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They have a BIG c&c cage with some chewing things, two hiding places, a “hay” area, and we’re going to get more than that soon. AK.A. Cozy Cavies so they can survive the cold
But still, they won’t eat anything. I just got them on Tuesday Night.
Why aren’t they eating the right foods?

By: Prankster P

1) They are still very shy towards me. Every time I approach their cage, they run and hide. I try to be as slow and calm as possible and try to talk with them, but they still run and hide. I also have tried feeding them by hand but they are still skittish.. What else can I do to make them more comfortable with me?

2) I made a ramp to the second level. I have seen the boy go up and down the ramp fine to get his food but the girl is very reluctant to. I dunno if its because I am in the room or if she doesn’t like the ramp. Its covered with a fleece blanket like the rest of their cage. So, any ideas about making her more comfortable?

3) Whenever the girl (sorry about the he/she- I haven’t named them yet..) is up on the second floor alone or whenever the boy goes up there and leaves her alone downstairs, she weeks sooooo loudly! I understand that she likes his company and everything but, I’m not understanding why she screams every time he is not within a foot of her.. Any ideas?

The whole reason I have the top level is to keep their cage fairly clean. I can clean the kitchen area every other day and clean the downstairs once a week. So, taking the second level down is NOT an option. It you have any advice/ideas pleeease lemme know. Thanks
BTW- I found some names I really like, tell me what you think.. The boy is a Abby who is brown and white and light brown/orange. I was thinking Xavier (meaning bright/splendid) for him..
And for the girl- she is mostly black with a mohawk and a white stripe and a small brown/orange spot on one side. I was thinking Ofelia (meaning help-since she is always crying lol).

By: minnie5000

I know guinea pigs need a LOT of vitamin C, already have that covered. (Petsmart offered these yougurt drops that are high in vitamin c. She loves them)

How can I tame her?

Any other tips I should know?

I used to have a guinea pig when I was little, lived 12 years. I was only like 14 when it died.

Thank you!

By: Beauty&Soul

I want a name for him that’s either silly or unique or maybe both? Maybe something that goes with Jeffrey?

Thanks!

By: Megan G