Needing some Advice

[Vallie86]

Hi guys! I got a guinea pig a few months ago, which i previously made a post about. When we got him we took him from a pet store where he was surrendered due to abuse/neglect. He was very timid at first and still doesn’t enjoy being held but he has shown us so much trust over the last few months. I’ve noticed he seems a bit big for the space he currently lives in, so I mapped out a much better space for a bigger enclosure for him. My current issue is that I will be having my second child in three months, I didnt know about the pregnancy before bringing him home. The space I planned to keep him in is now taken over by a baby crib. I live in a small two bedroom trailer and the second bedroom is occupied by a toddler. I’m having an issue trying to make a conscious decision on what to do. I feel guilty to even have this thought but, should I consider rehoming him? I truly worry the lack of space will start to affect his mental health, but I am quite literally out of space for a larger enclosure.

I appreciate any advice, Thank you!

 

[Piggies&buns]

You clearly care for him.

Lack of space won’t do him any good but as space is your issue then that also brings in another vital factor for his long term happiness - and that is having companionship.

So, the question would be can you provide him with: 1. a friend and 2. the required cage size of 70x24 inches (180x60cm) for the two of them?
If you got him a friend and the bonding failed, would you be able to have a second cage so the two piggies could live side by side (thus providing the vital companionship and interaction between the bars without the need to share territory)

(As a single piggy his cage size needs to be a welfare minimum size of 48x24 inches (120x60cm) but recommended size of 60x24 inches (150x60cm). (Single level floor space is roam is important). So if a bonding failed then that would be two cages of that size each).

I know it is hard to give up a beloved animal but if you know you can no longer provide him with what he needs then it would be an act of love to surrender him to a rescue. You shouldn’t feel guilty about doing what you feel is right for him.

 

[Roselina]

Hello Vallie86 and welcome - it’s great you care about him and want the best for him.
Piggies&buns has given you the best advice and good luck