Shall i separate them?

Shall I separate them?

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Grmma747

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Hi I have 2 female guinea pigs 7 weeks old. From the same litter (sisters).

I brought them 6 days ago they live in a 2 tier cage very big. They have hideaways and everything like that.

But I don't think they get along they teeth chatter at each other they make very very loud noises at each other the kind they make are aggressive (been doing research on which noises they mean) and they put there heads up in the air and teeth chatter at each other. Chase each other and even seen them bite each other. Shall I separate them? The breeder who I got them from said they have always been like that.
 
Yep I think I'm having to separate her as she's very aggressive and bites me and the other guinea pig.
 
Grmma747 said:
Thanks. But I think I am selling her as they don't get on at all.
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Dont sell her to anyone. Give to a rescue. People buy as snake food.

Also youll need to get another pig for the one you keep, they get depressed on their own. Its a must 👍
 
:bye:
SkyPipDotBernie said:
Dont sell her to anyone. Give to a rescue. People buy as snake food.

Also youll need to get another pig for the one you keep, they get depressed on their own. Its a must 👍
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I have read on either blue cross or rspca that guinea pigs can live alone it recommended by vets (my vet has recommend it) if you cuddle and play with them daily. Which I will and have been doing.
 
Welcome to the Forum.

I am sorry you are having a hard time with your girls, and are having to separate them.
It does sound like they are not getting on, but of course it is difficult to know without actually seeing them.

But hopefully we can help you decide the best way to handle the situation.

Firstly how big is their cage?
A photos of their set up would also help a lot.
If a cage is too small or has multiple levels this can lead to some piggies becoming territorial, so maybe some housing adjustments would help ease the tension.
It may also be possible to divide the space between then and see how they behave when they are neighbours, but not living together.
When separated, if one pig is clearly happier, then chances are the relationship is not going to work, and they will always need to live apart.

A good place ot start to see exactly what is happening between your girls is here:
Behaviour, Bonding & Bereavement Guides

If you are convinced that you can't keep both girls then please consider handing one over to a rescue.
If you can let us know roughly where you are located we can help advise on that.
 
Grmma747 said:
:bye:

I have read on either blue cross or rspca that guinea pigs can live alone it recommended by vets (my vet has recommend it) if you cuddle and play with them daily. Which I will and have been doing.
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Sadly this is most definitely not true.
If your vet is recommending keeping a young guinea pig (who could easily have 7+ years of life left) alone, then it is time to find a new vet.

Human interaction is fine, but it is never a replacement for a companion of their own species, who speaks their language and will interact with them on their terms.

Again this is where a rescue can help - many rescues offer the chance to bring your single piggy along and introduce her to possible companions.
This way you can be sure of ending up with 2 piggies who get along before you bring them home.
 
Sorry you are having difficulty. I think you have misunderstood what you have read. Please see this link to the official RSPCA page which states that guinea pigs need to be kept with at least one other companion as they are social animals
Company - Guinea Pigs - Our pets

Generally speaking dominance behaviours carry on for around 2 weeks after introduction. Being from the same litter make no difference, it's all about compatible personality. Please familiarise yourself with the behaviour guides that have been written for the forum so that you can tell the difference between normal dominance behaviour (which can look aggressive) and fighting Behaviour, Bonding & Bereavement Guides

Please also note that this forum is rescue friendly and promotes the use of reputable rescues across the world. If you chose to sell any of your guinea pigs please do not advertise them on here as it is against forum rules.
 
Swissgreys said:
Sadly this is most definitely not true.
If your vet is recommending keeping a young guinea pig (who could easily have 7+ years of life left) alone, then it is time to find a new vet.

Human interaction is fine, but it is never a replacement for a companion of their own species, who speaks their language and will interact with them on their terms.

Again this is where a rescue can help - many rescues offer the chance to bring your single piggy along and introduce her to possible companions.
This way you can be sure of ending up with 2 piggies who get along before you bring them home.
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I'm located in West Midlands and have no transport so can't get to rescues.
 
They have been together in the same cage since birth. So they know each other already 7 Weeks later..still not getting on! Listen!
Lady Kelly said:
Sorry you are having difficulty. I think you have misunderstood what you have read. Please see this link to the official RSPCA page which states that guinea pigs need to be kept with at least one other companion as they are social animals
Company - Guinea Pigs - Our pets

Generally speaking dominance behaviours carry on for around 2 weeks after introduction. Being from the same litter make no difference, it's all about compatible personality. Please familiarise yourself with the behaviour guides that have been written for the forum so that you can tell the difference between normal dominance behaviour (which can look aggressive) and fighting Behaviour, Bonding & Bereavement Guides

Please also note that this forum is rescue friendly and promotes the use of reputable rescues across the world. If you chose to sell any of your guinea pigs please do not advertise them on here as it is against forum rules.
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The noises you are hearing are perfectly normal.The poor things don't separate them, it will take at least a month to settle. The lifting of the heads is to sort out the Boss. I have had my piggys nearly 5Years & they still do it.
I'm sorry but to sell her after a 6 days, I think is totally unnecessary.
 
Tiamolly123 said:
The noises you are hearing are perfectly normal.The poor things don't separate them, it will take at least a month to settle. The lifting of the heads is to sort out the Boss. I have had my piggys nearly 5Years & they still do it.
I'm sorry but to sell her after a 6 days, I think is totally unnecessary.
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They have been together in the same cage since birth! Why don't anyone get that? It's not like they just met ! Ffs
 
We understand you. However, when you change their environment, they have to adjust. They have to work out who is boss all over again. It sounds like they are doing that. As long as there is no blood shed keep them together. It can take time, more than 6 days, to work things out.
 
I have seen blood but it's only been a little bit
Livia Rabideau said:
We understand you. However, when you change their environment, they have to adjust. They have to work out who is boss all over again. It sounds like they are doing that. As long as there is no blood shed keep them together. It can take time, more than 6 days, to work things out.
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It sounds like you are doing everything right. Are they both eating and drinking okay? I would leave them a bit longer, but that is just my opinion. Hopefully they can work it out.
 
Please refrain from rude comments. You cannot join a public forum asking for help and then be rude right back to anyone who tries to help. Well you can... But you will find that it won't take long for people to stop offering help.

Sows go through seasons as well which can vary in strength and can trigger dominance behaviours to flourish. Do have a read through the guides I linked you to instead of accusing me of not listening.
 
Also I would like to add that when put in a new cage in a new house dominance can re-emerge so my first post still stands and you are 6 days in not 7 weeks
 
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