Hello and thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
I have two guinea pigs, both male. Jerry (older) and George (younger). I got Jerry from a friend of a friend and he's always been super relaxed but never been houaed with another guinea pig. George came from a pet shop and was the last in the group because he kept chasing the ladies.
When I first got George I kept them separate for about a day and a half. Then set them up a space to meet. I out in 2 food bowls, piles of lettuce and hay along with a water bottle and some toys. For most of the time (about an hour and a half) George was chasing Jerry trying to mount him, I'm assuming to show dominance. Jerry is a lot bigger than George and did not seem to react at first but then started chattering a bit and squeaking. George would leave him alone for just a bit then start up again. They never seemed to fight and no blood.
I'm just not sure I'm getting them set up for the best introductions. Any tips and help would be appreciated. I am going to build a bigger C&C cage for them both once they get along.
Thanks so much!
I have two guinea pigs, both male. Jerry (older) and George (younger). I got Jerry from a friend of a friend and he's always been super relaxed but never been houaed with another guinea pig. George came from a pet shop and was the last in the group because he kept chasing the ladies.
When I first got George I kept them separate for about a day and a half. Then set them up a space to meet. I out in 2 food bowls, piles of lettuce and hay along with a water bottle and some toys. For most of the time (about an hour and a half) George was chasing Jerry trying to mount him, I'm assuming to show dominance. Jerry is a lot bigger than George and did not seem to react at first but then started chattering a bit and squeaking. George would leave him alone for just a bit then start up again. They never seemed to fight and no blood.
I'm just not sure I'm getting them set up for the best introductions. Any tips and help would be appreciated. I am going to build a bigger C&C cage for them both once they get along.
Thanks so much!