CheeseMommy
Junior Guinea Pig
We finally are able to adopt a new pig.
Queso, our pig we've had for a few months, is 3 years old and has been very comfortable and happy since we got him. His previous owner just informed me that he can try to be the boss in the last duo he was in.
Salsa, the new guinea pig we just got, is 2 years old. His previous owner tells me that she tried to put him in the cage with her other guinea pig and there was a scuffle that resulted in an injury. However, she did not try to properly introduce the pigs.
Our plan is to keep Salsa for a few days to help him get accustomed to us then introduce him in a new environment to Queso. We may even bathe them together and if they get along, put them in a newly cleaned and rearranged cage.
I'm just wondering, should I be overly concerned that they won't get along? My biggest fear is something will happen to Queso, as he's been our baby for so long. I really want them to get together, but will it be impossible for them to bond if they've both exhibited dominant behavior in other herds in the past?
Queso, our pig we've had for a few months, is 3 years old and has been very comfortable and happy since we got him. His previous owner just informed me that he can try to be the boss in the last duo he was in.
Salsa, the new guinea pig we just got, is 2 years old. His previous owner tells me that she tried to put him in the cage with her other guinea pig and there was a scuffle that resulted in an injury. However, she did not try to properly introduce the pigs.
Our plan is to keep Salsa for a few days to help him get accustomed to us then introduce him in a new environment to Queso. We may even bathe them together and if they get along, put them in a newly cleaned and rearranged cage.
I'm just wondering, should I be overly concerned that they won't get along? My biggest fear is something will happen to Queso, as he's been our baby for so long. I really want them to get together, but will it be impossible for them to bond if they've both exhibited dominant behavior in other herds in the past?