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Post by jolovespiggies on Apr 4, 2016 20:05:32 GMT
I am sure you are right Piggles hunni, they do know who loves them. It is true too that different animals get on better with different people, just as people do. Lacy Jane for instance loves her dad, she is really a daddy's girl and Merley is just scared of everything including his own shadow LOL!!
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by redheadwalkin on Apr 20, 2016 18:19:12 GMT
UPDATE: George met little baby Otto today, and he is in love. Otto is a little red boy that can fit in your palm. They will be kept seperate until Otto is a little bigger and they can handle sharing a cage but will play together. So far everyone loves each other.
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Post by 3piggles on Apr 21, 2016 12:03:54 GMT
That is wonderful I wouldn't keep them separated, as Otto can use the leadership of a nanny boar, and George is smitten with the idea of raising a youngster. My best pairing was a bereaved older boar and a little baby boar, Dallas and Zippy. They were wonderful together
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Post by redheadwalkin on Apr 21, 2016 14:42:10 GMT
The only reason that I am keeping them seperate is because George is twice if not three times the size of Otto. I don't want him to get squished. They have connectable cages but Otto is too little climb back and forth but George is not
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Post by 3piggles on Apr 22, 2016 12:06:17 GMT
I doubt George will squash Otto. I could fit Zippy in the palm of my hand and almost close my fingers when I got him. Dallas was already a year old, so full size. Dallas adored Zippy, and was the best nanny boar a baby boar could have Zippy loved Dallas, and was always like a little boy with his dad, when he was with Dallas. Dallas had to correct Zippy's behavior a few times, when Zip was really young, but otherwise, he was a proud dad The adults know how to deal with babies, and are very good with them. If they get floor time together, I would let them stay together. Babies are the sweetest and most easily taught by adults before they reach 2-3 months old, and go into puberty. As adolescents, they push every possible adult button, so having some of the sweet time before that starts is a boon to the nanny boar or sow You have to feel comfortable with it, but I doubt they'll have any problems because of size
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Post by redheadwalkin on Apr 23, 2016 16:17:42 GMT
When I've put them together, all George does is want to hump Otto. It gives me some apprehension because pet stores sex them wrong sometimes and I don't want Otto to turnout to be a girl. Otto also isn't a huge fan of the attention he wants to run around the cage. George is always cuddly and wants to be close to him constantly. I'm just nervous
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Post by 3piggles on Apr 23, 2016 23:10:59 GMT
I'm not trying to push you into doing anything you're not comfortable doing, but a lot of what you describe is typical guinea pig dominance behavior. They might not work well together, but if they do during floor time, chances are good they will the rest of the time, too. This is the Guinealynx section on sexing pups, though it also works for older pigs, just to make sure George isn't Georgette, either www.guinealynx.info/sexing_pups.html
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Post by redheadwalkin on Apr 24, 2016 2:26:30 GMT
I watched them together today and after a minute George stopped and it seemed to work out fine. Otto loves humans more than anything though. I just take the cage off and he is the squeaked the little boy, and just loves cuddling up to me. George isn't a huge fan of humans still but does get excited to see me, not quite getting picked up yet.
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Post by jolovespiggies on Apr 24, 2016 20:32:44 GMT
I would love to meet Otto hun, he sounds gorgeous. I have never really had a piggy who has been totally preferred humans or maybe it is just us LOL!!
Hugs JO xx
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Post by 3piggles on Apr 25, 2016 12:17:22 GMT
I've had a pig who seemed to prefer humans, or at least me, to the other pigs. She couldn't get along with the others, no matter what. I've had others who didn't always get along with the pigs in their lives, but still wanted to be with other pigs. The one who didn't like the other pigs came from a huge group (over 150) pigs rescued from a backyard breeder. She was at the rescue in a large cage with at least 10 pigs, and while each had plenty of space, I think as long as the herd was large, she didn't have to directly deal with anyone. As soon as it was just her, her sister and a neutered male, it was not a happy situation. She had to be separated. Most pigs don't like to be picked up. They are prey animals, and anything coming at them or trying to catch them is likely to be a predator. My Zippy loved to be picked up, held, snuggled. My Dallas had his moments, and my Morty was a snuggly marshmallow. Molly also loved to be picked up and held. Otherwise, they preferred not to be handled. Pigs have as many different personalities as people have, so we just have to learn how to best deal with each pig
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Post by jolovespiggies on Apr 25, 2016 19:29:41 GMT
They have haven't they Piggles love, they can be as different and as individual as we are and I don't think some people realise this? One trait which does seem common though is the bossy trait, most of my piggies have had this but have been different in other ways. I love the tone of voice change too when they say different things to each other, just as we do. You are right, Most piggies don't like being picked up as most bunnies don't either which is a shame because cuddling them is such a wonderful pleasure for us.
Hugs JO xx
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Post by redheadwalkin on May 2, 2016 15:15:55 GMT
UPDATE: I have some really unfortunate news. Otto and George are absolutely fine and Georgr even likes me and comes up to me in the cage now, but my new landlord does not allow any form of pets and won't let me keep them. If anyone knows someone that would like the boys, I would prefer to give them up to a caring home than a rescue.
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Post by 3piggles on May 2, 2016 15:37:10 GMT
You would need to find someone in your area, so they are only transported a short distance. We don't know where you are, so I don't know if we have any other members in your area. If you have a good small furry rescue, they know how to treat and care for guinea pigs. Around here, we only have dog/cat rescues, so I have to go to the next state to find guinea pigs. Has the landlord given you a date when the pigs have to be gone? I'm so sorry you have to give them up
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Post by jolovespiggies on May 2, 2016 20:47:24 GMT
Landlords are the pits, I hate most of them!!!!!!
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by wyvernsmile on May 3, 2016 1:08:50 GMT
That is so heartbreaking to hear. I'm so sorry.
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Post by Bean on May 3, 2016 9:37:57 GMT
I'm sorry you're having to give them up. It can be difficult with pets in rented accommodation. While we were renting, I always got the pets written into the contract so I know it wouldn't ever be an issue.
If you have a good small animal rescue, they are quite thorough at looking out for suitable homes. So if you don't know anyone who could take them for you, it's a reasonable option. Advertising them as available can be tricky as you really don't know anything about who's taking them, although making sure you don't list them as 'free to a good home' can weed out the people who don't have good intentions.
I really hope you find a good home for your boys.
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Post by jolovespiggies on May 3, 2016 19:16:00 GMT
Me too love.
Hugs JO xx
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Post by 3piggles on May 4, 2016 12:50:59 GMT
I forgot to suggest you check your lease, just to be sure there is a no-pets clause in the lease. It could be that he just doesn't like certain animals. I'm not trying to get up your hopes, but just in case there isn't a no-pets clause, it could buy you some time and give you some leverage. Good luck.
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Post by redheadwalkin on May 7, 2016 16:43:15 GMT
I don't move until August so I have a few months to find them homes. I'm so sad to give them up!
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Post by jolovespiggies on May 7, 2016 20:55:12 GMT
You shouldn't have to love, this makes my blood boil!!!
Hugs J xx
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