New Guinea Pig (help Plz)

[happy_piggy]

About a month ago I adopted my "male" guinea pig, Umi. He was doing well alone in his cage but after a month I decided to get another piggy. Yesterday I adopted Kyper and he was said to be a male. I did the proper introductions for them both and put them in the cage together when I went to bed.

Throughout the night they chased each other around and made many weird sounds. Kyper would constantly male a low purr sound, almost like a growl, and Umi would occasionally do a high pitch wheek. They also rumblestrutted.

When I woke up I noticed they were acting a little agressive, and I quickly took Umi out of the cage. When doing so I noticed small bumps on "his" stomach.

Does this all mean that Umi may be pregnant? I'm really worried about both of them.

 

[happy_piggy]

Umi is 3 months old and Kyper is 8 months old

 

[Crystella]

Firstly, did you check out the sex of Kyper yourself or were you told? Some times shops don't get it right so best thing to do it to check yourself. Just see if their bits are the same. If you are still not sure try and post a picture on here and we will do our best.
Secondly if Kyper was bought from a shop and not from a rescue, he needs to be quarantined just in case he may pass something on to Umi. Here is a link to understand why this needs to be done.
Importance Of Quarantine
After the time has past you can then work on bonding them. I've included links on the dominance behaviors and what may happen with your boars during this time.
Boars: A guide to successful companionship.
Introducing And Re-introducing Guinea Pigs
Illustrated Bonding / Dominance Behaviours And Dynamics
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs

Hope you have a good read of everything and that it helps you understand how the boys will react/bond with each other.

 

[happy_piggy]

Firstly, did you check out the sex of Kyper yourself or were you told? Some times shops don't get it right so best thing to do it to check yourself. Just see if their bits are the same. If you are still not sure try and post a picture on here and we will do our best.
Secondly if Kyper was bought from a shop and not from a rescue, he needs to be quarantined just in case he may pass something on to Umi. Here is a link to understand why this needs to be done.
Importance Of Quarantine
After the time has past you can then work on bonding them. I've included links on the dominance behaviors and what may happen with your boars during this time.
Boars: A guide to successful companionship.
Introducing And Re-introducing Guinea Pigs
Illustrated Bonding / Dominance Behaviours And Dynamics
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs

Hope you have a good read of everything and that it helps you understand how the boys will react/bond with each other.

Thank you very much! I got them both from pet smart whom said they only get boys. If they are both boys, is this behavior normal?

 

[Crystella]

Yes as they need to sort out who's the boss. The high pitch wheek is just the submissive boar letting the boss know 'yeah, you're the boss'. The thing to watch out for is if they start fighting and drawing blood as that means they don't get on.

 

[zombieprincess]

Can you explain by what you mean as bumps on his stomach? They may well be his nipples in which case is perfectly normal for males as well as females.

It may well be worth checking this thread for some links on how to sex piggies. By the time guinea pigs are far enough into pregnancy for it to be visible to the eye they bulge out at the sides and you can feel the big hard limps of the babies, rather than carring pups in their tummy area.

 

[Tiamolly123]

It could be
they are trying to work out who's boss, provided they don't draw blood. Def read some of the links Crystella has put in for you. As well as quarantine, you need to introduce them on neutral territory.

 

[VickiA]

Please can you post photos of both piggies' genitals. We can then check if they have been correctly sexed for you

 

[Helenb47]

Recently bought to male guinea pigs but seem very shy and timid and run back into their bedroom area but today one has taken to laying down in cage and not in his bedroom does this mean he is now adapting and settling in his new home or should I be worried never had guinea pigs before so a bit unsure can any help thanks in advance.

 

[JenniferG]

Recently bought to male guinea pigs but seem very shy and timid and run back into their bedroom area but today one has taken to laying down in cage and not in his bedroom does this mean he is now adapting and settling in his new home or should I be worried never had guinea pigs before so a bit unsure can any help thanks in advance.

Sounds like they're feeling more secure in their environment.

 

[Helenb47]

Thanks I was getting a little worried still taking their food into bedroom but seem to be coming out a little more and run away when try to pick them up so I have left them and not attempted to pick them up until more settled just hope I'm doing the right thing

 

[JenniferG]

This is a pregnant piggy...she's getting bigger at the sides. I don't think we realised she was pregnant when this was taken but my daughter noticed that she was getting wider, and that's when we had her checked by a vet. The vet could feel the babies. I think she was about half way through her pregnancy here.

 

[Helenb47]

Awww bless her hope all goes well

 

[Wiebke]

About a month ago I adopted my "male" guinea pig, Umi. He was doing well alone in his cage but after a month I decided to get another piggy. Yesterday I adopted Kyper and he was said to be a male. I did the proper introductions for them both and put them in the cage together when I went to bed.

Throughout the night they chased each other around and made many weird sounds. Kyper would constantly male a low purr sound, almost like a growl, and Umi would occasionally do a high pitch wheek. They also rumblestrutted.

When I woke up I noticed they were acting a little agressive, and I quickly took Umi out of the cage. When doing so I noticed small bumps on "his" stomach.

Does this all mean that Umi may be pregnant? I'm really worried about both of them.

Hi! boars have nipples that look pretty much the same as sows. they also bond through mating. their behaviour is perfectly normal for boars.

However, as mis-sexing is a fact of life, it is advisable to always check the sex of your guinea pigs upon arrival. If in doubt, you are welcome to post clear pictures of the sex in our pregnancy and section.
Sexing Guinea Pigs: How to Sex a Guinea Pig

You may also find these links here helpful:
Guinea pig body quirks
Illustrated Bonding / Dominance Behaviours And Dynamics
Boars: A guide to successful companionship.

We have got more useful guides in our information bundle for new owners. We have got lots more information at the top of our various Care sections, but you are always welcome to ask.
" Starter Kit" Of Information Threads For New Owners

 

[happy_piggy]

Hi! boars have nipples that look pretty much the same as sows. they also bond through mating. their behaviour is perfectly normal for boars.

However, as mis-sexing is a fact of life, it is advisable to always check the sex of your guinea pigs upon arrival. If in doubt, you are welcome to post clear pictures of the sex in our pregnancy and section.
Sexing Guinea Pigs: How to Sex a Guinea Pig

You may also find these links here helpful:
Guinea pig body quirks
Illustrated Bonding / Dominance Behaviours And Dynamics
Boars: A guide to successful companionship.

We have got more useful guides in our information bundle for new owners. We have got lots more information at the top of our various Care sections, but you are always welcome to ask.
" Starter Kit" Of Information Threads For New Owners

Hi! boars have nipples that look pretty much the same as sows. they also bond through mating. their behaviour is perfectly normal for boars.

However, as mis-sexing is a fact of life, it is advisable to always check the sex of your guinea pigs upon arrival. If in doubt, you are welcome to post clear pictures of the sex in our pregnancy and section.
Sexing Guinea Pigs: How to Sex a Guinea Pig

You may also find these links here helpful:
Guinea pig body quirks
Illustrated Bonding / Dominance Behaviours And Dynamics
Boars: A guide to successful companionship.

We have got more useful guides in our information bundle for new owners. We have got lots more information at the top of our various Care sections, but you are always welcome to ask.
" Starter Kit" Of Information Threads For New Owners

Thank you very much! I have now confirmed they are both boys so it must have been normal behavior.