Jasperandtoffee
New Born Pup
Hi…
New to keeping Guinea pigs. We have two young piggies about 2 and 3 months old. I got them from a rescue place about 2 weeks ago. I’m pretty sure they weren’t bonded or used to being handled. It was very difficult to catch one of them. Long story but I really wanted older pigs that were used to being handled. Anyway, they are slowly settling in and now taking food out of our hands.
My question is, when should we start handling them. I haven’t handled them since we got them as I thought it might be too distressing for them and take longer to settle in. I have no idea what I’m doing really. Or should I be trying to handle them so they get used to it.
Any advice appreciated! Thanks
New to keeping Guinea pigs. We have two young piggies about 2 and 3 months old. I got them from a rescue place about 2 weeks ago. I’m pretty sure they weren’t bonded or used to being handled. It was very difficult to catch one of them. Long story but I really wanted older pigs that were used to being handled. Anyway, they are slowly settling in and now taking food out of our hands.
My question is, when should we start handling them. I haven’t handled them since we got them as I thought it might be too distressing for them and take longer to settle in. I have no idea what I’m doing really. Or should I be trying to handle them so they get used to it.
Any advice appreciated! Thanks