How To: Bond Guinea Pigs | 5 Tips

[@camryn1864]

Once I saw at the end she said that older pigs accept younger pigs, I did a sigh of relief because I just got a really little pig and was worried that my older one would pick on her. PHEW

[@jonaslastname9382]

4 years late lol but my alpha Male just really bullied my little piggy but they got along after 2 months

[@Larissas-Jungle]

@Jonas Lastname that makes me feel so much better, ive been trying to bond my oldest pig with a baby, and the older one is super dominant, so its been tough trying to bond them. i adopted an adult when the oldest pigs friend died but that was horrible and they never got along, so i surrendered her.

[@memesgod9526]

My older one picks on my younger one I have to separate them cuz they fight alot

[@piggyvlogs1012]

Oh my gosh thank you this video saved my life not really but it's amazing I have two male guinea pigs and they will not stop rambling and mounting each other but this video helps a lot

[@jasminevenables6005]

I was so lucky with binding my two boys one was 8 weeks and the other was 12 weeks. I had them I cages next to each other for three day the put them on the bathroom floor together and they have been together since! No arguments not bickering and they've been together for almost a year now!

[@melissaclobo]

Wow that's great. Im getting a new baby boy for my 5 month boy. Hope i succeed

[@isabelle9914]

Mel O Drama hi, how did it go?

[@amberstrongwell6400]

I got my first one at a crappy pet shop he had no friends was the only one hes 13 weeks now. After a week or two I realized he was blind and deaf. Then I picked up Teddy and he is 6 weeks old other than rumblestrutting in that show dominance that get along great and they sleep in the same house so I'm so glad about that any tips for deaf and blind guinea pigs would be great

[@JubarRex]

DON’T let the guinea pigs meet on your lap. That will provide an enclosed space that is not easy to escape from for the guinea pig. They could start fighting on your lap and, with no way to escape, they could hurt each other or hurt you. Skip the step on the lap and let them meet in a neutral zone like it says in the video. SERIOUSLY, letting them meet for the first time on your lap could lead to serious injury or fear for the guinea pigs.

[@outofcache]

This is so helpful! I was separating them when they were acting mean but now I know to let them at it unless someone gets hurt. Thanks!

[@JE-io9pi]

Thank you so much for this video it really helped i just rescued a lonely guinea pig who had lost its friend living in a garage who is now much more loved. I used my kitchen as a non territorial area and i noticed mounting on each other and other things like rumble strutting please keep doing what your doing these videos really help me and are a joy to watch Sorry about how long this comment is i just had to say that xx

[@Pharagill]

Great tips! 👍 Thanks for showing some of the more aggressive behavior. I just had a female and neutered boar go through a few rough introductions but they are now living together and bonding. It was good to know that some of their behaviors like the lunge attacks weren’t a sign of failure.

[@macyday406]

Thank you very much for doing this video. My guinea pig lives alone at the moment but we are planning on getting another to join her. We weren't sure how we were going to bond them but thanks to your tips I am quite confidant about. Every video you do helps me out somehow so thanks for that. Xxx

[@rueclouds1156]

The editing in this is amazing! Also it's great to see bonnie and the newbie bonding, how adorable! X :)

[@michealbreathnach2928]

I'm getting a new guinea pig and super worried this helped so much Erin. Your videos are so good and i always recommend you to anyone getting new pets. Your so lucky to have so many pets!

[@jessicak.8910]

Oh my gosh that yawn part was SO cute! The one yawned and the other one stopped and was like, did you just yawn!?! I love his face!

[@FredWeasleyFreak]

Guinea pigs, boys especially, love to fake yawn to show off how big their mouths are. It's another dominance behaviour.

[@melissaclobo]

@@FredWeasleyFreak hahaha fake yawn😄😂

[@caelyn4266]

Oh my god. The attack at 6:40 scared the crap out of me. It was almost like a jumpscare

[@jakibartlett8885]

another great & informative video,well done Erin x

[@z0h33y]

Imagine youre just chilling and some big fluffy guy tries mounting you to show dominance. Scary.

[@hollycarver3774]

Aw! I'm so glad that these girlies are happy together! x

[@floryanez1441]

This was very interesting to watch and I really enjoyed how you showed us them. So we could get more on depth on how they are. Great video as always x!

