My two guinea pigs, both have good temper but one has considerably better than the other. What am I to think? Something bad happened to the nervy one at the breeder? The nervy one just have more "nervy" genetics? A combination of both?
Two sisters, one far more nervy
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Poppy'sMum
Senior Guinea Pig
It's just piggy personality the same as some humans rolleyes
Out of my three, only one is super friendly & even after having them for nearly 5 months the other two still run away from me when I go to stroke them in the cage
I just need to have them out a little bit more for cuddles & strokes then they will begin to be as trusting as the friendly one. Be patient they will both get more friendly eventually!
Out of my three, only one is super friendly & even after having them for nearly 5 months the other two still run away from me when I go to stroke them in the cage
I just need to have them out a little bit more for cuddles & strokes then they will begin to be as trusting as the friendly one. Be patient they will both get more friendly eventually!
AnnaB
Junior Guinea Pig
I totally agree with the comment above. Patience is the key.
I had my two for 2 months. one is friendly, he is curious, brave. He makes sooo much noise when he thinks food is coming. The other one is terrified of every noise, i struggle to catch him and he never squeaks.
But in your case the nervous one, will watch the friendlier one, and eventually warm up too. Just lets hope its sooner rather than later 
good luck
I had my two for 2 months. one is friendly, he is curious, brave. He makes sooo much noise when he thinks food is coming. The other one is terrified of every noise, i struggle to catch him and he never squeaks.
But in your case the nervous one, will watch the friendlier one, and eventually warm up too
. Just lets hope its sooner rather than later good luck
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piggyfan
All guinea pigs are different such as people. Being nervous is not a defect it is just common as they are prey animals and have so many things to fear. In time she will more confidence but may always be timid as guinea pigs usually are.
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