How do we find a compatable friend for our 2 year old female guinea pig?

[D&SMahoney7179((]

Hello,
We adopted a female guinea 2 yrs ago, not knowing much about them, but falling in love as soon as we held her. She was about 6 weeks old and she has become so sweet and affectionate. We're thinking she may be lonely and are wondering how best to find her a friend and how to introduce them without causing any stress. Any helpful suggestions? Thanks!

 

[Piggies&buns]

well done on getting her a friend. Piggies are highly social and need to live with another piggy.

The best way is via dating at a rescue centre. They can hopefully help find a compatible friend and introduce them for you. This will result in acceptance before you bring home a new piggy.

the guides below give further information on bonds and how to go about introducing

Sows: Behaviour and female health problems (including ovarian cysts)
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs

Moody guinea pigs: Depression, Bullying, Aggression, Stress, Fear and Antisocial Behaviour
Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities

 

[Wiebke]

Hello,
We adopted a female guinea 2 yrs ago, not knowing much about them, but falling in love as soon as we held her. She was about 6 weeks old and she has become so sweet and affectionate. We're thinking she may be lonely and are wondering how best to find her a friend and how to introduce them without causing any stress. Any helpful suggestions? Thanks!

If you can take your girl rescue dating so she has a say in who she wants to live with (or not), then that would be best! There are thankfully several recommended good standard guinea pig rescues listed for your state. This ensures that you come home only with a new piggy if acceptance has happened. You can look at both sows and neutered boars.
Guinea Lynx :: US Guinea Pig Rescue and Shelter Organizations
This is another good rescue/sanctuary operating out of Bloomersville that may have guinea pigs: The Pipsqueakery


Otherwise you have to have a plan B at the ready in case the bonding fails and you have to brace for all the other usual problems that can come with piggies that have not undergone a quarantine/medical care and pregnancy watch at the rescue.
New guinea pigs: Sexing, vet checks&customer rights, URI, ringworm and parasites