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Post by ilovesnickers on Jul 1, 2014 20:22:10 GMT
Hi everyone! I just joined this forum and look forward to learning all about piggies and meeting fellow guinea pig lovers :)I am a New Guinea pig mom myself. I just got my little boy Snickers about three weeks ago. I think he's about 3 or 4 months old. My boyfriend got one too so they can keep each other company when we're not home. I've absolutely fallen in love with him! He's the cutest thing Snickers is my first pig so any tips and advice will be greatly appreciated! Right now I'm focusing on bonding with him. I spend a lot of time cuddling and just talking with him so he gets comfortable and trusts me. Any tips on how to get him to bond with and trust me would be great! Thanks in advance
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Post by Kayleigh on Jul 1, 2014 20:32:51 GMT
Welcome to the forum.
Bonding takes time, patience and lots and lots of veggies!! I find talking to my pigs really eases them, they become used to my voice. I say good morning to my lot and they wheeek like crazy!!
Welcome again
Kayleigh
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Post by ilovesnickers on Jul 1, 2014 22:08:55 GMT
Yes I talk to him a lot. He loves cuddling in my shirt lol I give him lots of veggies too. He seems to really love cuddling but during floor time and in his cage he won't let me pet him yet he will come out and take food from me but if I try to pet him he runs away. Funny because when he's on my couch or bed with me he has no problem letting me pet him and pick him up. Is that normal? One thing I love about him is he talks to me a lot lol. He coos and purrs whenever he's snuggling with me, it's so cute
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Post by Orlaith on Jul 2, 2014 8:14:25 GMT
Welcome to the forum and to the world of guinea pigs! I hope you like the site
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Post by Pickles on Jul 2, 2014 23:40:08 GMT
Welcome! My pigs are always more skiddish in the cage vs out of it. The more you interact with them the more bonded they will be.
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Post by ilovesnickers on Jul 3, 2014 17:31:38 GMT
Thanks everyone! He already seems to be getting more comfortable with me
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Post by lisa21264 on Jul 4, 2014 6:14:58 GMT
My Terra loves to be patted. He runs to the door just to be patted! As they get used to you they will be more comfortable with you handling them. It takes time and patience. Welcome to the forum.
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