I would separate them. It's obvious keeping them together is not working and the younger one is bullied and terrified. They need their own space and then you can work with them individually.
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It's the Midwest. The baby seems terrified of the older one though, always squealing and trying to get away. I'm used to having males so it's odd to see this reaction. Older female screams if you get close to her with your hand, tries to dig, etc. It's sad. I was hoping she'd relax a bit, but just when I think I'm making progress like her eating out of my hand after five scared minutes, or goes up to sniff my hand for a second, she reverts a moment later.
@Rynn21...I gave my advice from PERSONAL experience. I also started with a midwest cage, so my suggestion did not come from judgement, it came from my learned experience and having to problem solve issues with my own pigs. I soon learned that it's NOT about statistics and guides, it's ALL about the guinea pigs who are living in the cage. So, I created what was necessary for the pigs I had.I know this forum doesn't like the midwest, so I expected that response, but most cases that the LAGPR (they recommend these for two females) has seen hasn't resulted in this. It might be the fact the older one was raised by a rabbit, and the baby is, well, a baby. I'm trying a few more things to see if it works out, and if the bond still doesn't feel like it's holding, I'm going to have an appointment ready in a month.