stef.trg
Teenage Guinea Pig
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Hey guys, another long one from me. For the last week I‘ve noticed Pewter being much more nippy than usual. She‘s always been nippy towards Buttons but the last week was especially „bad“. Whenever she wants to get in Buttons‘ spot she‘ll nip at her and chase her off. Sometimes, she’ll even just waddle over to wherever Buttons is and nip at her just because. Often, it‘s not just a single nip either but 3 or 4 in a row. Buttons squeals submissively every time it happens. In addition to this, I‘ve also noticed Cornelius starting to nip at her every now and again which is something that‘s only ever happened super rarely when they were still a pair. She‘ll also squeal submissively when Cornelius nips at her.
Buttons isn‘t withdrawn or hiding away from the others at all & is also not losing weight. No one blocks her from accessing food and water either. It’s just the nipping and squealing. She‘ll tense up and freeze whenever Pewter comes close. Tonight she also did this when Cornelius approached her.
Is this still normal behaviour or should I be worried? Could it be spring hormones or is my bond in trouble & we’re cruising towards an outsider situation? Anything I can/should be doing? I just want them to be happy & especially seeing Cornelius nip at her hurts my heart because she‘s loved him so much ever since I bonded them 2,5 years ago.
Thanks for any advice!
Buttons isn‘t withdrawn or hiding away from the others at all & is also not losing weight. No one blocks her from accessing food and water either. It’s just the nipping and squealing. She‘ll tense up and freeze whenever Pewter comes close. Tonight she also did this when Cornelius approached her.
Is this still normal behaviour or should I be worried? Could it be spring hormones or is my bond in trouble & we’re cruising towards an outsider situation? Anything I can/should be doing? I just want them to be happy & especially seeing Cornelius nip at her hurts my heart because she‘s loved him so much ever since I bonded them 2,5 years ago.
Thanks for any advice!