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Am I doing everything I can to make my families new guinea pig feel at home2007-11-24 21:57:31

I brought home a little 6 week old gpig home from our local humane society today and after a quick sidetrip to the vet's for a well piggy check-up, I took her straight home to her new cage. I'd already had it set up with food, water and a sleeping hut that she dashed right into and is pretty much staying there except for quick trip or so out to eat a little and drink some out of her waterbottle. Any suggestions would be appreiciated.

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Guinea pigs are very social creatures, they enjoy the presence of other guinea pigs and humans, They can also see color, so any colored toys (I use bird toys) will give her a little light on her life. Things to chew on such as chew woods, carrots, lettuce (green leaf) wiill occupy her time. They LOVE to Chew and put things in their mouth. Make sure the cage is adequate, Guinea pigs require alot of space to move. They also need alot of vitamin C which they can not produce on their own so alot of vegetables high in vitamin C is good such as red peppers.

Spending time with her daily will allow her to get used to your sent, which is how they recognize you when you come to them. They require at least an hour a day if not more, they also require exercise. Find a secure supervised spot that she can run around in after she gets used to the cage.

It will take time for her to get used to her surroundings but she iwll come out they are shy at first but they are then wonderful pets

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Well, you don't say how big the cage is. It should be as big as you can possibly provide. Some extra huts and even toys might help. But she is probably hiding because she doesn't know what's going on and she's scared. She should calm down, especially if you take her out and handle her a lot.