Pigaroo
Junior Guinea Pig
I've had my 3 girls for just over a week now. They're a bit more comfortable around me, and so a bit more active when I'm around so I'm better able to observe their behaviors and personalities.
They're 1.5 - 2 months old, and I don't know when a "top pig" will emerge or if they already have a piggy hierarchy. What are some normal / acceptable dominance behaviors I might see? And what are some red flags I should keep an eye out for?
There's been a bit of nipping and chasing and pee spraying so far, but nothing that looks serious to my untrained eye. They also all cuddle together and eat together. And at veggie time everyone takes veggies out of everyone else's mouth.
Also, their larger cage will be arriving on Wednesday, yay! So hopefully more space will help as well with getting along.
They're 1.5 - 2 months old, and I don't know when a "top pig" will emerge or if they already have a piggy hierarchy. What are some normal / acceptable dominance behaviors I might see? And what are some red flags I should keep an eye out for?
There's been a bit of nipping and chasing and pee spraying so far, but nothing that looks serious to my untrained eye. They also all cuddle together and eat together. And at veggie time everyone takes veggies out of everyone else's mouth.
Also, their larger cage will be arriving on Wednesday, yay! So hopefully more space will help as well with getting along.