2 BROTHERS

[PICKLEPOT]

I HAVE 2 BROTHERS NOW 5 MONTHS OLD I HAVE HAD THEM SINCE 8 WEEKS OLD THE ARE GROWING GREAT EAT AND DRINK PLENTY VERY ACTIVE POP-CORNING EVERY DAY BUT THE BIG PROBLEM IS THEY WILL NOT BE TOUCHED SO I CAN NOT WEIGH THEM OR HEALTH CHECK THEM
I HAVE USED THEIR SNUGGLE PODS AND TUBES TO LIFT THEM OUT BUT WHEN I TRY TO EVEN TOUCH THEIR NOSE THEY BITE ME
BOTH ARE THE SAME
THEY KNOW THEIR NAMES AND COME WHEN I CALL THEM THEY FEED FROM MY HAND EVEN THE TINY KIBBLE WITH NO PROBLEMS BUT WHEN I TRY TO SNEAK A STROKE OF THEM THEY RUN
I REALLY NEED SOME HELP AS I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO
I HAVE TODAY CORNERED ONE OF THEM TO TRY AND PICK UP UNDER A BLANKET WITH NO SUCCESS
I INTRODUCE FOXY AND MOON

 

[Piggies&buns]

Welcome to the forum

It's very normal for them to not want to be touched - most piggies dont like to be handled but learn to tolerate it in time. It took one of mine a year and a half before he would even take food from my hand!

The best thing is to use a box or cat carrier and herd them into it. You can them weigh them in that carrier (provided you deduct the weight of the carrier)

How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pigs Safely

 

[Wiebke]

I HAVE 2 BROTHERS NOW 5 MONTHS OLD I HAVE HAD THEM SINCE 8 WEEKS OLD THE ARE GROWING GREAT EAT AND DRINK PLENTY VERY ACTIVE POP-CORNING EVERY DAY BUT THE BIG PROBLEM IS THEY WILL NOT BE TOUCHED SO I CAN NOT WEIGH THEM OR HEALTH CHECK THEM
I HAVE USED THEIR SNUGGLE PODS AND TUBES TO LIFT THEM OUT BUT WHEN I TRY TO EVEN TOUCH THEIR NOSE THEY BITE ME
BOTH ARE THE SAME
THEY KNOW THEIR NAMES AND COME WHEN I CALL THEM THEY FEED FROM MY HAND EVEN THE TINY KIBBLE WITH NO PROBLEMS BUT WHEN I TRY TO SNEAK A STROKE OF THEM THEY RUN
I REALLY NEED SOME HELP AS I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO
I HAVE TODAY CORNERED ONE OF THEM TO TRY AND PICK UP UNDER A BLANKET WITH NO SUCCESS
I INTRODUCE FOXY AND MOON

Hi and welcome

Guinea pigs are prey animals. Picking them up cuts very close to their instinct. Please try our hands-off method; it may need a little training though!

Please read up on the different prey animal instincts and how you can work around them. You will find the information and practical tips both helpful and very interesting:
Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering and Cuddling Tips
How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pigs Safely (including video on how to do so hands-off)

PS: We are a friendly and lively place and are doing our best to answer any threads during UK daytime hours as soon as any of us are coming on, so you will get an answer pretty quickly.
I would kindly ask you to please use normal type in your post. Capitals only are much more difficult to read and will put people off rather than the opposite.

 

[weepweeps]

Hello and welcome to the forum. They are both gorgeous.

 

[PICKLEPOT]

Hi and welcome

Guinea pigs are prey animals. Picking them up cuts very close to their instinct. Please try our hands-off method; it may need a little training though!

Please read up on the different prey animal instincts and how you can work around them. You will find the information and practical tips both helpful and very interesting:
Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering and Cuddling Tips
How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pigs Safely (including video on how to do so hands-off)

PS: There is no need to scream for attention on here. We are a friendly and lively place and are doing our best to answer any threads during UK daytime hours as soon as any of us are coming on. I would kindly ask you to use normal type. Capitals only are much more difficult to read and will put people off rather than the opposite.

SORRY I AM NOT SCREAMING MY KEYBOARD IS STUCK ON CAPS I AM AWAITING REPAIR PLEASE FORGIVE ME

 

[ThatPurpleB]

I'm sure there's a guide on here o

Hi and welcome

Guinea pigs are prey animals. Picking them up cuts very close to their instinct. Please try our hands-off method; it may need a little training though!

Please read up on the different prey animal instincts and how you can work around them. You will find the information and practical tips both helpful and very interesting:
Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering and Cuddling Tips
How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pigs Safely (including video on how to do so hands-off)

PS: There is no need to scream for attention on here. We are a friendly and lively place and are doing our best to answer any threads during UK daytime hours as soon as any of us are coming on. I would kindly ask you to use normal type. Capitals only are much more difficult to read and will put people off rather than the opposite.

I was just about to add thesame link on piggie whispering when your comment popped up!

The stuff in there is great and has really helped with my Nova. She's not a biter just hates being touched and uncooperative. She was very challenging just to pick up but now I even clip her nails myself no bother.

 

[Bill & Ted]

Hello and welcome to the forum
Your little chaps are gorgeous x