New Guinea Pig Not Moving

[apryn1022]

this morning i got two 6 week old female guinea pigs they were both nervous at first but after about 4 hours one of them stopped hiding and starting eating and moving although one of them hasn't moved for around 7 hours and when i touch him or pick him up he doesn't move either (i only picked him up to see if he was ok) is this normal or should i be concerned

 

[Freela]

It's possible she's just very scared still- some fearful pigs will pretty much hide and only come out for food and drink when the lights are out. Some pigs also freeze out of fear even when they are being picked up. Assuming she appears healthy (no heaving sides, no nasal discharge, clear eyes, fur not ruffled) I would just leave her in to settle some more. It can easily take a few days at least for new pigs to feel brave enough to behave confidently in a new place. Some adjust very quickly, other more cautious personalities need a lot more time.

 

[Wiebke]

this morning i got two 6 week old female guinea pigs they were both nervous at first but after about 4 hours one of them stopped hiding and starting eating and moving although one of them hasn't moved for around 7 hours and when i touch him or pick him up he doesn't move either (i only picked him up to see if he was ok) is this normal or should i be concerned

Hi and welcome!

Please give your guinea pigs time to settle in and get their bearings, That can take some time.

We have got lots of tips on what you can do to let your piggies settle in. Most shop and breeder piggies have never been in a home or had much in the way of human interaction; they are prey animals, so you need to work around their natural instincts. They are unfortunately not the instant animated cuddly toys that many people take them for. On the other hand, they are much more complex and interesting animals.

Please take the time to read through our detailed guides. They are have all the tips you need right now.
How Do I Settle Shy New Guinea Pigs?
How To Understand Guinea Pig Instincts And Speak Piggy Body Language
How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pig

You can find more helpful information for new owners for as smooth a start as possible via this link. It combines answers to the most often encountered issues with some important need-to-know information that most newbies are not aware of, but that can save them lots of problems along the way.
New Owners' " How To" Starter Kit