Hello all,
I just got my first self-red, 2 month old male guinea pig about a week ago after having researched guinea pigs and realizing that they were the best pet for me. I have a few questions regarding my guinea pig. On most guides, guinea pigs are said to be very sociable and love to be handled by their owners. Mine, on the other hand, starts kicking to the sides if I try to wrap my hand around it gently while supporting the bottom with the other. Usually, I either have it eating food while I'm petting it and then I go for the discreet scoop, but it always gets frightened and kicks off. Now, I don't know whether I should be more aggressive with my grip or try other bribing techniques. I need some feedback on what I should do.
Second, my guinea pig is constantly frightened. Everytime i dim a light or make a moderately loud noise, he purrs in fear. I don't know if this might play a role in me handling it, but I do find it bizarre that it is very easily frightened.
Thanks for the help.
I just got my first self-red, 2 month old male guinea pig about a week ago after having researched guinea pigs and realizing that they were the best pet for me. I have a few questions regarding my guinea pig. On most guides, guinea pigs are said to be very sociable and love to be handled by their owners. Mine, on the other hand, starts kicking to the sides if I try to wrap my hand around it gently while supporting the bottom with the other. Usually, I either have it eating food while I'm petting it and then I go for the discreet scoop, but it always gets frightened and kicks off. Now, I don't know whether I should be more aggressive with my grip or try other bribing techniques. I need some feedback on what I should do.
Second, my guinea pig is constantly frightened. Everytime i dim a light or make a moderately loud noise, he purrs in fear. I don't know if this might play a role in me handling it, but I do find it bizarre that it is very easily frightened.
Thanks for the help.