[@ErinsArk]

Thanks so much! x

[@katiem29]

Great tips, Erin! Amazing video, as always!

[@norahgaffron8798]

one of my guinea pigs just died from a uri. I am looking to adopt another guinea pig so that my guinea pig is not alone

[@marebetz6047]

this is really late, but you can either adopt a shelter guinea pig the same age, or if you look online there are 'rent a guinea pig' organizations that allow you to rent a guinea pig as a companion until your guinea pig passes, and then you return the Guinea pig back.

[@boiiiiiii2467]

You always make great videos. So please continue. They are also very informative.

[@sophiehart3686]

Another amazing video. You inspire me SOO much. keep up the amazing work

[@meganmathias6634]

LOVE your vids. they are fun to watch and they are very educational. thanks Erin.

[@meganmathias6634]

and I love the intro to your vids its so cute. Miffy looks so cool at the top of that palace.

[@milliefeint4674]

Hello notification family! and nice video Erin I'm a great admirer.

[@gopetpals]

This is so informative! I would love to own a guinea pig in the future, you have taught me so much and you are my inspiration for them! I love your piggies! ❤️

[@guineazania4490]

Great video Erin!

[@leeohmoon231]

I gave my two males (one adult-resident, one-baby new piggy) short introduction in the bathroom as they were so chilled I put them into old male cage immediately (fresh bedding ) and there were friends from day one. no bickering,no fights, I`m about to upgrade their cage to massive 3 storey villa :D and give them one more friend to roam with , love for GP foreva

[@courtneypie4715]

I've been bonding my 11 week old with my 11 month old and it's so cute watching them interact (from a distance) I didn't know leaving them alone was good, luckily I've just let them do their thing but I monitor the situation had a few teeth chattering moments but it was my young pig letting big pig know he's in his space

[@gymnasticsforever3325]

Love your channel ❤️

[@Patrick-mk7fp]

I love your channel!!!

[@SMKification]

Great advice!!! Pigs look SO cute ❤️

[@miaeckhardt1942]

Thank you this video was so helpful as I am thinking of getting a spayed female with an older male. I LOVE your vids!!!!

[@equinecrazy2220]

This was a very helpful video👌

[@samarajoy5432]

Great video, Erin!

[@afilipac6]

This is such a great video but one question, how on earth do you sleep at night? X

[@louisetwinberrow5508]

Andreia Fernandes I was thinking the same

[@Chris-bg2dl]

Andreia Fernandes Guinea pigs are not nocturnal they get into a routine and sleep when you sleep

[@diddywoozi3553]

They're not nocturnal. Hey sleep when you sleep like the cat said.

[@LovelyNefeli]

@@diddywoozi3553 😂🤣

[@stellarose9060]

They are pretty quiet and they are not nocturnal 😘

[@pops_399bartlett8]

Love u and this help me so much

[@AnimalLover-lo7ci]

So glad their getting along!!!

[@bellag4009]

Have bonnie and maybe gabbie getting along and really good tips I have a question so you can't introduce them straight away?

[@haleyjoymcsweeney8981]

Sometimes guinea pigs will chirp if they don’t have a hidey hole, especially at night. Your pig may have been feeling anxious about being exposed in open space when they’d normally sleep in a shelter. Removing hidey holes is a good idea to avoid a pig getting cornered and fighting during introductions, but replacing them with ones with two exits can give your pigs security and an easy escape.

[@mirtedenboer9655]

My guineapigs are totally ignoring eachother, how do i deal with it?

[@brookewolfnight]

This is going to be great for the piggies I'm getting in a few weeks, I haven't had any since I was 6

[@furryfriendstv6612]

I love your YT channel! I've been watching it for AGESSS and just made my own pet channel but I just want to let you know how amazing you and your piggies are 💜

[@patriciawoodman7209]

great video I'm sure it will be really good for people who own guinea pigs

[@grace-5399]

THIS HELPED SOOOO MUCH IVE BEEN NEEDING THISS THANK YOUUUU!!!!!

