How do I introduce my new guinea pig to my old one?

[fareez]

i just bought a new guinea pig
name ; carlo
gender ; male
type ;abby
age ; 2 month

my old guinea pig
name; Monte
gander ;female
type;abby
age;5 month

how do i introduce Monte and Carlo

 

[Guinea Pig Guru]

Unless at least one of them is neutered, do not let them run together for even a few minutes. They will breed and this is bad for the health of your guinea pig, money and will help over-population become an even bigger issue. If you wish to keep them together, get the male neutered. It's a risky option but your ONLY option if you want them together.

http://www.guineatastic.com/introducingfighting.htm
http://www.cavyspirit.com/breeding.htm

You should have them first both on neutral territory - somewhere they've both never been (like a bath tub or bed) with chicken wire between them. If they have both smelt each other and got to know each other without too much teeth chattering and signs of fighting, then you can remove the mesh. Clean out the old one's cage thoroughly before letting them in together.

 

[Megan]

Get to clear cages an put them next to each other and if they seem ok them put them in the same cage but if they fight put the other one in a diff cage and keep on doing it

 

[Joie]

Since they are male & female there shouldn't be any problem at all! Just be responsible & do not let them make babies! Pet population control plz!

 

[Julie]

i would put them in cages near one and other for a couple of days but have somewhere not in either of the cages where you can let them play and interact with one and other
then i would try them in the same cage and they should be ok anyway as they are male and female

 

[Red metoo]

first, put them in separate cages.
Next, buy a new cage with room for both of them.
lastly, put both of them (at the same time) in the new cage.
Have fun with your guinea pigs!

 

[Skye]

The best way to introduce your guinea pigs is to have two separate cages next each other and put the one guinea pig in each cage. Whatever you do, never put the new guinea pig straight in the cage, otherwise it may become territorial. Another option is find a place the your original guniea pig hasnt been and place an enclosure there. Put the new guinea pig in first then the original one. If they are on mutual ground ( a place where neither of the two have a scent marking) they should get along great. Hope this helped and good luck
Skye

 

[maisie the know-it-all]

step 1: Put a small bowl of guinea treats in the cage.
step 2: Let Monte and Carlo share the food.
step 3: Allow Monte and Carlo to sleep together.
step 4: Sit back and watch your cute guinea pigs have fun together!

 

[justme]

They should generally introduce quite well, the majority of the time the females are more dominant in these type of pairings. Introduce them on neutral territory where neither has been before .When you are ready to put them back into the cage you must clean it thoroughly first and then put the newbie in first followed by Monte a short while after. You should always be prepared for them not to get along though, not al guinea pigs will accept each other. good luck!

 

[animals4ever]

Set up a large, penned-in area outside of the cage. Don't just throw the newcomer into the cage--you need to let them get to know each other in a neutral area. Guinea pigs are very territorial and tend to scent-mark their areas, so they may be more hostile to a newcomer in a place they consider "theirs."

Place some vegetables (lettuce, bell peppers, carrots) in the neutral area as a distraction.

Put both guinea pigs in the neutral area. Let them find each other.

Be prepared for some normal establishing of dominance. Rumblestrutting (waving the rear end from side to side and emitting a low, loud purr) is completely normal, as is mounting and the occasional scuffle. They need to work out the issue of dominance, so don't interrupt this. Even a little fighting is okay, as long as they do not draw blood.

Clean the cage completely. Scrub the floor of the cage and any accessories with vinegar to neutralize any existing odors. Add a layer of fresh bedding to the cage.

Put them in the cage together. There may still be a little scuffling as they re-establish dominance in their new surroundings, but it shouldn't take long.

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