help me please

[elvis is my cavy]

I just got my guinea pig on monday its now sunday and my beautiful elvis never runs around how can i make him more active

 

[jenn_and_gareth]

I'm not an expert or anything, but maybe he is still just settling in. Guinea pigs are sociable animals and like to live in groups, so perhaps you could/should consider getting him a friend.
I hope this helps,
jenn x

 

[elvis is my cavy]

thx for that my sister is getting one tommorow so he'll hav a buddy

 

[dazie]

Just a word of caution I don't know how old your other one is but be careful when you introduce them as they might not like each other introduce slowly

 

[MemberY]

When I got Lennie he was 6 months old and it took about a month before he trusted me and started running around. He is now king of the household ;D Be very cautious introducing another male. Your best chance of sucess (depending how hold Elvis is) is to get a baby boar of around 5-6 weeks old. He is more likely to accept him. Have a look at the barmy4boars website for loads of info on bonding boars. Be patient with Elvis. Speak softly to him, don't make sudden movements when picking him up, offer his favourite treat to tempt him to come to you and get down near his level. Let us know how you get on!

 

[kellyandpiggies]

Introduction to a new boar should be taken slowly and on neutral territory - new smells for the best introduction. That way it's not like it's all their place first.

Best of luck and welcome to the forum

 

[elvis is my cavy]

thx guys glad i joined he has starting crawling under the lounge today so annoying because i have to lift the lounge up to get him

 

[kellyandpiggies]

Aww it'll take him some time to get used to his new surroundings You'll be running after him in no time! ;0

 

[elvis is my cavy]

ill take some pics tomorrow and put them on

 

[SweetEdge]

Yay!

Welcome to the forum - can't wait to see pigtures of your piggie!

Have fun

Trace x

 

[elvis is my cavy]

i just took the picture he is such a poser he was turning his head like he was posing I'm putting them up tomoz

 

[Cavy Crazy]

Agree with what ever one has said about introducing two boars, the only thing I will add is make sure it is a boar. Shops often mis-sex guineas. Like lavenderjade has said the barmy4boars website has a lot of useful information. Welcome to the forum.