New Guinea pigs

[marshmallowandwillow]

Hi all, today I adopted two lovely guinea pigs.
They’re quite scared so I was wondering how to get them accustomed to me? I’ll be very patient with them

 

[Piggies&buns]

Welcome to the forum

Best thing is to just leave them alone for the first week - cover their cage with a sheet and just feed, water and spot clean.
Second week - start sitting by their cage and talking to them, offering food from your hand (which they may or may not take).
Really you just have to go at their pace and do what they are comfortable with - some like interaction, others grow to like it and some don’t want human interaction.

I’ve added some guides below to help further

Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering and Cuddling Tips

New Guinea Pigs: How to Best Manage Arrival and Settling In

 

[weepweeps]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Can’t wait to see pictures of them when they are all settled in.

 

[Claire W]

Hello and welcome to the forum I can’t wait to see photos of your piggies once they’ve settled in x

 

[CTWC]

Welcome
Give them time

 

[marshmallowandwillow]

It’s so wonderful watching them from a distance

 

[Merab]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new family members.
Time and patience and food are best.
I used to sit and talk gently with new piggies.
It doesn’t matter what you say, I discussed the news, current affairs the weather and anything else I could think of.
My current pair had the benefit of me reading them children’s stories in German to help me brush up my language skills ( ? )

 

[marshmallowandwillow]

Just a little update about a month later

The pigs have settled in well and become ever so loud whenever they hear footsteps or a bag rustling.

 

[weepweeps]

Aw. They are gorgeous. Glad they have settled in nicely

 

[Truffolo]

Your piggies are gorgeous in their lovely home

 

[Merab]

They’re obviously settling in well and growing in confidence.