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Normally all new pets are scared when they're brought into a new home. They have
to become used to their new environment and their new family. Spending quality
time with the guinea pig will help it become more comfortable, and its fears should
begin to decrease once its accustomed to its new home.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn the wild, guinea pigs were prey. They didn't go near big things that could be potential predators, and the less tame ones will actually put up a fight when you come to pick them up. It all comes down to instincts, like with hamsters, rabbits and birds.
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∙ 14y agoGuinea pigs are prey animals, and that means that he thinks that when you are petting him you are gonna eat him. You just have to let him know that you are not gonna hurt him.
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Is the guinea pig scared when you first get one?
Well of corse they are. Can you imagine being in a new home with a lot of new people that you have never seen before. This is what it feels like to be a guinea pig. If you give him/her some time they should become used to you and not be so afraid.
What guinea pig doI need?
Get a guinea pig that is calm young not to old, healthy, cute, friendly and would cuddle in youre arms. But when you get a guinea pig the first time they will be a bit scared cos they never met you in there life so give them time to relax.
What does it mean when a guinea pig is quiet in her cage but not when im holding her?
When you buy a new guinea pig she will be quiet for a couple of days because it is scared. This may last even a couple of weeks. When you hold it, it feels safe in your arms, so it makes different noises. this means that it is happy. Hope this helps!
Hello my guinea pigs sister has just died so im getting a new one the same age 1yr and 10mths because she is so upset on her own how is she going to react to a new guinea pig?
Are you talking about A GUINEA PIGS SISTER or your SISTERS GUINEA PIG??? I'll just answer both then... First a guinea pig would take a while to get used to the new guinea pig, but I'll tell you they wouldn't HATE each other. Second, it depends on your sisters attitude, but mine would be pretty happy for a new guinea pig, but still A LITTLE heartbroken at the same time. Hope this helped!
What are guinea pigs afraiad of?
Guinea pigs are scared of loud noises unles they are used to them. if you do not take out and hold or play with your guinea pig ATLEAST 5 times a week they will be scared of everything. they like to feel nice and secure so when you take them out for the 1st couple time wrap them up in a towel so they feel nice and secure!
Why does your guinea pig hate you?
Um mm... my guinea pig loves me a lot so yea
Why does your female guinea pig get restless?
it is not just the female guinea pig. all guinea pigs need exersise but never ever get a running wheel for the guinea pig their backs are so sensitive.
Can a girl guinea pig get pregnant without a boy guinea pig?
Yes I think so my Guinea pig had babies and we don't think she came in contact with a male
How do you get along with a guinea pig?
Spend time with your guinea pig everyday , etc, grooming, rubbing , ...and so on .
Why is your guinea pig breathing heavy?
It means that the guinea pig is scared or it doesn't get enough water when its twitching its kinda like when a dog growls but they wont bite you or they should not well when it wimpers its trying to communicate with you or if you have other guinea pigs...-SycoBob
Is it ok to put a pregnant guinea pig with a non pregnant female guinea pig?
When I got my guinea pig, we didn't know she was pregnant, so about a month later, my sister got one that wasn't pregnant. It was a little less that a month after that that my guinea pig had 2 babies. During that time, though, Molly, the pregnant guinea pig, was acting very territorial, and Milly, the non pregnant guinea pig, was staying by herself and not having anything to do with Molly. So make sure that if you put a pregnant guinea pig with a non pregnant guinea pig, that the non pregnant guinea pig is a girl, or else there WILL be trouble.
What happens if a guinea pigs tooth chips off?
If your guinea pig's tooth chips off,don't worry. Guinea pig's teeth are constantly growing, so your guinea pig's tooth will grow back.
