Bonding New Guinea Pig // Bonding? // Cage help?

Where did you get him from? If he came from a rescue or a private home where he was well cared for, you can go ahead and do introductions. If you got him from a shelter or a pet store, he needs to be quarantined for three weeks, preferably in a separate room.

Be sure to turn them both over and compare their private parts before you put them together. We've had an awful lot of pregnant males on this forum.

Yes, he can live on the fleece.

Here's how you go about introductions: https://guinea-pigs.livejournal.com/3002707.html

He did come from a very humane, in-home breeder, which is the best option for me because I for sure I wanted a texel and the nearest rescue from me is an hour and a half away. Thank you for your reply

A couple more questions, @bpatters, for introductions I plan to use grids but he is a very tiny, 4 week old baby. They are the 9 swuare across grids. As long as I'm sitting there watching, is it okay if I use them? If not, I can put up towels to cover the holes. Also, while he is still tiny, can I use corollary that is 10" high on all sides and then cut it down to 6" when he is ready? Would that do the trick to "babyproof" the cage?

10 inch high coroplast will work as baby proofing for their permanent cage.

During introductions I would definitely add something to the grids - cardboard can work well as a temporary solution. He will be able to slip the grid holes so you will need something.

Personally I would introduce them, if you are confident that he came from a healthy place. It's stressful for babies to be on their own. Skipping quarantine just means being prepared to pay double the vet fees if something comes up (mites, URI, ect.).

We would love to see pictures of the little guy! I myself got a baby texel this summer (she's 7 months old now) and she is the most goofy, silly, mop-like creature. Be prepared for many hair cuts in your future!

Thank you! Here he is

He is super cute, I love his colours. Hopefully introductions go smoothly for you guys!

I love texels, they are like little walking mops. Just another until his curls grow in, he will be even more adorable!

I know I think to myself "I can't wait for those curls!" and then I think "I'm so gonna miss this tiny baby stage." Im torn! I did introductions today. There was some rumbling and chasing/mounting, but they turned out liking each other. So thankful on this Christmas Day!