Cavies1023
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi everyone, I am a new Cavey owner. I have two Boars, Teddies from a show breeder. I have had them now for two weeks, they are 7 weeks old and from the same litter. One is much smaller then the other and I can tell that the bigger one is the Alpha. I did not know about this forum and made some mistakes the first week. I had a Midwest cage first but found it to be too small and flimsy. I recently ordered and upgraded to a 2x4 C&C cage with a loft that will be getting here in a few days. They are getting fresh vegetables everyday.
I have two hide away but it seems the Alpha argues with the other one throughout the day and they are either in one hideout together or separate but there is always and argument and the smaller one is being bullied at times.
I know it is a bit back and forth for them but as of next week It will all be set up perfectly.
What are your recommendations for the cage set up? Should they be separated for a while? Double up on everything despite it taking up extra cage space? I am open to all suggestions including what you think I should do to bond with them and how to pick them up best...with a towel? Also, do you prefer to feed them in the am and the pm or do you make food available throughout the day?
Thank you so much!
I have two hide away but it seems the Alpha argues with the other one throughout the day and they are either in one hideout together or separate but there is always and argument and the smaller one is being bullied at times.
I know it is a bit back and forth for them but as of next week It will all be set up perfectly.
What are your recommendations for the cage set up? Should they be separated for a while? Double up on everything despite it taking up extra cage space? I am open to all suggestions including what you think I should do to bond with them and how to pick them up best...with a towel? Also, do you prefer to feed them in the am and the pm or do you make food available throughout the day?
Thank you so much!