We have just adopted two male guinea pigs today a lady was re-homing them, I have two daughters aged three and four I am looking for any tips/advice on how to make them feel safe and to help them settle in,
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No it's fine for them to see & stroke them as long as their is an adult in with them. Make sure the bedroom is locked. Children are fascinated by cute animals, their has been a case on the forum where a younger sister picked up a piggy & took him outside & the dog killed it. It's just a matter of being carefully. I always think it's good for children to have pets, they become very close, very quickly.Do you mean I should not let my children near them
Ok thank you! Of course I will get a lock for bedroom ASAP, I wouldn't leave them alone id be worried they would hurt the guinea pig, they are out there hidy hole and eating and lying about I'm thinking this is a good sign? X
This should be a good sign, it's showing that he is starting to feel safe when un-sheltered and "vulnerable".Recently bought two 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.
Have a watch of this videoThanks for replying there still unsure but stripey is now letting me stroke him in cage without running off still don't like being picked up but once picked up they settle and seem to enjoy there cuddles.