We have 3 guinea pigs (a male and 2 females), and on a day to day basis my DD1 does most of their care.
Obviously I keep a close eye on things, but they are her pets, and so far she has taken on the responsibility of caring for them.
They are out for floor and lap time at least 5 times a week, and it is during lap time that we are having some 'issues'.
One of our girls, Ruby, has always adored my daughter, but recently she is taking this to new extremes.
As soon as they settle on the sofa for lap time, Ruby rushes to my daughter, and sits on her shoulder (she has always done this), but now she won't let any of the others come anywhere near my daughter.
If Lucy or Eddi try to approach, she rushes over and nips them?!
Other than my daughter, they all seem quite content together, and happily sleep together and share everything.
It isn't a huge problem, but I just wondered if this level of possessiveness over a person is normal for a guinea pig?
Secretly I think my daughter thinks it is fantastic!
Obviously I keep a close eye on things, but they are her pets, and so far she has taken on the responsibility of caring for them.
They are out for floor and lap time at least 5 times a week, and it is during lap time that we are having some 'issues'.
One of our girls, Ruby, has always adored my daughter, but recently she is taking this to new extremes.
As soon as they settle on the sofa for lap time, Ruby rushes to my daughter, and sits on her shoulder (she has always done this), but now she won't let any of the others come anywhere near my daughter.
If Lucy or Eddi try to approach, she rushes over and nips them?!
Other than my daughter, they all seem quite content together, and happily sleep together and share everything.
It isn't a huge problem, but I just wondered if this level of possessiveness over a person is normal for a guinea pig?
Secretly I think my daughter thinks it is fantastic!
If I attempt to hold Beans at the same time, Toast gets really irritated and pushes her away 