help...new owner...think my piggy has had a stroke! :(

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Mine will nibble my fingers, but they never bite maliciously. I don't know how you could stop them though, but just saying no firmly and moving your hand away might do the trick.

If no rescue near you has any suitable guinea pigs, a piggy train can be organised from another rescue, so keep looking :). You can get Rex a friend as soon as you want, but it's probably better sooner rather than later as he will get lonely on his own. Good luck with your search. x
 
I am so so sorry that you lost Ham. You are obviously a very caring owner.
We all want to help and support you right now, and when your ready to make the next step in finding Rex a pal why don't you make a new thread in the wanted section http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=31 There will be many lovely single male guineas in Rescue near your area.
I would make a new thread, and go from there. At least then you know you have the complete back up from the rescue, and Rex could pick his friend on a date. Much better than just buying one and hoping they will get on.

Big hugs to you all.
 
RIP Ham I so sorry hope you are all okay. I am taking two girls in next week that have been rescued and I have two children aged 8 and 12 and I also foster care children from the age 0 to 16 so I have to trust the advice given. So I would say rescued everytime as they have got to know the piggys well and will only place one with you that they feel would suit your family.
Let us all know how you get on xx
 
RIP Ham.

Wishing Rex all the best in finding a new friend.

Hoping all goes very well for you in the future, with no more health problems.

Sarah
 
nuttymummy said:
Rex has been out for a cuddle tonight with my partner.....he kept 'nibbling' his fingers....i know they do this young to test things....but how do we teach him not to do it, i dont want him to start actually 'biting' by thinking the nibbling is acceptable?

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I'm so sorry Ham didn't make it. He looked like a gorgeous piggy.

Piggies will often lick and gently nibble fingers. Some people say they are licking the salt from your skin. Three of mine do this and always have, but I've never been bitten, it just tickles a bit and I think it's lovely.

I wouldn't assume that he will progress from this to biting. Guinea pigs really do bite very rarely and if he was going to be a biter you'd probably have already been bitten.
 
thanks everyone,Rex seems to be out a little more now,

only just told my son about Ham tonight and he got upset! but I told him we would find Rex a new friend soon.

Ive spoke to my other half and hes all for getting a rescue piggy :) just need to find a good one...anyone know which rescues really give good 'bio's' on piggies?
 
I am so sorry that Ham didn't make it.

Rex will probably be withdrawn for a few days; guinea pigs mourn deeply.

The closest rescue I know that does do boar dating and that I can recommend most warmly is Small Paws Rescue in Greater Manchester, which is run by a forum member. http://www.smallpawsrescue.co.uk/
 
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