Dominance New Guinea being chased

[Rigred]

So I have two females and I’ve decided to introduce a third one. What I’ve thought was my dominant one (cookie) only chased the new one once or twice the first couple hours and didn’t mind her anymore. My other piggie (pink) in the other hand, chases the new one constantly. I notice it’s only chasing no teeth chattering. Is the behavior normal? How long does it last? Is the piggie doing the most chasing the dominant one ?

 

[bpatters]

How did you introduce them? And how large is the cage?

 

[Rigred]

I put the new piggie beside the cage in a smaller cage.I would interchange their pillows here and there. The big cage is a C&C 2x5

 

[bpatters]

Well, start over. Separate them for a day or so, then give them all a buddy bath at the same time. Then follow these instructions: https://guinea-pigs.livejournal.com/3002707.html.

Do it at a time when you've got hours to give to it, and don't rush things.

 

[Stargazer]

Chasing but no teeth chattering can be a sign of your pig being playful, but not if it does it that often. I suggest starting over the introductions as well until Pink gets used to the new pig.