Hi all, I have some guinea pigs that I took from from a friend who cannot care for them any longer. I believe the guinea pigs are around 3 years old. Firstly, I'm certain they hate me. The pair of them do not like being touched or having people near them. They also don't take too well to being separated. One of them is more dominant and confident than the other and will very cautiously approach me for food whilst the other is quite reluctant to come near me, and will scamper off if I make any movement. Does anyone have any tips for making them more tame, and perhaps being comfortable enough with me to allow me to pick them up and pet them?
It's also worth noting that I have been looking after them for a year now, so they are familiar with me. In the early stages I tried only feeding them fruit and veg by hand in an attempt to make being around me a positive experience, but this didn't seem to work.
It's also worth noting that I have been looking after them for a year now, so they are familiar with me. In the early stages I tried only feeding them fruit and veg by hand in an attempt to make being around me a positive experience, but this didn't seem to work.