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New guinea pigs
Hello,
So about a week ago I got a guinea pig for my birthday(he is just a tiny little guy). And today I got another one, they are both male and the same age, they were with each other in the pet store and got along fine. Are they going to fight when they get older? Also, the one is a texal(?) guinea pig (he has curly hair) is he going to need extra brushing and what not? Thanks in advance :) |
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It's the same as it is with rabbits. Male+Male is the worst possible combination. I know one of them was a gift but perhaps you should have read up on them before you went out and bought another male. Hopefully the pet store did not sex them right. (happens often) If they do begin fighting then you will need to buy another cage and keep them separated.
The guinea pig pair itself
Is the pair a mature, bonded pair with a known personality? Are you 100% certain of the sex? Remember, pet stores frequently missex animals and knowingly or unknowingly sell a pregnant female or a breeding pair. The more you know about the pair you are considering adopting or buying, the less risk you have of some of the other issues in this list. If you are considering getting two independent guinea pigs who aren't currently living together, then it's just about the same as the next section Adding a 2nd Cavy. If the pair is young (under 6 months) and same-sex (siblings or otherwise), then you will be risking the fact that they MAY not get along in the future, especially as they progress through adolescence. If you get a male/female pair and the male is neutered or the female is spayed and they are currently living together, it is very rare that they will cease to get along at any point in the future. Any tiffs are usually temporary and they will settle right down again. Guinea Pigs Social Life And here is a Question and Anwer on another site about grooming: Guinea Pigs: Grooming my Sheltie, long haired guinea pigs, guinea pig owner Yes the long haired ones do require work... regular combing and the occasional bath. |
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