Table of Contents
- 1 Is it better to get 2 male or 2 female guinea pigs?
- 2 Can you put 2 baby guinea pigs together?
- 3 Are female guinea pigs nicer than males?
- 4 When should you separate male and female guinea pigs?
- 5 Can you have 2 male guinea pigs together?
- 6 Is it OK to introduce a baby guinea pig to an older one?
- 7 Do you have to separate guinea pigs when fighting?
- 8 Can you put an older guinea pig with a younger one?
Is it better to get 2 male or 2 female guinea pigs?
The most suitable pairings are two females or a neutered male and a female. If you would like to keep a group of three or more guinea pigs it’s not advisable to have more than one male as any more can cause a conflict over resources.
Can 2 female and 1 male guinea pigs live together?
Two females (sows) will live happily together, as will two males (boars), particularly if they are siblings. If a female and male live together the male will have to be castrated, unless you are planning on breeding them. Make no mistake – guinea pigs can breed on the same level as the metaphorical rabbit!
Can you put 2 baby guinea pigs together?
Guinea pigs kept alone are typically more stressed and flightier, less active and vocal, and prone to illness. Whilst it is important you interact with your pet guinea pig, no amount of human interaction or caringcan replace bonding with their own species. We advise to always have at least two guinea pigs.
Are boy or girl guinea pigs nicer?
Both have similar temperaments although males often have a bolder personality, making them easier to handle. It can often be easier to find a suitable companion for a female guinea pig though as they tend to be more amenable with their guinea pig friends.
Are female guinea pigs nicer than males?
Personality and Character Sows are also less likely to allow you to carry them, but with patience, your female guinea pig will bond with you and be nearly as friendly as the male. Once familiar, it will prefer to be near you when they are scared, and they will also help calm other scared guinea pigs you may have.
Can you put a baby guinea pig with an older one?
The combination of old and young guinea pigs usually works fine. The older GPs are unlikely to view the youngsters as a threat, so old/young pairs should be a okay. Keep a close eye on them, though, over the first few hours, to make sure they’re getting on.
When should you separate male and female guinea pigs?
4 weeks old
Separating Everyone It’s important to split male and female guinea pigs up by the time they’re 4 weeks old. If you don’t, mating is just a matter of time. Not only can male siblings mate with their siblings, the males can even do so with their mothers.
Can a baby and adult guinea pig live together?
Typically, baby guinea pigs and older ones can live together as long as they’re well-matched and compatible. Many adult guinea pigs can be quite patient with babies. On the other hand, baby guinea pigs desire communication and social interaction with experienced older guinea pigs.
Can you have 2 male guinea pigs together?
Can you put male Guinea Pigs in the same cage? Yes, as long the cage is big enough for two cavies. Guinea Pigs are social animals and housing them together can prevent loneliness. When they first meet or move in together they may need to assert dominance.
Should I adopt a baby guinea pig?
Animals can become sick, get injured, and even die when children aren’t able to give them appropriate care. I love them, but I would never recommend guinea pigs as companion animals for a child—especially if the child would be expected to provide them with most of their care—for a number of reasons.
Is it OK to introduce a baby guinea pig to an older one?
Yes, you can definitely put baby guinea pigs with older ones. Overall, baby guinea pigs do well with older ones – as long as they’re matched up based on their personalities (which is the most important factor anyway). The guinea pigs need to be introduced to each other properly.
Can male and female guinea pigs live together?
Male and female guinea pigs should not live together on a permanent basis, they will need two separate cages. They really should not be breed by anyone except for an experienced breeder. If you do want to keep them together then it would be worth neutering them before hand to ensure the female does not get pregnant.
Do you have to separate guinea pigs when fighting?
Occasionally, the fighting is extreme and they must be permanently separated. Again, remember this can happen with ANY guinea pig pair, male/male or female/female. While minimum cage size requirements for two guinea pigs is 7.5 square feet (or a 2×3 grid cage), we recommend a 10.5 square-foot cage (or a 2×4 grid cage).
How big of a cage do you need for 2 guinea pigs?
While minimum cage size requirements for two guinea pigs is 7.5 square feet (or a 2×3 grid cage), we recommend a 10.5 square-foot cage (or a 2×4 grid cage). Even one guinea pig needs 7.5 square feet.
Can you put an older guinea pig with a younger one?
An older guinea pig with a younger guinea pig is a good option (larger to smaller one). They usually establish a natural hierarchy, with the younger one being subservient to the older one. Just be careful that you don’t have a very feisty younger guinea pig with a very laid back older guinea pig.