Guinea Pig Petting Time? ?

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Guinea Pig Petting Time? ?

Answer 1

Guinea pigs are large pets im getting 2 quickly yet in case you want to get one it really is going to be very lonely so i'd propose 2 of them with the intention to run round and play with one yet another yet you going to wish a cage like about : 20 inches X 20 inches (51 cm X 51 cm. the experts :Cuddly , sweet , they prefer to cuddle with you. Cons : they are shy and take like 2 weeks to get used to you. yet i counsel you get 2 you'll adore them they are cool pets.

Answer 2

Some guinea pigs get very restless when out for more than 30 minutes lap time. My old cavy Carrot (RIP) used to sit on my lap for about 20 minutes before he'd want to wander off.



Another problem is that guinea pigs need water. If you have them out for more than 45 minutes then it's unfair if they haven't had a drink recently before you got them out.



When it comes to floor time either give them 2 sets of 30 minutes every day, or let them have water bottle access and keep them out for the whole hour.



Generally, a shorter lap time twice a day will be preferred for your piggies, but it's not a big deal for most cavies if not.



Remember, they still need time to settle in if they are that new.



Are you keeping your piggies outside? (I noticed you said hutch). If so, please bring them inside. -Wild animals: A hungry, determined wild animal will not give up until they get into the hutch. 15, maybe 20 minutes of chewing, scratching, pushing may be all it takes.

-Less attention: Out of sight, out of mind. Even if not out of your mind, will you be going out there in pouring rain/freezing/boiling weather every few minutes to check they are okay, and talk to them?

-Weather: The weather alone is enough to kill a guinea pig. Cavies cannot deal well with hot weather. They can deal with cold more than hot, but when the temperature drops under 15 degrees Celsius/60 degrees Fahrenheit your guinea pigs will be very cold, and under risk of illness, or worse, freezing to death. If it's super windy, will your hutch be sturdy enough to take the blows? And even if it is, won't the wind be bashing on the hutch, creating a terrifying environment for the pigs? Rain will soak the hutch, and possibly the pigs. The hutch covers they offer barely have any ventilation, which is something guinea pigs must have.

There are many more reasons, but guinea pigs are generally so much healthier and happier indoors. Find somewhere to fit in a 7.5sq ft cage at least so they'll have enough room to get away from each other when they need to and popcorn and run laps. You can build a C&C cage to give them this spaces which are cheap, versatile and easy to make. More information can be found on this website: http://www.guineapigcages.com/

Answer 3

Well you just got them so they are going to be nervous at first give them a few days before you start taking them out let them get used to you it might take a while be patient. Imagine you going to a brand new place and not knowing anyone and not knowing whats going on. No there is no time limit for how long to hold your guinea pig just hold them and let them run in a safe room to get exercise until they start getting maybe a little tiered or annoyed with being held. Have your mom read a book about guinea pigs, and maybe have them run around and be held on a blanket. Have fun with your new piggies!

Answer 4

If you just got them yesterday, you probably shouldn't be handling them all day long. Your guinea pigs are still very new and probably still scared and stressed out from being moved to a new home. They are still adjusting, and need lots of time to get used to their cage and their surroundings. I'd limit your handling of them for a few days. The one might be going to the bathroom because it is frightened.



It could also be because guinea pigs aren't always good at knowing where they can and can't go to the bathroom. They aren't easy to litter train. Guinea pigs tend to just go when and where they have to. So don't be surprised when you get pooped on!



Even once they are settled in, every 20 minutes or so, you should allow them some time back in the cage to eat, drink, and use the bathroom if they have to. Guinea pigs are very timid and shy animals by nature, so being in their cage is comforting.

Answer 5

when i hade my guinea pig (she passed away about 7 months ago) i kept her out as long as i wanted she liked being held. i used to put down a towel when i let her out just incase she had to poop or pee so it wouldnt get on the carpet. so you can keep them out as long as you want. and if yiu have a gated yard depending on if your guinea pigs are pretty calm or not they LOVE to go outside and eat grass. :) well mine did anyways.. lol good luck!

Answer 6

I hold my guinea pigs whenever, and however long I want. There is no "rule" about how long guinea pigs should be held for!

Tell your mum to read a guinea pig book. She will see that there is no "rule" on the length of guinea pig handling.

However, I usually don't hold my piggies for that long. 15 minutes yes. Half an hour? I don't know. I just think it could stress them out a bit. But it all depends on the guinea pig I geuss :)

Answer 7

The absolute worst thing you can do to your guinea pig is to hold it longer the 20 to 30 minutes with out a potty break. I know because I proudly potty trained my Miya and I actually killed her by doing so. She developed bladder stones as some guinea pigs do but because she had held her bladder so long just to be with me the calcium also embedded into her bladder walls so she could not have surgery as there was no healthy tissue to heal. She fought so hard to live for 7 months but she was down to 1 lb and 4 ounces and her pain medicine had stopped working for her so I had to say good buy. She gave her bladder to UC Davis who were doing tests on guinea pigs at that time trying to figure out why some guinea pigs get the bladder stone issues and just cant get well. Because of having her bladder with the stones in it they were able to come up with a medication so now no guinea pig will have to suffer as she did!!



Go to my You Tube site and view How I Potty train



http://www.youtube.com/user/GuineaPigPersonals



In this video I show you how your guinea pigs can be with you for extended amounts of time with out having a potty accident and not have to hold their bladders either, it works great!!