How long to get used to us

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Okay, I am sure I am being hastry. How long does it take for the piggies to get used to us and not run away when we try to pick them up. It is often a guessing game as to where Rocket is going to bolt to.

The Moho, wees on me, he does not nibble or move around with any warning, next thing there is a squirt and warmth down my shirt. Hmmm{:| My clothes get washed even when spotlessly clean.

I heard it takes 3-5 weeks to get used to their owners. Any advice?

Nicki
 
It really depends a lot - some piggies (especially preloved and regularly handled pets) take only days; some other take months, if they are adults, come from stressful situations and have never had human contact before.
Young guinea pigs have to learn stuff - including that you do not like to be weed on! If you gently tell him off (uh,uh) and put him back, he'll eventually get the message. Especially, if you give him a little treat afterwards on those occasions he does NOT make a mess! You can usually get to a piggy via its guts! Tell him that he is a good boy, like you would with a dog, whenever there is the slightest reason!
 
One of my cockiest pigs still bolts for the blue whenever I try to get hold of him...however, he loves a good cuddle! He's one of the pair who are fine with anything - people, doors banging, hoover...

My shyest pig is the easiest to pick up - he'll just let you get hold of him. He likes a good cuddle too, but is so scared when he knows someone is in the same room as him when he's out of his pigloo. He's slowly getting better and will sometimes venture out for some food, but he runs away if you so much as move! I've had him for 2 years this November!

So, in a nutshell, there is no given time...each pig is different!:))
 
Thanks folks - I need to wait and get to know them more before I can even think of anything else
 
Hiya, I'm in the same boat as you, my wee piggie is also very shy and I'm ot so good at patience lol... but I know I have to be! :)
 
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