Carp
Junior Guinea Pig
So my boys I've had for about 7 days, it's third time there in there big run, it's About 6 foot with covered walls and mesh roof, and they are just sitting in there pigloo... Is it just a time thing or just lazy guineas?
Exercise Time!
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I've had Hettie for 3 years and Colin for a couple of months and they both hate going outdoors and just sit in their tunnels until I take pity on them!
Carp
Junior Guinea Pig
Those guineas are so cute! So how on earth are my baby fatties meant to get some exercise
rome_italy
Adult Guinea Pig
Also my piggies are lazy... I put some pellets hidden in the corner of the kitchen during their floor time, but they usually stay hidden. I have noticed they move more when it is late (after 9-10 o' clock pm)
Thes pics were taken on the first days (now I have done some changes... I closed the access under the cupboard for example)
During the whole afternoon:
at 10 pm: (teacups were still on the table, but it was very late)
Thes pics were taken on the first days (now I have done some changes... I closed the access under the cupboard for example)
During the whole afternoon:
at 10 pm: (teacups were still on the table, but it was very late)
piggieminder
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It takes a while for them to get used to something different. Spike and Peanut (aged 3) took months to get used to floor time and the whole of their first summer with me to get used to going in the run in gthe garden, all that lovely grass to eat and they just hid in a hidey!
Louise's Zoo
Adult Guinea Pig
When it's floor time my adult pigs tend to have a mooch around and then go find a nice tunnel and sleep for ages. The babies and 3 month old Eileen love to run around, popcorn, climb and eat. They don't sleep until they are worn out.
Cavy Kung-Fu
Adult Guinea Pig
It does take a while for them to come out of their shells! My lot were terrified at some point in their lives but now they're busy exploring and searching for the yummies I always hide. Even doing a few zoomies or two!
Cuddles With Cavies
Junior Guinea Pig
My girls idea of "exercise".
You could try placing food around the enclosure to encourage them to move. It may also be because they're scared and unsure. Outside is filled with lots of nasty eagles and cats that may swoop down at any moment and gobble up a little piggie.
My girls will only move around outside if their run is completely covered up with a blanket. Like no sunshine can get in at all. I think they may be vampires...
Cavy Kung-Fu
Adult Guinea Pig
