I just adopted three male guinea pigs, about 6 weeks old. I went in looking for a hamster, but my mom saw one of the pigs and then heard it purr, she was sold. When we were trying to pick which two to take home, we realized that one would be left behind all alone, and my mom felt bad for the little guy. So we ended up taking all three males home.
Originally the one that should have been "left behind," had the best temperate towards humans, and still does...but now I'm noticing he walks around his cage quite a bit, low to the ground, rumbling at the other two, mounting them. I'm not sure if this is something that will pass in time, or something that could be resolved. My dad says once they establish their 'pecking order' that he'll stop...but I'm not so sure they're dog-like in that nature.
The lady I got him from said I was free to return him if, for whatever reason, things didn't work out. Do you think I should take him back? I feel so bad and irresponsible, but I didn't know he'd start acting out. I'm gonna give it a few more days, to see if he mellows out a little, but if not I'm worried a fight will erupt once their older [and my mom and I are much more attached.]
