Can you help with bonding?

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Hello I was wondering if anyone could help. I rescued a Guinea pig who was by him self (he is called bramble) . When I rescued him they said they had tried to bond him with another herd ( because he was last out of his old herd they all got sold and he was left by himself ) but when they tried to bond him again it was unsuccessful . However they said if I wanted I could try and bond him again. I have had him for about 7 months now and I think it’s time to look a little deeper into how to bond him. Does anyone think this is a good idea if so could you recommend how to do it ?

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lildog5 said:
Hello I was wondering if anyone could help. I rescued a Guinea pig who was by him self (he is called bramble) . When I rescued him they said they had tried to bond him with another herd ( because he was last out of his old herd they all got sold and he was left by himself ) but when they tried to bond him again it was unsuccessful . However they said if I wanted I could try and bond him again. I have had him for about 7 months now and I think it’s time to look a little deeper into how to bond him. Does anyone think this is a good idea if so could you recommend how to do it ?

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Hi!

The best way would be to take Bramble rescue dating so he can decide whether and who with he wants to get on; it means that you come home with a new companion only if there has been bonding success. With the rescues I have linked to, you are also guaranteed to only adopt a healthy, fully quarantined and properly sexed guinea pig.
There are a number of UK, US and Australian rescues that offer this service. Sadly as you have not added your country, state/UK county to location in your account details (via clicking on your username on the top bar) to make it visible, I cannot give you any more detailed advice.
Vetted and recommended good standard UK rescues: Recommended Guinea Pig Rescues
Vetted and recommended good standard rescues in some other countries: Guinea Lynx :: Rescue Organizations
(Please note that not all listed rescues do offer boar dating, but a fair number does).

If that is not an option for you, you may need plan for a long term alternative, like companionship through the bars as next door neighbours with full body view/scent and voice interaction for optimal communication and stimulation.

These guides here all deal with your question. You may find them helpful:
Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities (chapter 2 deals with various companionship options with their pros and cons)
A Comprehensive Guide to Guinea Pig Boars (chapter IV is about companionship for single boars)
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics (our detailed bonding guide)

I hope that this and the links which are looking at the issue in more detail will help you.
 
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Wiebke said:
Hi!

The best way would be to take Bramble rescue dating so he can decide whether and who with he wants to get on; it means that you come home with a new companion only if there has been bonding success. With the rescues I have linked to, you are also guaranteed to only adopt a healthy, fully quarantined and properly sexed guinea pig.
There are a number of UK, US and Australian rescues that offer this service. Sadly as you have not added your country, state/UK county to location in your account details (via clicking on your username on the top bar) to make it visible, I cannot give you any more detailed advice.
Vetted and recommended good standard UK rescues: Recommended Guinea Pig Rescues
Vetted and recommended good standard rescues in some other countries: Guinea Lynx :: Rescue Organizations
(Please note that not all listed rescues do offer boar dating, but a fair number does).

If that is not an option for you, you may need plan for a long term alternative, like companionship through the bars as next door neighbours with full body view/scent and voice interaction for optimal communication and stimulation.

These guides here all deal with your question. You may find them helpful:
Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities (chapter 2 deals with various companionship options with their pros and cons)
A Comprehensive Guide to Guinea Pig Boars (chapter IV is about companionship for single boars)
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics (our detailed bonding guide)

I hope that this and the links which are looking at the issue in more detail will help you.
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hi I have thought about going to a rescue and see if he will pair up with any other Guinea pig but sadly they are too far .
 
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