Is It Normal Piggie Sat In Pouch For 5 Hrs?

[Jojessgaz]

Went to feed my two this morn n flossy ... shy quiet one snuggled in her pouch with toy... bless she looked so cute. Gave her a few pellets in there that she ate. Then 1hr later treat of parsley... she still there... Didn't move but chomped her parsley still not moving out. Went shops... come back with some peppers... she's still there? Got her out ... in pouch as she's very timid. Quick look at her face. Tiny bit of wet nose if I was really picky. She then went downstairsin her hutch which is outside n I gave her peppers. She stared munching. Just she's so quiet normally unlike the other.. it's hard to see if anything wrong. Anything I need to look out for? The only thing that I have noticed is the other has been nipping her tiny bits as she is the boss but they about 4.5mth's old so I thought that normal

 

[Wiebke]

Went to feed my two this morn n flossy ... shy quiet one snuggled in her pouch with toy... bless she looked so cute. Gave her a few pellets in there that she ate. Then 1hr later treat of parsley... she still there... Didn't move but chomped her parsley still not moving out. Went shops... come back with some peppers... she's still there? Got her out ... in pouch as she's very timid. Quick look at her face. Tiny bit of wet nose if I was really picky. She then went downstairsin her hutch which is outside n I gave her peppers. She stared munching. Just she's so quiet normally unlike the other.. it's hard to see if anything wrong. Anything I need to look out for? The only thing that I have noticed is the other has been nipping her tiny bits as she is the boss but they about 4.5mth's old so I thought that normal

Hiya - have you considered covering the cage with a blanket during the first days to give any skittish piggies a feeling of extra security.
You can find many more tips on how to settle in timid guinea pigs and also information on dominance behaviour (which is on the mild side in your case) via this link here: " Starter Kit" Of Information Threads For New Owners

 

[Jojessgaz]

They not new... been with me since 7wks old so bout 2.5mths. Did get on fine together and we're bought together think it's just age where the boss tilly showing the other. .. little things like if flossy sits in her space or I always feed tilly first but sometimes she has to leave what she's eating n come take what I've given flossy even tho same food. Flossy knows this and takes it in her stride. . Sometimes the odd nip gets a squeak from flossy but nothing more n no more than that. Just feel for her being so scared of me still and now being the underdog in the hutch. Tho she always has been. But still follows tilly round when they out... she feels safer then. Just concerned she's staying in one place for soo long. Surely that's not right? I'm going very slow with her still... hand feeding and only carrying in pouch etc so I don't chase her round cage. Lap time in cosy. Just odd stroke but she still shakes

 

[Wiebke]

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They not new... been with me since 7wks old so bout 2.5mths. Did get on fine together and we're bought together think it's just age where the boss tilly showing the other. .. little things like if flossy sits in her space or I always feed tilly first but sometimes she has to leave what she's eating n come take what I've given flossy even tho same food. Flossy knows this and takes it in her stride. . Sometimes the odd nip gets a squeak from flossy but nothing more n no more than that. Just feel for her being so scared of me still and now being the underdog in the hutch. Tho she always has been. But still follows tilly round when they out... she feels safer then. Just concerned she's staying in one place for soo long. Surely that's not right? I'm going very slow with her still... hand feeding and only carrying in pouch etc so I don't chase her round cage. Lap time in cosy. Just odd stroke but she still shakes

Place hay and water close by and let her be! Please a blanket over the top and see whether she is more courageous then. Please carefully read the tips in our guides; it is really worth it! Guinea pigs can sit 5 hours in a cosy without anything being the matter. the more you interfere, the less your girl will be tempted to move around and come out.

 

[Jojessgaz]

Thanks for that @Wiebke. ... she has been out til today. She's in the hutch outside so can't cover but in the bed bit that's enclosed n has cuddly toys n 2 snuggle pouches in so out of way of me! Haha. I will leave her be happily . . Just was worried about her staying there all that time. Will see how she is on floor time tonite. Do u think then she's just staying out of the others way for a bit?

 

[Wiebke]

Thanks for that @Wiebke. ... she has been out til today. She's in the hutch outside so can't cover but in the bed bit that's enclosed n has cuddly toys n 2 snuggle pouches in so out of way of me! Haha. I will leave her be happily . . Just was worried about her staying there all that time. Will see how she is on floor time tonite. Do you think then she's just staying out of the others way for a bit?

If you are worried that she is not well if her behaviour is suddenly changed, please weigh her daily at the same time in the feeding cycle (just before their dinner or breakfast is ideal) instead of weekly. Please be aware that hay should make up to 80% of the daily food intake, so eating a bit of veg can be deceptive. Start offering syringe feed if the weight loss is 50g or more from one day to another or more than that in the longer term. See a vet if necessary.
Early Signs Of Illness
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[LorryDriverLuke]

Some days mine can be super active and always moving but then others be flopped out in the same place for hours

 

[*kate*]

Mine miss out the super active bit and just flop around all day!

 

[Jojessgaz]

Thanks for that... just to know that they don't have to be running around all the time. They out on the grass eating ok and will do floor time after do they can stretch. It's like having kids! U constantly wonder if they doing the "norm" haha