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[Coconut2264]

I have just recently gotten two Peruvian guinea pigs one is 3 months, and one is 8 months. I’ve had guinea pigs before and I know it’s important to not pick up/ pet your pigs at first in order to let them adjust and trust you. The thing is they need brushed to prevent mattes, and to brush them I have to pick them up. I don’t know what to do! The 8 month old seems to be fine with being picked up she’s really chill and will come to me when I call her. But the 3 month is terrified, which is expected she is so young and a prey animal. She runs around the cage and squeaks terrified, I feel so horrible scaring her it break my heart and makes me almost want to cry! What should I do I don’t want her to get mattes but I also don’t want to stress her out and lose all her trust. She is such a sweet baby and I hate scaring the poor girl . If you have any suggestions please help!

 

[Betsy]

Could you herd her into a hidey and pick her up that way? Use the guinea pig whispering techniques in the guide sorry can't link in on this device.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering And Cuddling Tips

 

[Lady Kelly]

Have a look at this guide (click on the green writing) it covers picking up a guinea pig without chasing or touching How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pig Safely

 

[Siikibam]

I’m not sure what peruvians look like, but if they’re long haired it may be an idea to trim them to keep them clean and avoid the matts.