When Do They Get Used To Things?

[Crystal.L]

Hey, when do guinea pigs get used to things like certain sounds or movements? My guinea pig's cage is on the floor as they are free roomed, so they can go into their cage if they want or they can come back outside if they want to. Will my guinea pigs get used to me hovering or squatting in front of their cage to fill up their hay feeder? How many times or how long will it take for guinea pigs used to sounds like vacuuming?

 

[Wiebke]

Hey, when do guinea pigs get used to things like certain sounds or movements? My guinea pig's cage is on the floor as they are free roomed, so they can go into their cage if they want or they can come back outside if they want to. Will my guinea pigs get used to me hovering or squatting in front of their cage to fill up their hay feeder? How many times or how long will it take for guinea pigs used to sounds like vacuuming?

Hi!

Be patient and persist; your piggies will eventually get used to it although the more timid will always make a beeline for a hidey, but no longer in a panic.

 

[Crystal.L]

Hi!

Be patient and persist; your piggies will eventually get used to it although the more timid will always make a beeline for a hidey, but no longer in a panic.

Great, thanks!

 

[Claire W]

I’ve had my two new piggies (I already had two) for just over 3 weeks and they are now used to the sound of the vacuum in their room and the other sounds of the household

 

[KathT]

Some things they get used to straight away - my OH gave them cucumber while he was making is lunch one day and now they expect it every day! Of course, the OH who doesn’t like animals now obliges every day and chats to them regularly!

 

[Freela]

They will adjust to things like getting food quickly... really 'scary' things like the vacuum may take a long time. My pigs still HATE the vacuum and they are 4 years and 6.5 years and we've had them since they were babies!