Dollyx
Junior Guinea Pig
So my two girls, Dolly and Pigeon aren't exactly the most loving bonded pair of sowes. They tolerate each other at best, never showing the other any affection. I don't know how typical that is for pairs.
But I do know that when Dolly (the dominate one) is in heat or it's that time of the season, she is really aggressive towards Pigeon, I also know that that is normal but it really takes a toll on my stress and sleep, as this usually happens around night time. This is happening right now, it also only lasts a day and a half but it is a rough day and a half.
I had kept Pigeon in a playpen on the ground for the time being, but after seeing her behavior I decided to put her back with Dolly, as I also know that separating them for a normal thing isn't the best idea.
So, what should I do during these times? I've kept Pigeon in a playpen before when this happened and she did nothing but stay in a hide. This time, she was all over the place, even popcorning (but I know that's also a stress response). I think I just need to put in earplugs and call it a night but is there anything else I could do? To make it easier on pigeon as she gets the brunt of Dolly's aggression?
But I do know that when Dolly (the dominate one) is in heat or it's that time of the season, she is really aggressive towards Pigeon, I also know that that is normal but it really takes a toll on my stress and sleep, as this usually happens around night time. This is happening right now, it also only lasts a day and a half but it is a rough day and a half.
I had kept Pigeon in a playpen on the ground for the time being, but after seeing her behavior I decided to put her back with Dolly, as I also know that separating them for a normal thing isn't the best idea.
So, what should I do during these times? I've kept Pigeon in a playpen before when this happened and she did nothing but stay in a hide. This time, she was all over the place, even popcorning (but I know that's also a stress response). I think I just need to put in earplugs and call it a night but is there anything else I could do? To make it easier on pigeon as she gets the brunt of Dolly's aggression?