Guinea Pig Bonding Problems

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I'm somewhat of a new guinea pig owner, and I recently adopted a guinea pig named Isabelle. She had a sister who was adopted separately. When I introduced her to my other two female guinea pigs, Deku and Skyler, I didn't have a problem until a couple of minutes when I heard a high pitch squeal and Isabelle and Deku nipping at each other very aggressively. I separated them immediately and decided to try again the next day. After that the same incident occurs, Deku and Isabelle always end up aggressively nipping at each other, and when Isabelle is with Skyler, Isabelle chases Skyler around and nips at her. I would like some help with what to do to get them to bond with each other, or if there is nothing I can do. Thank you.
 
It's not a good idea to keep separating as the piggies need to start from scratch each time they are introduced and this is very stressful from them. High pitched squeals are a good sign as it means one piggy at least is letting another know that they are submissive and will let the other piggy be dominant in the group. They need to work out their hierarchy and this can take a couple of weeks.

I would try and have the new girl in a cage next door to your pair where they can interact through the bars for a few days. You can spend that time reading out bonding behaviours guides to be able to recognise what is normal dominant behaviours and what is aggression. I'll go grab the link for you
 
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