Hi, so 2 days ago I got a new lady guinea pig. Her old family couldn't have her anymore as their kid was alergic to her, so they gave her to me. She is one year old now and was living alone. Because I already have one guinea pig at home (she's two years old) and her friend died a few months ago, of old age, I decided to get her a friend.
On the first day I introduced them slowly, in the big outdoor fenced area/cage. I kept the new one in the separated cage, so they could smell each other and meet. It went really well, so after a couple hours I let the new one out and let them meet properly. My old one was crazy about her, she inprinted on her the second she saw her. She was grooming and licking her, shared her food and was very friendly.
Well the new one was unsure at first. She was startled if my old one ran to her or started licking her all of a sudden. So for the night, I kept them separated. The next day was the same. The old one was obsessed with her, always kept close, looking for a chance to give her kisses and to cuddle. New girl let her many times, but when she wanted space, she moved away or "hissed" once, when the old one scared her, while jumping over her.
With me and my family, she is still a bit unsure. I have to announce myself when picking her up so I don't scare her. She nipped (gently) my dad when he startled her one time, trying to move her closer to food.
I kept them separated at night (indoor cage) just to be sure.
Do you think the new one will get used to my old one's over friendliness and love, and will they get along? So far she wasn't aggressive to her at all tho, she's just a bit scared. And will she get used to me and my family over time? How can I make her more comfortable and when should I let them both sleep together in the indoor cage over night?
On the first day I introduced them slowly, in the big outdoor fenced area/cage. I kept the new one in the separated cage, so they could smell each other and meet. It went really well, so after a couple hours I let the new one out and let them meet properly. My old one was crazy about her, she inprinted on her the second she saw her. She was grooming and licking her, shared her food and was very friendly.
Well the new one was unsure at first. She was startled if my old one ran to her or started licking her all of a sudden. So for the night, I kept them separated. The next day was the same. The old one was obsessed with her, always kept close, looking for a chance to give her kisses and to cuddle. New girl let her many times, but when she wanted space, she moved away or "hissed" once, when the old one scared her, while jumping over her.
With me and my family, she is still a bit unsure. I have to announce myself when picking her up so I don't scare her. She nipped (gently) my dad when he startled her one time, trying to move her closer to food.
I kept them separated at night (indoor cage) just to be sure.
Do you think the new one will get used to my old one's over friendliness and love, and will they get along? So far she wasn't aggressive to her at all tho, she's just a bit scared. And will she get used to me and my family over time? How can I make her more comfortable and when should I let them both sleep together in the indoor cage over night?
