How can i socialize guinea pigs - Paw Talk

Scris129 · #1 02-28-2009, 09:27 PM

i have some older guinea pigs, but how do i make them more friendly?

Scris129 · #2 03-02-2009, 03:17 PM

is anyone going to answer this or what?

RodentzRule · #3 03-02-2009, 03:33 PM

erm... just let them play together, let them get used to eachother but keep an eye on them to make sure theres no fighting, if you want them to share a cage try split caging/screening them, try to introduce them outside of the cage on nuetral terratory. Dont know if this helps but i tried, good luck!

Scris129 · #4 03-02-2009, 06:39 PM

yeh, its not them that need to be socialized to eachother, its that whenever i put my hand in there they squirm squeak and spaz, lol the three s'es i want them not to do that

RodentzRule · #5 03-03-2009, 12:49 AM

They will do that for a little while but if you let them pick up your scent by sniffing your fingers they will eventually stop and may volantarily(sp?) walk into your hand so you can pick them up

marmalade · #6 03-04-2009, 11:18 PM

try keeping their cage in a high traffic area, and if its possible fence off some floorspace so they can safely wander. Sit on the floor with them and let them wander all over you and get used to your smell.

Jennicat · #7 03-05-2009, 06:32 AM

What you're describing is pretty normal guinea pig behavior. You can give them veggie treats whenever you come by the cage, and attempt to move as slowly as possible, but to some extent most guinea pigs will always be shy of hands in their cage. They're prey animals!