So I got a baby female guinea pig just yesterday (her name is Izzy) and the strangest thing happened!! Twice now I have sat in front of her cage and opened the cage door. I didn't really do anything, I just talked to her. And the two times I've done that, she would suddenly get the urge to explore her cage. The first time, she hadn't eaten anything so far, but when I showed up, she suddenly started walking around (not running nervously), but just walking, sniffing things, making little noises that sound happy.. and ate some pellets and some hay! The second time, the same thing happened as well! I guess I'm just trying to understand because she IS skittish (she's just a baby) and she does get scared and hides, and yet those two times I just hung out with her, she just seemed.. happy! Is this possible on day 2?
I guess I'm just seeking validation that I'm not like terrifying her or making her nervous. She just sat there calmly munching on hay and making little noises. Any thoughts?
(Question on the side: When should I consider trying to pick her up and having some lap time with her?)
I guess I'm just seeking validation that I'm not like terrifying her or making her nervous. She just sat there calmly munching on hay and making little noises. Any thoughts?
(Question on the side: When should I consider trying to pick her up and having some lap time with her?)