New boars not eating

[Chloe.123]

I dont know if this is the right place to post, I'm not new to owning piggies but my boars are new to me (if that makes sense).

So yesterday I collected two 8 week old boars. Its safe to say I'm in love already! Anyway I put a small amount of veggies in the hutch last night and they hadn't touched them, there wasn't any evidence of them moving around the hutch at all. Is this just the new environment etc or something else? I'm getting concerned that they've had no food for nearly 24 hours. There is hay and dry food in there as well.

Thanks

 

[Wiebke]

I dont know if this is the right place to post, I'm not new to owning piggies but my boars are new to me (if that makes sense).

So yesterday I collected two 8 week old boars. Its safe to say I'm in love already! Anyway I put a small amount of veggies in the hutch last night and they hadn't touched them, there wasn't any evidence of them moving around the hutch at all. Is this just the new environment etc or something else? I'm getting concerned that they've had no food for nearly 24 hours. There is hay and dry food in there as well.

Thanks

Hi!

Any new environment can be very frightening. Please cover the hutch and close any ramps until your boys are settling in and are comfortable on the level they are living on. Make sure that you water and hay very close by where they are denning up.
You may find the links below helpful.
How Do I Settle Shy New Guinea Pigs?
Arrival in a home from the perspective of pet shop guinea pigs
What to check and look out for in new guinea pigs (vet checks, sexing, parasites&illness)

Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering And Cuddling Tips
How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pig Safely

 

[Chloe.123]

Thank you, I'll read through the links

 

[VickiA]

It’s not uncommon for them to stay hidden away until they feel secure. They are young and have had a big change. Try putting hay, veggies, pellets etc right next to where they are hiding so they don’t have to come out. A nice piece of juicy cucumber will help keep them hydrated while they settle in. And providing as much cover as possible in the form of tunnels, stools, etc so they don’t feel exposed will also help them feel less vulnerable as they settle in.