evilove
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- Joined
- Aug 1, 2012
- Posts
- 57
- Joined
- Aug 1, 2012
- Messages
- 57
Hi everyone! My husband and I finally rebelled against all the years our parents wouldn't let us have a guinea pig (we're in our mid-30's now!) and adopted two sweet little boys from the animal shelter! We've had them for less than 48 hours and I'm in SO MUCH LOVE!
Charlie Brown is a 1 year old unaltered male with chocolate brown silky short hair. He is such a sweetie and loves to be snuggled and pet on the cheeks. He's quiet and brave, and gently lets his little brother know that all the cozies, tunnels, and toys are his first.
Wild Thing is a 5 month old unaltered male with red and chocolate short hair. He doesn't seem to have been handled much. He is skittish and does not enjoy being picked up or held...yet! In just one day I've gotten him to take food from my hand and had a very short petting session where he didn't try to get away. I think it looks hopeful! He loves his big brother and makes enough noise for the two of them. He is rambunctious and doesn't settle for just turning. He popcorns to switch directions! He is still trying to come to terms with being odd-pig out and rumblestruts whenever he is pushed out of the tunnel or cozy!
They were not housed together prior to coming home with us, but after about an hour of floor time in the bathroom they bonded over cucumbers and hay. I did weeks of research before the adoption, and they exhibited the mild displays of dominance that I expected, but nothing serious. I felt pretty comfortable that they were not going to fight. However, I had a sleepless night, scared of my decision to remove the cage divider, so I got up at 2:30am to check on them. They were snuggled together inside their cozy! They sit in their tunnel nose-to-nose and the younger one makes contented little purrs from time to time.
I hope my husband and I can take the best care of these little guys. They are so precious!
Charlie Brown is a 1 year old unaltered male with chocolate brown silky short hair. He is such a sweetie and loves to be snuggled and pet on the cheeks. He's quiet and brave, and gently lets his little brother know that all the cozies, tunnels, and toys are his first.
Wild Thing is a 5 month old unaltered male with red and chocolate short hair. He doesn't seem to have been handled much. He is skittish and does not enjoy being picked up or held...yet! In just one day I've gotten him to take food from my hand and had a very short petting session where he didn't try to get away. I think it looks hopeful! He loves his big brother and makes enough noise for the two of them. He is rambunctious and doesn't settle for just turning. He popcorns to switch directions! He is still trying to come to terms with being odd-pig out and rumblestruts whenever he is pushed out of the tunnel or cozy!
They were not housed together prior to coming home with us, but after about an hour of floor time in the bathroom they bonded over cucumbers and hay. I did weeks of research before the adoption, and they exhibited the mild displays of dominance that I expected, but nothing serious. I felt pretty comfortable that they were not going to fight. However, I had a sleepless night, scared of my decision to remove the cage divider, so I got up at 2:30am to check on them. They were snuggled together inside their cozy! They sit in their tunnel nose-to-nose and the younger one makes contented little purrs from time to time.
I hope my husband and I can take the best care of these little guys. They are so precious!
