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Originally Posted by gingerjenny  So, last month I got a little piggie for my daughter. As a owner of hamsters when I was a kid I didn't think I'd really like it. She has one at her school though and really enjoyed it. I was really surprised how attached i have become to this little guy. He is so sweet! They have so much more personality than hamsters. His name is Collin. My daughter named him. He chirps away whenever he sees me or hears my voice...or of course when he hears the closet door open (where we keep his food).
I do have one question though. We let him out and let him run around on the floor and he will climb back into his cage after a few minutes? Is he scared or does he just like it there better?
When we first got him he was kinda skittish and would run when we tried to pet him. Now he comes to the opening of his cage to be pet. He likes being held now too. When other people (not family) come over he is quiet and shy but not to us. SO cute! |
Oh, I was very glad to read about your experience! I got my daughter two female guinea pigs and a hamster for my son over this past weekend. We had read a lot about guinea pigs before getting them, but still you can't know everything until you actually have them. I agree with you, I can see myself becoming attached to them, as well...VERY CUTE! But, yes, one more than the other, really nervous and skittish. Happily though, just in a few days we have noticed they are less so. I grew up with cats and long story why I do not want cats or dogs, but wanted, especially my daughter, to have a cuddly pet experience. So, they don't yet want to be pet so I'm glad to hear after a month with yours that that is not still the case. I told my daughter we just have to be very patient and it will be more worth it because trust will be developed. We are going to try 'floor time' today, so should be interesting.
