Scared, and Angry

[Guineapigslave]

Ok, so I have had Lulu for about 1 1/2 years and peanut for about 6 months. Ever since I have gotten them I have searched for ways to get them used to me and I have found the usual, hand feed them treats, and talk in a soft voice. That has only worked to a certain extent and I'm looking for a way to make them like me

Also, they can't seem to get along. For the 2 of them, they have a 6X2 C&C cage so I don't think space is a problem. There are 2 food bowls, 2 water bottles, and 2 hideys. Are they ever going to get along or am I always going to have to deal with Peanut peeing on Lulu's face, and then Lulu biting at Peanut's face?

Any unique ideas would be greatly appreciated. Please don't tell me to hand feed them and talk in a soft voice

[GuineaGuy521]

I think the rule of thumb is to have everything in #guinea pigs + 1 quantities. So maybe adding an extra hidey house, etc will help it out a bit.

Is the biting drawing blood/causing injury? It's possible that Lulu's behavior is just keeping Peanut in check. If they weren't hurting each other, I'd be less worried.

[wigglesgiggles1]

Some piggies are just bullies, as long as no blood is drawn they are just being pigs.

[Paula]

Guinea pigs are prey animals. They may not ever seem to "like" you to the extent that they're running up to the cage door just to greet you or in happiness at your arrival, like a dog or cat might. Keep that in mind before getting too discouraged.

The surest way to a pig's heart is food. So, whether you want to hear it or not, handfeeding them might be one of the best things you can do to gain trust and help them get used to you.

Let them get used to you and your routine and handle them often. Floor/lap time are going to be critical to gaining trust and helping them become accustomed to you and helping them to seem to "like" you more.

As for them getting along, they really don't sound to be having too much of a serious problem and it sounds more like normal guinea pig behavior.