HI, I INHERITED 2 BOARS.When I got them they were in a tiny cage. One was very ill with a large cut across his back. He'd scratched himself stupid or had a cut and then scratched. Let me just say we really don't know. They kept fighting so I made a 4 by 2 foot cage and put them there in a larger one as try out for them. It took a lot of money, time and tears to get the correct vet and help my wee guinea pig. Now he's on the last week of treatment and will be bandage free very soon. Unfortunately they are now seperated as they kept fighting. Growing pains must be hard. This is my first ever guinea pigs. I took a lot of advice before I seperated them but the ill one (Squeak)was being bullied and terrified ,ill and stopped eating etc. Hes now coming on. I have them in 2 , 3ft by 2 feet c and c cages and am considering neutering them after Christmas. Its just how do you find them companionship?( I've just read your singleness artivle and totally agree they need companions. )You can see they long to be together chewing the cage and it breaks my heart. Unfortunately I can't afford 4 guinea pigs. I live in North lanarkshire. The nearest rescues are Ayrshire and Perth. I loved to have them dating and then one pair could be adopted.
They are both coming out if their shells now. I'm just beginning to socialise them. Its taken a long time.
Should I get Squeak more settled first. Bubbles is confident but not handled much . He loves his runs out into space and I've got used to him and him me I'm now beginning to handle him more. Is there a time limit for reintroducing them to other female guinea?so many questions. What to do , to do , to fo. ? Any advice?
They are both coming out if their shells now. I'm just beginning to socialise them. Its taken a long time.
Should I get Squeak more settled first. Bubbles is confident but not handled much . He loves his runs out into space and I've got used to him and him me I'm now beginning to handle him more. Is there a time limit for reintroducing them to other female guinea?so many questions. What to do , to do , to fo. ? Any advice?