Hard decision!

[Richard Pashley]

Today my daughter went to a small animal place for experience and bonded with a cute 12-week old guinea pig.
She spent over 10min lap time and it was so placid and relaxed, she doesn't get this experience with the two we have.
We have two boys that are 8 months old and it has been hard work since day one. Labour of love is what I say!
Also having separated them permanently we are finding it hard to bond with them and cuddle time can be difficult.
I've heard it's unusual to have guinea pigs behaviour like this and believe me I spend time with them.
I can't keep three piggies but I know deep down my daughter will enjoy more quality time with this 12-week old cutie.
A hard decision to think about.

 

[Richard Pashley]

By the way, I'm not suggesting I'm going to get rid of two for just one.

 

[Richard Pashley]

If I did bring it home how do I know if it will bond with one of my other two!

 

[Betsy]

How exciting! Is it a male or female piggy? If it is a female you will have to get one of your males neutered and wait the 6 weeks before you can bond them. If its a male you need to follow these guide here:-

Bonding: Illustrated Dominance Behaviours And Dynamics
Introducing And Re-introducing Guinea Pigs
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs

 

[Richard Pashley]

It's another male, but I'm thinking about how I can accommodate another one in the house.

 

[VickiA]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news. Your 8 month old separated boars are the wrong age to bond with a young boar. You’d more than likely end up with third solo piggy. That’s 3 solo piggies, 3 cages etc. How about getting the boars you have neutered and finding them each a sow wife?