Guinea Pigs/two females

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Expert: Nicole Bury - 10/24/2009


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I have two female guinea pigs, ones a few months old(Amy) and one's a few years old(Amber). We give them little play dates every so often(they live separately like neighbors). When we do, Amy will continuously sniff Amber's rear and then either always be next to her or or will stick her head under Amber's head. Then Amber will try to or succeed in nipping Amy.Is this normal? How do we get them to live together?

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Hi Rachel,
Try putting them in the same cage, but put a divider in the middle. Make sure they can see and communicate through the divider though, this way they will be able to communicate and get used to each other without causeing any harm to the other piggy.

Hope this helps!
-Nicole

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Nicole Bury

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I can answer every question anyone has! I am always willing to hit the books for other owners! I and my husband between me have 6 guinea pigs and one expecting, that we intend to keep 2 of. I can help with idle questions, everyday problems to serious health problems but I always suggest seeing a vet!

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I have had 14 guinea pigs in my life with more to come. I have volunteered at the local shelter just to work with the small animals on a weekly basis and I have been to countless vets to soak up there advice, as well as looking in my 50 something books on guinea pigs. I know almost everything I can wrap my head around about guinea pigs! Sometimes my husband, who is an exotic bird vet/guinea pig fanatic helps me with the questions to!

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I have taken community courses for pet care, including small animals, but I have not been to school formal education (I am not a vet). Currently I am in the process of becoming a published author and I have my degree in creative writing. Someday I will have my masters. I teach local classes for advanced creative writing and literature for teens.

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