New Guinea Pig Owner

[mrs_roberts]

Hi there my names Leanne I've just got a baby guinea pig he's only about 5 weeks old and the pet shop who sold him to me appatently don't no his sex my opinion of them have gone very down since I bought him. I don't no if he's a boy but we've named him Baxter iam hoping to get him some company when he's more comfortable and maybe I can check to see if he's a "he" or not lol
He's only been with us for 4 days but I get him out every night and he snuggles in my dressing gown with me even caught him taking a snooze tonight is this a good thing?
He's still very skittish around the kids and my husband but I think he likes me :-)
iam hoping I learn loads on here and make some great friends

 

[Gizi]

A good way to tame a pig is to be patient as they have just gone in a new environment. Pet shops are horrible places, i think you should try and rescue next time
He seems to be doing fine. You will find lots of information about piglets around here.

 

[piggyfan]

Hello and welcome to the forum. If you open up a thread showing pictures of his bits people will be able to sex him for you. Guinea pigs are social animals and need company of their own kind and the best way of getting a friend is by taking him to your nearest rescue were he can choose his own friend as you cannot just put two guinea pigs together and hope they get on. In the meantime this link will help you,
https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/how-do-i-settle-shy-new-guinea-pigs.36239/

 

[LisaAli]

Hi to the forum..

If you take a photo of your piggies "bits" and post on here then we maybe able to help you in determining your piggies sex. https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/how-to-post-photos.112751/ also this link you may find useful.
http://www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm

We have lots of care guides on the forum for you to browse through, here's a couple to get you started
https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/how-do-i-settle-shy-new-guinea-pigs.36239/
https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk...or-a-balanced-general-guinea-pig-diet.116460/

Please ask any questions you may have, just start a thread in the appropriate section and our friendly members will get back to you..

In the meantime can you please add your location to your profile as it helps fellow members give any answers to questions you may have that may be area/country specific. This can be done by clicking on your username, then personal details, then add location......

Lisa & Ali..

 

[Flutterby]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Good luck with Baxter, be 'he' a 'he' or a 'she'

 

[mrs_roberts]

I will take a photo and put it up that's a great idea :-) I just want to give him some time he's just starting to get used to me I don't wanna scare him when we're making progress lol

 

[Wiebke]

Hi and welcome!

The best way to go about finding the right company of the correct gender would be by dating your little one at one of our recommended piggy savvy good standard rescues once they reopen in the New Year. That way, your Baby can be properly sexed by an experienced person and can find a companion he/she clicks with straight away - that is the key to a happy piggy bond. At this young Age, the Baby is likely to profit from an auntie/uncle figure to help educate and socialise the baby, which also helps to keep the dominance clear cut in the long run.

Here is our recommended rescues locator. All these rescues have a mandatory quarantine and pregnancy watch. As our Forum recommendations re. minimal cage size etc. complies and even surpasses RSPCA recommendations, there shouldn't be any problems with the rehoming process. By going rescue, you also have got a place to fall back if things are not going to plan.
https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/pages/guinea-pig-rescue-locator/