[@ndig-gj6zk]

One of my Guiana pigs passed away yesterday I got a new Guiana pig Today so then my other piggy isn’t alone and this video really helped me introduce them thank you ❤️❤️

[@celesteg2786]

When I bonded my three males, Reaper, my lone boy for I don't know how long, and the bonded brothers I rehomed, Soul and Shang; I hand fed treats and hand fed all the veggies with the "Up" command. Began with Reaper then started with the twins about 4-5 days after I got Reaper. Once bonding was put in session, I started with their names then "Up" they all felt comfort by knowing the same command and got the same treats. Reaper was like *girl tastes kombucha for the first time* for a second in the background it was so funny, I don't think he's seen that before, 100% worked for me but that was only when they all munched together and zen for the moment, I limited my time in the pin (they're all around the same age, Reaper was said to be 1 year and the twins are 10 months. They're a bit skittish since they came from homes that couldn't properly care for them in the long run -but that's why I say "Poopie" and hold it to them for a mini sniff before I wave my monster hand all over picking up their droplets and start cleaning.) I did this everyday in their own cages until they knew what I was doing, I backed off a bit with the cleaning, although it is still daily. They don't seem to mind after that. It's just routine that worked with their personalities! Hope this gives tips for anyone who tries to bond. :^)

[@lost-mau5]

Yeah, split cage method might have to be permanent for my couple. The two pigs are vicious when close, but communicate a lot when seperated. I am just terrified of losing one of them due to an injury from a bad fight.

[@mommagamer4572]

I’m thinking mine might have to be permanently separated as well. They’re brothers….have been together for about 2 years, so I will try these tops first and see.

[@lost-mau5]

@@mommagamer4572 7 months later, they are still separated, but provided ample room to socialize with each other. The territorial acts from both pigs have definitely simmered, and they probably could co-exist together. I am still nervous to put the two together for long periods of time. With time, it does get better, slowly.

[@ellascotty34]

My guinea pigs are not the same size so when they dominate the smaller one gets hurt the smaller one is the size of a hamster and the other is quite big and I’m scared that they will hurt each other or brake his back. Any tips?

[@Carissuh]

If it goes on for a long time and doesn't stop and becomes aggressive to the point where they could get seriously injured, then you should separate them. If they stop then they might just end up getting along and you won't have to.

[@crazykinz7036]

This video is very helpful because someday I want to get more piggies. Once I have the money and time. Awesome tips!

[@kalliebruh9997]

Great video!

[@Topnoobsquad]

How long do they act dominant

[@libbysanimals_8306]

I read your information page to my family (because they haven't got a clue on this stuff) and as I was reading, my mum was counting me reading to them as numbers in how many times I have read in the week. Great isn't it!

[@DamiinLazyPiG]

Good advise!

[@mk-zn6lt]

This was very helpful!Few when I was introducing my piggies last Friday,one of them was mounting the other one and we thought they were mating because in the pet shop they told us that the new one we got was a female and when it was mounting the other I was so freakin scared that it was a male anyways thanks a lot for making this video!It was very easy to understand!

[@karieanneconnor6483]

can your Guinea Pigs eat red and green and yellow peppers

[@Carissuh]

They can eat bell peppers! Just don't let them have too many and make sure to wash them before feeding.

[@nicolebezanson8734]

Awesome Guinea pigs bonding, I hope it works out for you Erin hugs and good luck w the new piggies 😊❤️🐹🐹

[@Enyo_Gaming]

Thanks for the video! My boys were bonded 2 years ago but after pulling them from a neglectful home, I realized how disgusting their cage was that they came with, so I had to house them in a much smaller cage for a few days. They started nipping, fighting, blocking each other in corners, away from food, etc. And despite it being only 4 days - I genuinely had to separate them and I was scared to put them back together since. I recently decided to try bonding them again and they will hiss, show their teeth, chase each other around, and not even try to mount each other. They will settle down and clean themselves though, they'll sit and eat food distanced from each other, one might even lay out on the opposite end of the cage - but then they'll go back to hissing, teeth bearing, jumping up and down on their front legs, and nose bumping each other. Even though they aren't trying to "hurt" each other, and they settle down - I'm concerned by the lack of attempt at mounting. Should I be worried, should I just leave them alone, are they actually fine? Please help :(

[@bepispepsi8180]

I tried the little pin hang out with fresh matting and snacks, this worked amazing! One did try to mount the other (both female) and the same one chattered her teeth but they weren’t biting and they seemed to snuggle by each other while enjoying snacks together which I’m really happy about! I will be cleaning the cage but remove the divider and I’m considering giving them both a bath so they both would share a similar scent to maybe help give that boost

[@DawnOldham]

Thank you sooo much for this.

