Could use alittle Guidance

[Remus Padfooft]

So i just got my little male guinea pig Remus and I rescued him from a pet store, he was returned to the pet store by another family a couple days before I got him. I'm in a bit of a pinch cause I'm not sure how to get the little one to calm down, he jumps when I pet him and he runs to the opposite side of the cage, he seems extremely nervous. When I first got him I held him figuring that might comfort him and he seemed to like it but i woke up this morning and hes even more scared than what we started with...are there any ways or anthing I can do to help him feel safe.

 

[PigglePuggle]

Hi! Guinea pigs are very social animals, they naturally live in herds and look to their friends for reassurance. The best thing you can do for your new piggy is to find him a same-sex friend so they can reassure each other through the process of being rehomed and getting to know you. Usually a lone piggy is a much more nervous piggy.
There are some excellent guides in our New Owners guide which you can find at the top of this forum section on settling and befriending your new piggy, but he really needs a piggy friend to be truly happy!

 

[Piggies&buns]

Hello and welcome.
Two points here - first, guinea pigs shouldn’t be kept alone. They should be in pairs. Considering getting a male friend for him. He would be a lot more comfortable, in time, if he isn’t alone.
Secondly, it can take a long time before they get comfortable with being handled. I’ve had mine for over a year and they still don’t like being picked up. It cuts very close to their prey instincts. You need to let him settle in for a few days/week and then do things bit by bit. If you look in the new owners section of this site, you will find lots of guides on how to deal with things.

 

[piggieminder]

There is lots of information in the link below you will find helpful

Settling In And Making Friends With Guinea Pigs - A Guide

 

[Freela]

Guinea pigs are prey animals and are naturally skittish, typically either freezing or trying to run. He is behaving totally normally under the circumstances. Hopefully the guides others have suggested above will be useful as you get to know him better. Try speaking and moving slowly, offering treats, and picking him up in a hidey or a tube instead of with your hands at first. As he learns that you won't hurt him and may even give him something he likes, he will gradually warm up.

As others have said, guinea pigs are calmer, less stressed, and happier in pairs. You don't mention if you have other piggies, but if not consider adopting a same-sex friend for Remus. It will greatly improve his quality of life in the long run.

Good luck and be patient- effort here will pay off down the road once he realizes you are not going to eat him!

 

[Merab]

Welcome to the forum.
You’ve been given excellent advice already so I will just say well done for rescuing Remus.
Looking forward to seeing pictures of him and a companion soon