Quarantine New Guinea Pig; A Few Questions...

[PiggyPassion]

Hi everyone!
A few of you may have seen my topic a while back about getting a cage mate for Arthur. Well, to put this shortly.. it's actually happening! My parents have finally said that I can get another piggy. :tearsofjo
After months of attempting to convince them, they actually gave in. And to think that I thought that this day would never happen...
Anyways, I do have a few questions about quarantining and whatnot, then I'll show you pictures of her.

- Since Arthur has recently been neutered (3 weeks ago, to be exact), I want to be sure that he is good to go before I put them together. How long should I wait for him to have all of the sperm out of him before I put them together?

- How long should I quarantine the new girl before I put them together?

Now for pictures and a description of the new girl!
Her name is Penelope and she was born on December 31st, 2011 - a New Years Eve girly. I am picking her up this Friday from a friend of mine. I was going to adopt from an actual rescue center, but I don't have my car at the moment and probably won't for about another month or two at least. So because of that, I have to stick nearby. And with just my luck, there is no rescue center within a 25 minute drive. :boggled: But Penelope's a such a cutie anyways!



Thank you to those who help me out with my questions - it's a big help!

 

[bpatters]

Four weeks after neuter before being with a female, three weeks quarantine.

Congratulations on the new one -- very cute pig!

 

[foggycreekcavy]

She's very cute. Sorry you weren't able to get one from a rescue. Your friend is a breeder?

My vet recommends two or three weeks wait. I see that Cavy Spirit recommends 3 to 4 weeks.

 

[PiggyPassion]

@bpatters - Thank you! =] That helps a TON.

@foggycreekcavy - Thanks! I know, I was pretty bummed about it. My friend is a breeder as well as a vet, yes. She is trying to get some of her pigs to a good, forever home, though, so she can quit breeding. Thank you for your advice, too!

 

[turcoworld]

just wanted two let you know she looks just like my little girl,strawberry shortcake I she is a sweetie.

 

[mommazilla]

oh my god, she looks like a pom-pom ball with eyes and feet! Soooo precious!

 

[Hhbean]

oh my god, she looks like a pom-pom ball with eyes and feet! Soooo precious!

I have to agree, pom-pom ball ! She is adorable!

 

[foggycreekcavy]

I hope you will get any subsequent pigs from a rescue or shelter. Hopefully your friend will stop breeding soon.

 

[PiggyPassion]

@turcoworld - Awww, you're going to have to post some pictures me. I'd love to see the resemblance! :cheerful:

@mommazilla & @Hhbean - Hehehe, I know right? Thank you! I'm literally bouncing off my toes excited for tomorrow! :silly:

@foggycreekcavy I'm not sure if I'll be getting any others until I get my own apartment, as I'm only allowed for two total at the moment. I'm hoping so, too!

 

[PiggyPassion]

That is one adorable cavy! Good thing you don't live close to me!

Thank you!
And why's that? Haha

 

[PiggieSqueeks]

Oh my dear goodness! She is absolutely adorable! If you got another one that looks exactly like her, they'd be two pom-poms!
I have to agree with @spy9doc .... I would steal her!