Introductions: Introducing a new guinea pig - suggestions please!

[mistybev]

Hi there, I am new to the forum and hope i am posting in the right place!

I got my son 2 guinea pigs just uner 2 years ago. they were either brothers or had the same dad but different mothers but were brought up together.

Just over a week ago one of them died suddenly and i promised to get him a friend after my holidays. My problem is that I don't want to have this happening again, and feel that i should maybe get 2 a there will be a big age difference if the new ones are young.

But, i am worried about "3's a crowd" - i know it sounds silly but i just want to do right by my original baby - i don't want him upset. he is a lovely little thing, but i am concerned that he is lonely.

what would you suggest?
do i get one? or two?

any help would be gratefully received as I have promised to go and get them tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks all, in advance

[rabbitsncavyluv]

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If you buy one from a pet store, you will likely have heartbreak again as they are usually sick.

You can get two more if you have enough space. How big is your cage?

[Rnd210]

One for your older boar would be fine, however if you want to get 2 boars would be ok to if you can provide them with enough space.

I think I would get only one and remember to quarentine the new guy and Adopt, don't buy from a pet store.

[mistybev]

Hi there,

The cage is rather large as it is a two storey one, so plenty of room. Also there are not any shelters where i live as it is quite rural here. I am in the UK. I originally got the first 2 from my neighbour (I live on a farm), but the father died a little while ago and so she has no babies at the moment. the local pet shop has a rehoming centre within it, so i was going to check there first.