Janice C
Adult Guinea Pig

Should I just open the partition between them? I don't think the Agoutis will make a fuss but will it change when the youngsters mature? I suppose though there's plenty of room so babies can nip back to their little beds if they become worried! Little Gracie seems to prefer her own company rather than the others anyway.It looks like he wants them with him - why not let him and see what comes off it?
Some boars make devoted nurses. My Bedo is still living his triplet wives he's looked after since they were 8 weeks old, and they are still very attached to him. It was love on first sniff between 3 year old Carwyn and 5 weeks old Heini - she taught the ex-neglect breeder boar how to popcorn and run, and these days she efficiently runs the group while Carwyn thinks he is in charge...
Should I just open the partition between them? I don't think the Agoutis will make a fuss but will it change when the youngsters mature? I suppose though there's plenty of room so babies can nip back to their little beds if they become worried! Little Gracie seems to prefer her own company rather than the others anyway.