Neck Snuggling

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Hay guys. One of my girls (the smaller Of The 2) is shyer than the other. When I get her out she scurry to my shoulder. I don't really know weather it's a good thing or not as I can't really see what she's up to. My other girl has just started to eat from me but as star is on my shoulder I'm struggling.
 
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Hay guys. One of my girls (the smaller Of The 2) is shyer than the other. When I get her out she scurry to my shoulder. I don't really know weather it's a good thing or not as I can't really see what she's up to. My other girl has just started to eat from me but as star is on my shoulder I'm struggling.
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Hiding around your neck is pretty normal. I have had guinea pigs that loved to tuck underneath my chin...
Juggling two piggies at the same time is not easy... It takes time, time and more time to build up trust and work past the prey animal instincts.
Perhaps have them out one by one and use these tricks to settle them down over time: How To Understand Guinea Pig Instincts And Speak Piggy Body Language
 
We also have a neck snuggler.
As soon as she is on the sofa with my daughter she shoots up onto her shoulder, and sits there quite happily.
You just need to be careful that you are leaning against something so she cant fall off your shoulder and hurt herself.

As long as Star doesn't seem upset or distressed then she is just getting used to you and learning to feel safe.
I am sure she will also start to eat from your hand when you offer something she can't resist.
 
They are out sepratly it is a bit if struggle with them both lol. When I have them out together twinkle will push star out the way. Twinkle will just sit any where. she likes to face the TV lol bless her but star is taking a while bless her. She has been through a bit more than twinkle. x
 
I love neck snugglers, I have one too. But the main lot just head for higher ground which is the shoulder. That said, I have 2 that just won't entertain any of those characteristics. Funny boys.

It takes a lot of patience.
 
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