Darcey15
Teenage Guinea Pig
Following the sad passing of Lightning recently, we have welcomed a new addition to our home in the form of a tiny bundle of fur called Gregory.
Domino was looking a bit forlorn so we decided he ought to have some company. My son didn't want to replace Lightning who was a pure white albino, Gregory is the exact opposite!
He has been quarantined in his own space for a few days, and then we moved his bed close to Domino at night. Domino was wheeking like crazy and up on his hind legs trying to see him. After being initially very shy, he really came out of himself last night and was very active, feeding from my hand & loving being stroked.
Today, I have put them in a neutral space together and so far I have been sitting in with them for an hour and a half. I was only going to try 10 minutes or so at a time but it's gone very well indeed. Lots of sniffing, popcorning (from Gregory) and jumping in and out of the hay box. Domino has claimed dominance already and Gregory keeps going back to see him. No nipping or chattering which I am surprised at.
I'll let them have another hour this evening, keep them apart tonight & do the same tomorrow. If all goes as well as it has done today, they should be ok to be together properly in a couple of days. Early days but the signs are all good.
Some pics attached of the cutie (so tiny compared to Domino!).
Domino was looking a bit forlorn so we decided he ought to have some company. My son didn't want to replace Lightning who was a pure white albino, Gregory is the exact opposite!
He has been quarantined in his own space for a few days, and then we moved his bed close to Domino at night. Domino was wheeking like crazy and up on his hind legs trying to see him. After being initially very shy, he really came out of himself last night and was very active, feeding from my hand & loving being stroked.
Today, I have put them in a neutral space together and so far I have been sitting in with them for an hour and a half. I was only going to try 10 minutes or so at a time but it's gone very well indeed. Lots of sniffing, popcorning (from Gregory) and jumping in and out of the hay box. Domino has claimed dominance already and Gregory keeps going back to see him. No nipping or chattering which I am surprised at.
I'll let them have another hour this evening, keep them apart tonight & do the same tomorrow. If all goes as well as it has done today, they should be ok to be together properly in a couple of days. Early days but the signs are all good.
Some pics attached of the cutie (so tiny compared to Domino!).
So lovely to see you!
totally relieved!
