Hello everyone! Now please before you say anything, I did my research and thought 3 male guinea pigs together would be fine! Only after finding this website were my suspicions deemed true; it was NOT okay! My first two males are Bernie and Indiana, and I recently introduced them to Gene. They quickly decided dominance, and after about a day or two, Gene was out and about, eating with them, playing with them, and everything seemed fine. Then tonight things took a harsh turn. First, Bernie and Indiana began fighting, which I just found out is very common when there are 3 male guinea pigs. I had to separate them for the night, Bernie alone, and Gene with Indiana. However, Indiana would not stop chasing Gene, and for his safety I put him with Bernie. Gene and Bernie are fine together, but now Indiana is practically freaking out. He?s chewing his bars, destroying his entire cage. I?m not sure what to do! This is a perfect lesson which I will learn for the future, but right now I need help! I plan on keeping them separate for the night, and then reassessing in the morning. Do I need to wait it out? Do I need to get Gene his own cage, or find him a new home? With Bernie and Indiana become friends again, or will they always fight?
I understand that this seems like an uneducated choice on my part, and you?re right. I assumed having enough space, food bowls, hay, water bowls, and hiding areas would be enough. I was wrong, and I understand that. I would never do anything to purposely cause stress to my piggies and I just need some help in remedying this situation.
Thank you so much.
I understand that this seems like an uneducated choice on my part, and you?re right. I assumed having enough space, food bowls, hay, water bowls, and hiding areas would be enough. I was wrong, and I understand that. I would never do anything to purposely cause stress to my piggies and I just need some help in remedying this situation.
Thank you so much.