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Can guinea pigs of different breeds live together?
Guinea pigs usually do well when they live alongside another member of their species. They’re usually gregarious rodents. Duos of guinea pigs can be successful, and groups of three or four specimens can also be beneficial.
Can you mix guinea pigs?
Guinea pigs are very sociable creatures and need to live in pairs or small groups, as they would in the wild. We recommend always having two or more guinea pigs together, with safe introductions to keep them happy.
What is the best combination of guinea pigs?
Guinea pigs need: Keeping with at least one other friendly guinea pig, unless advised otherwise by a vet/clinical animal behaviourist. Good combinations include: neutered male and one/more females, two females, neutered brothers (if they’ve been reared together).
Is it OK to 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.
Can 2 male and 1 female guinea pigs live together?
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 male guinea pigs mate?
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. It’s rare that fights break out and even rarer that two male Pigs aren’t compatible but it does happen.
What are the different types of guinea pigs?
There are many different types breeds of guinea pig, each with their own characteristics, colouring and markings. Some are more common than others, such as the Abyssinian which is quite a common type of cavy, and some, like the Merino are rarer. Many guinea pigs which you find in the pet shops or rescue centres are a mixture of various breeds.
Should I separate my guinea pigs from each other?
If a guinea pig is being bullied it is far better to separate them rather than keeping them in the same cage. If they do stay in the same cage then make sure that they both have their own territory and hideaway space to go to to escape the other. Can a male guinea pig live on its own?
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.
Do American cavy guinea pigs get along with other guinea pigs?
They have a smooth, sleek coat and are medium in size. Naturally passive, they get on well with other guinea pigs and enjoy being handled even by younger children. Though it is rare to get a shy American cavy, they usually respond well to being handled regularly and quickly become very attached and affectionate to their owners.