Indroducing New Guinea Pig

[natz88]

Over the Christmas period I plan to spend the time with my guinea pigs introducing my new guinea pig to my existing older guinea pig. They are both female. Does anybody have any tips to help in this process?

 

[piggyfan]

This link will help you,
https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/faq-introducing-and-re-introducing-guinea-pigs.38562/

 

[Candice Warner]

Just put them in two separate cages but put, them close together allowing them to sniff each other, then if you think they are comfortable with each other put them in the same cage and watch them, see how they get on together.

 

[LisaAli]

It is a good idea to put them close to each other in separate cages once a recommended quarantine period has elapsed, then later introduce them to each other on neutral ground as per our forum sticky which @piggyfan has given you. https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/faq-introducing-and-re-introducing-guinea-pigs.38562/.

Lisa & Ali..

 

[Maisy and Poppy]

If you have a large cage put some wire in between or c and c grids so they can see each other and make a bit of contact without biting each other. Switch the piggies sides so one guinea pig is in the other piggies side and that piggie is in the other piggies side. When you think they are friendly remove the wire and supervise thier introduction. If they do not get on put the wire back and start again.

 

[natz88]

Thanks for all your advice. After letting them get used to each other side by side for a few days they were successfully paired up in the same cage yesterday. They seem to be getting on well

 

[piggyfan]

That is great!

 

[natz88]

I am so happy about it. There was always the worry if they never got on any then they would have to be permanently separated.

 

[piggyfan]

I'm really happy for you.

 

[Maisy and Poppy]

Can you post some pics of them please? Well done!

 

[Candice Warner]

Yes, post some pics.

 

[natz88]

This is Ginny my older piggy...

And this is Bobbi my new piggy...

I don't have any pictures of them together yet.

 

[piggyfan]

Gunny is beautiful. Bobbi is so fluffy! They are gorgeous.

 

[Maisy and Poppy]

Wow, your piggies are beautiful! Gunny looks like an older version of my guinea pig Poppy!

 

[natz88]

Yes she does! And I can see Bobbi's hair is going to be fun as she gets bigger!

 

[Julie M]

Aww lovely Girls. Glad they are friends.

 

[Flutterby]

They are both gorgeous!

 

[Abbie]

Oh my! They are beautiful! I have a soft spot for Bobbi though, because I have a thing for black piggies! I just want to cuddle her, awww

 

[Candice Warner]

Aw they are adorable, I love little Bobbi.