Do male guinea pigs get along with other males?

On average, male guinea pigs (boars) live together happily when they’re matched with other males they’re compatible with. If you do that, you’ll keep your male guinea pigs happy together versus them fighting each other like serial killers in a slasher move.

How long does it take for guinea pigs to get used to each other?

You may have to wait a little while before your new pet settles in and gets used to you and their new environment. So if that’s that case, how long does it take for a guinea pig to get used to you? It can take a guinea pig anywhere from three days to as much as three weeks or more to get used to their new owner.

Can two male guinea pigs love each other?

Yes, as long the cage is big enough for two cavies. Guinea Pigs are social animals and housing them together can prevent loneliness. When they first meet or move in together they may need to assert dominance. It’s rare that fights break out and even rarer that two male Pigs aren’t compatible but it does happen.

Can you put 3 male guinea pigs together?

The most suitable pairings are two females or a neutered male and a female. If you would like to keep a group of three or more guinea pigs it’s not advisable to have more than one male as any more can cause a conflict over resources.

Can you introduce a new guinea pig to another?

We recommend always having two or more guinea pigs together, with safe introductions to keep them happy. Our guinea pigs need other guinea pigs. They love nothing more than the company of their own kind; this allows them to express their natural behaviours and meets their social needs.

Can I introduce a new guinea pig to my old one?

The combination of old and young guinea pigs usually works fine. The older GPs are unlikely to view the youngsters as a threat, so old/young pairs should be a okay. Keep a close eye on them, though, over the first few hours, to make sure they’re getting on.

Can you introduce new guinea pigs to old ones?

How to introduce a New Guinea Pig to an old guinea pig?

You need to make sure your new guinea shows no signs of sickness before introducing them to your old guinea. Put the guinea pigs in separate cages next to each other. Position the cages in such a way that the guinea pigs cannot see each other but can smell and hear one another. Introduce them on a neutral ground.

How can I keep two male guinea pigs together?

Put them together but keep an eye on them and if they fight, put them in separate cages on more neutral territory. If guinea pig males live together it is much better if they are from the same litter.

Can a male guinea pig mate with a female after being neutered?

Neutering the male guinea pig removes the potential for any unwanted litters, and avoids the likely problems that can be caused by hormones. But it’s essential to wait four to six weeks after neutering before introducing a male guinea pig to any females as he might still be able to reproduce during this time.

How long should you keep guinea pigs apart before breeding?

For at least 2 weeks, keep them separate. Put them in separate cages next to each other so they cant see each other but can hear and smell each other. This is so that the guinea pigs can be checked out to see if they have and kind of disease.