Please help

[_Mel_]

So I have to questions really:

1. Recently I had two of my three guinea pigs died. We think they had some virus or something.. completely random thing that thankfully I didn't end up losing all of my pigs too. The thing is I got two new Guinea pigs the other day and my older girl ( she's only 1) does not like one of them. I don't know if it was just a case of she'd have enough of them or what.. any advice on how to go about introducing them again? They are currently in two separate cages ( my older in one and the two babies in another) which obviously isn't ideal.

2. The second which isn't really a now kind of question it's more advice just in case but one of the little pigs doesn't tend to come out of the hideaway much unless not many people are at home or to eat/ drink. As soon as someone comes in she instantly runs back into the house. She can be in there for hours. I know she's probably just still getting used too all the noises etc but is there anything I can do to help?

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m sorry for your loss.

Point 1

Did you carry out the introduction on neutral territory? The bonding guide below explains how to carry out a bonding.
What behaviours did you witness for you to think she doesn’t like them?

Unfortunately, when you bring home new piggies on spec there is always a risk that they will not be compatible with the existing piggy. They need mutual liking and character compatibility to be able to form a bond and if they don’t have it, then they will need to live separately. Side by side cages is absolutely fine as they can still interact through the bars

Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics
Sows: Behaviour and female health problems (including ovarian cysts)
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs

Point 2

This is normal for new piggies. Cover their cage with a sheet or blanket so they feel more secure and leave them to settle in. Put their hay near the hides so they don’t have to come out if they don’t want to.

Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering and Cuddling Tips

 

[_Mel_]

Thank you! Yes they were introduce in a neutral environment and was there a good length of time as I cleaned out and disinfected the cage thoroughly as I was told to and left them together for a bit. They were all completely fine like that.. cuddling and all! As soon as I put them in the cage though my older one decided she didn't like one of them. She would let them cuddle up to her then she'd chase ( not in a good way) etc with the one. I watched carefully since she would sort of like her then wouldn't like her but in the end I separated them so it wouldn't become overwhelming for any of them. She would also raise her head and eventually ( when I separated them) she had started to chatter her teeth. ( although I'm not 100% sure that's what she was doing) we're going to slowly start to introduce them again while they are living separately before figuring the living situation. Thank you for the links!