea pig's new buddy in with her.

They seem indifferent to each other so far. I first introduced them in a smaller area to observe their behavior together.

Say hi to Gaia (tortoiseshell) and Nyx! (I confirmed they are both female!)

I'm reading different opinions about handling them after doing a habitat change/introducing a new buddy...etc. What is your thoughts on that?

We're also going to do a general vet check up. We like to do that with new pets.

https://imgur.com/a/NfcLoMd

 

[Siikibam]

I would give the new girl a week to settle in then you can start with hand feeding as a way to gain their trust. Remember you need to weigh them weekly at the same time (roughly) and same day. Be guided by them. If they don’t like it they don’t like it.

Does their housing meet the minimum space now? And two of everything? Looks like it.

 

[leighas_life]

Thank you for your help!
Yes, it meets the requirements! (We're also going to add on in the future!) And yes, 2 of everything and were going to add/change the layout for their enrichment (during bedding wash days.)

I spot clean daily and wash bedding weekly.

 

[Bill & Ted]

Gorgeous girlies, and lovely new house for them both, how lovely x

 

[Tara95]

Aww they're both adorable! Love your new set up - looks amazing! Beautiful fleece too! Cage looks very spacious - how big is it?

 

[flowerfairy]

Looks like the midwest cage. Lovely set up.

 

[SusieW]

Beautiful girls, love the fleece too!