A very sad time

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Hi
Ellie, one of my 2 guinea pigs died of old age on Wednesday. Millie, my other GP is looking very sad, and is not making much noise.
Should I get her another GP, or, with her being old would they fight. She has an outside hutch and I cannot bare to think of her feeling cold. I put loads of hay in the hutch, but she has no-one to cuddle up to.
Any advise would be appreciated
Tricia
 
I would probably bring her inside if possible, as movement from humans etc is preferable to being stuck alone in a hutch :(
She is probably depressed at losing her friend.
If you want to get her another guinea, great. They wouldn't fight nescessarily, providing introductions are done slowly on neutral territory etc. A younger guinea may give her another lease of life!
 
If you have the space, then get two young girls to keep her company. This way, when it is time for Millie to go aswell, she will not leave another lone piggy behind. The two younger ones will still have each other.

As for fighting - I personally believe it does not depend on the age of the guinea pig, but on the character. Most piggies will go along with each other, but there will always be some exceptions. You cant get on with everybody I suppose! Maybe you could take Millie along with you to a rescue and let her pick her new mates?

You should always expect some fighting at the beginning though. A bit of nipping, chasing, and teeth chattering. They will have to get used to each other, and sort out who is the boss, before things will settle down.
 
i would bring her inside so she has your company, perhaps a teddy or something to cuddle up to for now. i would get her a friend or 2 it might bring out the mothering instincts in her. am so sorry for your lost of ellie :'( :'( :'( RIP angel so much loved and so sadly missed, run free and popcorn in paradise. watch over your mummy and millie and stay in their hearts and be with them in spirit. 0:) 0:) 0:) find eternal peace sweet ellie 0:) hugs to you and millie :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
 
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