GrassyPiggies
New Born Pup
Hi all,
I very sadly, and suddenly, lost one of my boars about 2 weeks ago, and am looking for advice on how to look after my remaining piggie, and getting him a friend. Baloo had teeth issues (likely genetic) since he was around 3 years old, and passed at the age of 4yrs, 7 months. It was definitely very unexpected and heartbreaking, but he survived about a year and a half longer than the expected survival time of most guinea pigs with his issues, and I'm very thankful for having that time with him.
Sparki, Baloo's buddy, is 3 years old is quite a clingy guinea pig but also a bit dominant. He is definitely quieter and more skittish now, and is doing an odd "shivering" thing whenever I hold him. He is eating and drinking well, but is out of sorts. I've made sure his cage is near the activity, and have been giving him lots of floor time and cuddles, which seems to make him a bit happier.
Regarding getting him a friend, I've only every kept Rex guinea pigs, as I love the breed and their docile nature, and want to stick to this. Sparki's breeder is trying to rehome one of their adult boars, and I am wondering if this would be a good option. They are really lovely people, and Sparki has never shown any of the genetic defects that my other rexes (from more local breeders) have had. If this seems like a good option, I will inquire about the personality of the boar, and hopefully arrange a "meet and greet" to see if they get on.
Is there anything else I should do to keep Sparki happy in the meantime? And would this boar be a potential option?
Thank you heaps in advance.
I very sadly, and suddenly, lost one of my boars about 2 weeks ago, and am looking for advice on how to look after my remaining piggie, and getting him a friend. Baloo had teeth issues (likely genetic) since he was around 3 years old, and passed at the age of 4yrs, 7 months. It was definitely very unexpected and heartbreaking, but he survived about a year and a half longer than the expected survival time of most guinea pigs with his issues, and I'm very thankful for having that time with him.
Sparki, Baloo's buddy, is 3 years old is quite a clingy guinea pig but also a bit dominant. He is definitely quieter and more skittish now, and is doing an odd "shivering" thing whenever I hold him. He is eating and drinking well, but is out of sorts. I've made sure his cage is near the activity, and have been giving him lots of floor time and cuddles, which seems to make him a bit happier.
Regarding getting him a friend, I've only every kept Rex guinea pigs, as I love the breed and their docile nature, and want to stick to this. Sparki's breeder is trying to rehome one of their adult boars, and I am wondering if this would be a good option. They are really lovely people, and Sparki has never shown any of the genetic defects that my other rexes (from more local breeders) have had. If this seems like a good option, I will inquire about the personality of the boar, and hopefully arrange a "meet and greet" to see if they get on.
Is there anything else I should do to keep Sparki happy in the meantime? And would this boar be a potential option?
Thank you heaps in advance.