Hi Does Anyone Have Any Tips On Taming Baby Guinea Pigs?

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I juest recently got a baby guinea pig to go with some other pigs which are already tame and was wondering if anyone had anytips of taming babies.
 
Patience patience and more patience ! Guineapigs are naturally flighty animals and it does take time , try hand feeding them and stoking them , positive assoscation ! Hope this helps
 
MJG said:
Patience patience and more patience ! Guineapigs are naturally flighty animals and it does take time , try hand feeding them and stoking them , positive assoscation ! Hope this helps
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Thanks!
 
No worries , I know sometimes it seems like forever ! Took me about four months x
 
Remember to let them get used to the sound of your voice, talk to them all the time, even sing! Put their cage where they can see you and get used to you being around. Give treats and veg, so they associate you with something yummy. It will take time and patience. There is lots of advice on here for you to read, it helped me. Every piggie is different and they will soon get used to you. Good luck :)
 
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I juest recently got a baby guinea pig to go with some other pigs which are already tame and was wondering if anyone had anytips of taming babies.
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Hi! Be patient and persist. Your baby will take its cues from their elders and copy their behaviour. When you pick it up for a cuddle or for grooming etc., do so together with a relaxed adult.

You may find our guides helpful:
How To Understand Guinea Pig Instincts And Speak Piggy Body Language
How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pig
 
Bribery!! Find a food that is irresistible to your pigs. Offer it to them, and hope the youngster copies what the others when they come over for it. Also, as mentioned above, lots and lots of time and patience.

I collected two six week old babies form the Blue Cross at the beginning of September. One (Wenlock) is now pretty trusting and will join the adults in the dash for the edge of their run for tasty tipbits. The second youngster (Wellington) is still very timid although I have managed to get her to take high value food from me when she feels safe sitting under a box in a litter tray; it's very much on her terms though, which is fine, she'll get there eventually.
 
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