Should I take a freebie GP???

95Harley · 07-02-2009, 11:06 AM

Ok I have a guinea pig (which GLD tells me is male) and he's 5yrs old. We have just been offered another one ... don't know how old don't know what sex... I kind of assume that separate cages are a must but... do they carry any types of diseases that I should quarantine?? How close together should I put the cages(IF I take the 2nd one) The old man is in a glass cage and I guess the new one is a "carry" type mesh. I haven't seen it yet but I will before I say yes. The kids have been playing with it for an hour now. They say the second cage is big enough for both...

What do you guinea pig experts say?? (should I post a pic???)

soccer mom · 07-02-2009, 11:21 AM

Silly question about the pics! But GP's are social animals. if they are both the same sex and get along, you will be ok with 1 cage. If both are dominant types, they probably will need separate cages. You could introduce them and see how they interact before you make a decision. Good luck! I love GP's.

95Harley · 07-02-2009, 03:22 PM

I've got to go to my laptop for pics but apparently Oreo is b&w and is a female so I will have to think on it and I told them if we did it wouldn't be until after the weekend anyway soo .... I'll let you all know!!!

95Harley · 07-02-2009, 03:36 PM

Ok here is Wooley Bear --male (I'm told by Gotta luv Duns) and we've had him since 2004.

joustinggirl · 07-02-2009, 08:44 PM

YES, new pigs should be quarantined for at least 2 weeks and 30 days is even better. They should be examined by a vet for any Upper respiratory disease and any external parasites. Both of which are common and can flare up with the stress of coming to a new home. www.guinealynx.com has fantastic information concerning pigs, introductions and disease.

Melissa_PQHorse · 07-03-2009, 12:08 PM

Another guinealynx fan it seems. Great great site.

95Harley · 07-06-2009, 01:34 PM

Well I've seen her and she is cute but I think we're going to pass we just don't have the room and there is alot to do before we could let them in the same room...thank you Jousting girl I thought that might be the case I really appreciate it!!!

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07-02-2009, 11:06 AM
95Harley Started Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Corner of IA, SD, NE Posts: 2,095	Should I take a freebie GP??? Ok I have a guinea pig (which GLD tells me is male) and he's 5yrs old. We have just been offered another one ... don't know how old don't know what sex... I kind of assume that separate cages are a must but... do they carry any types of diseases that I should quarantine?? How close together should I put the cages(IF I take the 2nd one) The old man is in a glass cage and I guess the new one is a "carry" type mesh. I haven't seen it yet but I will before I say yes. The kids have been playing with it for an hour now. They say the second cage is big enough for both... What do you guinea pig experts say?? (should I post a pic???) __________________ Horses are scared of 2 things- 1. Things that move 2. Things that don't.

07-02-2009, 11:21 AM
soccer mom Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huber Heights OH Posts: 853	Silly question about the pics! But GP's are social animals. if they are both the same sex and get along, you will be ok with 1 cage. If both are dominant types, they probably will need separate cages. You could introduce them and see how they interact before you make a decision. Good luck! I love GP's. __________________

07-02-2009, 03:22 PM
95Harley Started Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Corner of IA, SD, NE Posts: 2,095	I've got to go to my laptop for pics but apparently Oreo is b&w and is a female so I will have to think on it and I told them if we did it wouldn't be until after the weekend anyway soo .... I'll let you all know!!! __________________ Horses are scared of 2 things- 1. Things that move 2. Things that don't.

07-02-2009, 03:36 PM
95Harley Started Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Corner of IA, SD, NE Posts: 2,095	Ok here is Wooley Bear --male (I'm told by Gotta luv Duns) and we've had him since 2004. __________________ Horses are scared of 2 things- 1. Things that move 2. Things that don't.

07-02-2009, 08:44 PM
joustinggirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boones Mill, Virgina Posts: 3,799	YES, new pigs should be quarantined for at least 2 weeks and 30 days is even better. They should be examined by a vet for any Upper respiratory disease and any external parasites. Both of which are common and can flare up with the stress of coming to a new home. www.guinealynx.com has fantastic information concerning pigs, introductions and disease. __________________ Pink Tiger says \'Grrrrrr\'

07-03-2009, 12:08 PM
Melissa_PQHorse Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,198	Another guinealynx fan it seems. Great great site.

07-06-2009, 01:34 PM
95Harley Started Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Corner of IA, SD, NE Posts: 2,095	Well I've seen her and she is cute but I think we're going to pass we just don't have the room and there is alot to do before we could let them in the same room...thank you Jousting girl I thought that might be the case I really appreciate it!!! __________________ Horses are scared of 2 things- 1. Things that move 2. Things that don't.