Death of cage mate

[M_how]

3 years ago I bought 2 gorgeous guineas (girls) recently I lost one (Matilda) I am now left with Maisy. She has always been the quiet one, matilda was more dominant and less timid she was very approachable and didn’t hide when we came near her.

I just want to know if Maisy will be fine, as we are not looking for another guinea pig due to private circumstances. Also Maisy is eating and has drank a little.

Hope someone can help.
(If I’m in the wrong place please can someone direct me) x

 

[Wiebke]

3 years ago I bought 2 gorgeous guineas (girls) recently I lost one (Matilda) I am now left with Maisy. She has always been the quiet one, matilda was more dominant and less timid she was very approachable and didn’t hide when we came near her.

I just want to know if Maisy will be fine, as we are not looking for another guinea pig due to private circumstances. Also Maisy is eating and has drank a little.

Hope someone can help.
(If I’m in the wrong place please can someone direct me) x

Hi and welcome!

I am very sorry for your loss.

Unfortunately at 3 years old, Maisy is only halfway through a healthy life span. That is a long time to spend without company for a group species that is not wired to be on their own. She doesn't need a friend tomorrow, but ideally she should have one within a month or so. Companionship can really make all the difference as I know from my own experiences with giving a home to several 'end of the line' pensioners over the years whose owners wanted to stay in touch and having adopted several bereaved piggies via rescues.
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[5StarPigs]

So sorry for your loss. Matilda will be missed. Like Weibke said, Maisy will be ready for a new companion and will need one before you are ready. As gps are very social animals. The most she could go without a companion is about a month.