Behavior New boys still very skittish after over a month!

That how all 4 of my sows are. I've had Nala and Pumpkin for 2 years, and Sarabi and Butternut for 1. Guinea pigs are prey animals and may never be super social. You can't pet or pick up any of my sows with ease but when their held they love you. Especially after 1 month, they are still hesitant of youbecasue who knows, you might EAT them! Hahaha!! Guinea pigs are silly creatures.

i think it's totally normal. mine took a few months before they were completely comfortable with me. at times they still try and run away when i go to pick them up, but they purr and cuddle once i hold them. try petting them while their in their cage sometimes, so they feel safe. also, when you do hold them, feed them their favorite vegetables. you can always win over a piggie through his belly.

Most guinea pigs will not let you pet them while in their cage, and are hard to catch. They just can't get over that instinct to run when someone is trying to catch them.