[@tibbythecat9739]

Really good, clear video style. Both pigs are feisty little things. I Still haven't worked out who's Queen guinea. I hope they are rubbing along okay together now.

[@ErinsArk]

Thanks for the feedback! Yes hehe! Teacake is the boss now, but Bonnie is happy with that :)

[@xMoisty]

I've had a skinny for almost 2 months and I just got another guinea pig who's younger. They're both boys. Twice now I've introduced them in neutral territory, but the new one chases my skinny and bites him. He's breaking skin, so I really worries me. They're sharing a cage with a partition. Today is the first day they have interacted a lot. My skinny squeaks at the new one a lot then popcorns everywhere. I'm gonna try having both of them on my lap tonight. I think that might be better.

[@Yibee0]

My guinea pigs are brothers and they have a big cage to spend time in but they always chase each other while trying to sniff each others butts, does anyone know if this is ok?

[@furbl4345]

Even if they're siblings and grew up together, once the male piggies reaches puberty, they will become aggressive against other males even if they spent their childhood together. Only around 20% of such males will bond and coexist after puberty.

[@landonakins7266]

My bathroom is small so what do I do

[@mayaxo8394]

Awesome video ❣

[@Valerie1Shae]

thank you for this video. Great channel.

[@giasamwells8816]

Love the video ❤️️ Can you make a makeup routine? How old are you?

[@charlottefern386]

Gigi TV she has already done one, and she is around 16 i think because she has just left school

[@fanficgirlforever2351]

Gigi TV she's 16

[@giasamwells8816]

Charlotte Fern thanks 😊

[@giasamwells8816]

Fan Fic Girl Forever thanks 😊

[@Chris-bg2dl]

These tips helped me because I am thinking about getting another Guinea pig

[@gemmam.t.r.6190]

could you please do a video on how to litter train a guinea pig!?

[@amber3665]

Gemma Robinson guinea pigs are very unlikely to become litter trained unlike rabbits, because they poo and wee as they please, but the way i used to litter train my rabbit is to put all of the poo off the floor into the litter trays so they learn where it's meant to be!

[@charlottefern386]

Gemma Robinson she might not litter train them

[@gemmam.t.r.6190]

thanks!

[@lifewithguineapigs9800]

Awh poor teacup and bonnie but very factual vid❤️

[@Fancie-el4fz]

cute and helpful

[@piggiepalace]

they are both so adorable :)

[@gregohreee]

this has been so helpful! i just adopted a 2 year old male named August but he came alone. i know that it’s better to have them in pairs so we’re getting another piggie soon. i was just wondering what would you suggest? we’re pretty sure we need to get a younger male but Auggie is a little shy. sorry i’ve never had guinea pigs before so i’m learning a lot but im just looking for some advice :) any is super appreciated my roommates and i are still planning this out

[@xiuhyun2969]

I'm getting a new guinea pig and have to introduce them to each other and this video will really help with that, thank you!💖

[@melissaclobo]

Hey did it help? R your piggis bonding well? Im getting a new piggi too. Lets see what happens

[@xiuhyun2969]

Mel O Drama my pigs have grown close they're very comfortable with eachother now

[@melissaclobo]

@@xiuhyun2969 Initially was there any dominent behavior? If yes then how long did it last

[@xiuhyun2969]

Mel O Drama yes at first the older one was dominant and aggressive but it only lasted around 6 months

[@melissaclobo]

@@xiuhyun2969 great! I got a 2 month old male piggi for my 6 month old male and my older one is acting dominent. So i hope the settle down soon. Thank you

[@okay-sq5bb]

I’m getting another guinea pig for my baby one and I really want them to get along. I think this will help me, thanks Erin💕💕

[@avy7543]

i see from ur pfp u play msp? i have guinea pigs and i play too wanna add me? avy

[@xxshadowanimationsxx4809]

I have a year and a half old pig named Ruthie. I adopted another one yesterday. She is a 3 month old baby guinea pig. She is very timid and doesn’t know veggies yet. I’ve been putting them together for periods of time to let them know each other and maybe my baby guinea pig (her name is Squirrel) will kind of copy what Ruthie does like how younger siblings copy the older sibling. So I’m hoping your methods work🙂thanks Erin!

[@youtubeaccount2008]

Such a helpful video 💘

[@hehehe5076]

one of my boars sadly passed away because of a pet shop that told me it was ok to keep both of them in an insanely small cage he was called deasel I'm glad I found you and I'm going to try again since I really feel bad for my lonely boar he's been alone for a year now with all my attention but I just think it's not enough so I'm going to buy a way bigger cage then before and follow your steps if it don't work out I'll sell it to a person who can look after it.

[@qalq9000]

thank you this really helped

[@lilyneuro9448]

I am getting another guinea pig possibly 2 by guinea pigs today and I’m going to do the neutral territory one!

[@tangerinesleep]

I got a new guinea pig for my old one and they just keep fighting T-T

[@ariscristoforidish184]

Can you do another video about your gerbils?

[@timlivesay4394]

Do you think adding brumley for the winter would help or would their then be fighting outside with the others

[@ErinsArk]

Then the outdoor piggies wouldn't get along as well - they really do need a boar to keep them peaceful aha :)

[@diysgallorjaimy2174]

Pets Palace TV can u please do a video on how to keep your Guinea pig from not getting lonely when you only have one , btw also where would you buy storage grids from in Australia ??

[@Dani-qh3ef]

I also just want to add another tip for anyone out there, it's much easier to introduce guinea pigs when they're young because, in my experience, they are less dominant because they are the same age with the same level of authority. My guinea pigs are 3 months apart and they got along extremely well, the dominant behavior lasted for an hour and never occurred again. They now are always side by side and they like protect each other from threats.

[@michaelk6957]

I have a female piggie 1 year old and I introduced her a baby female 1.5 months old. The old one bites the baby and bullies it all the time. Specially when the little one comes closer Tried all these methods on the video. It's been second week and the old one still bites or chases away the little one when they meet on neutral ground. I have them in the same cage with a separator between them so they can communicate and smell each other. I thought they where social animals. And females werent fighting. WTF Now I feel like an idiot. Because everyone said piggies shouldn't be alone.

[@horrorcraizyblue8235]

hello i lov guinea pigs and video wow its beautiful you guinea pigs its like😎😺

[@S0LAAARRRRR]

:0 omg i have that same box the bunny carrier box u have there cause i got it from my petstore by germany

[@alexandrajones2417]

Love thisss❤️

[@twinpotheads]

I have one really nice piggie i want to get a another one but a different breed do all breeds get along or not?

[@Kaelie-zv7pi]

they were getting a little too comfortable at 4:41 lol

[@thepiggielife3949]

Love it

[@hondacivic8378]

You deserve more subs

[@pops_399bartlett8]

Omg hi first like 😘😘😘

[@livia8902]

Since when has she had 2 New Guinea pigs? What happened to the other guinea Pig which Bonnie was with??

[@ErinsArk]

She passed away. She has been unwell for the last year or so, but she seemed to be doing ok. You can find out more on my vlog channel.

[@guineaphoenix2119]

:( thats so sad

[@bellag4009]

Is the house swap going well ?

[@mads.mz3]

i just got a piggy a few days ago, and he is about a year old. is it a good idea to still bring in a friend for him if he is this old and used to being by himself??

[@gukkarchives1575]

i have one question I have a boar should i get another oar or a sow?

[@EnchantedBug]

Maybe I missed it but what happened to Multy and Teacake is new, right?

[@Enyo_Gaming]

I'm getting ready to try bonding a new 12 month old baby who's just about done his quarantine. This looks so scary, that attack. I might've separated at that point 🤯 I think I'll be more stressed than my boys will be

[@freyan8239]

Just wondering if your piggies are brothers do you need to separate them first thx

[@lauramullerova8985]

Hello. May I ask what you pricking through the video? Thanks. I am from Czech Republic.

[@Patrick-mk7fp]

Do you bath your guinea pigs and or rabbits? If you do can you make a video about it? Please!

[@unicorngirl480]

How many days do we have to do the split cage method