Taming Baby Guinea Pigs Step By Step! | Squeak Dreams

[@SqueakDreams]

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[@QueenCal111]

2022 person here 🥲

[@motherchode-v5n]

1) Spend time with them. Let them smell you and talk to them. 2) Set a routine. Cleaning day, feeding time. 3) Hand feeding. Let them come to you. They'll recognize your scent with food and realize you're not there to harm them. 4) Take them out (using a tunnel or a blanket as chasing them around can stress then out) and give them lap time. Give them a blanket to cuddle in to so they don't feel so exposed. 5) Expose them to sounds. 6) Let them learn and see from the older pigs that you're ok. Taking an older/ tamer pig out and them being ok with that shows the youngins that you're not harmful. 7) Bond with them using floor time and give them their own space on the floor.

[@joehunter9154]

This actually might help me!

[@ahhwe-any7434]

I keep my boys in my bedroom w/ me bc I've been trying to cut back on my power bill. Usually, they're out in the living room. So, they're completely familiar w/ their surroundings. The living room leads into the kitchen & yeah, I made a cage big enough to reach out to that room too. Anyways, I've noticed that if I leave the bedroom for too long (beside the living room), I keep the door open, they hear me fumbling around in the kitchen, & I'm apparently not feeding them fast enough for their tastes, they'll try to escape. It doesn't happen alot. But they're pretty funny. I leave little Christmasy type lights on for them & the radio too when I'm gone. The less giddy one popcorns alot more when I come back from leaving. I think he misses me the most. The other one just kinda waits to warm up. He's the one who's constantly popcorning. Their hobbies include: watching TV, eating, pooping & peeing, bugging each other, being mysterious, cutting my hair, cutting each other's hair, I believe fighting off my sleep paralysis, picking up on human emotions, putting up w/ their human & etc

[@kayleethenicejester1944]

I only have one guiniea pig

[@dog6487]

Will floor time help my piggie with taming? She's decently scared of my still so I'm trying to find ways to help with that fear >-

[@Sabouma28]

@@kayleethenicejester1944 I hope you got a friend for him by now... they do better in pairs 😉

[@TheVerbalVolley]

My way of taming the guinea pigs goes back to when I was a child in the 1980s. To put it simply, I did nothing extraordinary. I just picked them up and put them on my chest while lying down in the living room. There was no instruction needed. They were exceptionally friendly and trusting. Pure and simple.

[@carislittlepiggies]

I'm Sorry Sarah I didn't hear anything you said in your video because I was completely distracted by the major cuteness overload going on in this video!!! 💖💖💖💖. Seriously though, such a great video and so helpful! My baby, Prinsesa, was so shy at first and very spazzy but now she really has come out of her shell. It just takes a ton of patience and love. Sending lots of love to you and the girls!!!! 💖💖💖

[@leannahayford3467]

carislittlepiggies

[@charlotte6154]

@@leannahayford3467 tf

[@SMKification]

Great tips. I can't believe how active and bold Lyra has become. Twiglet's begging is just TOO cute!!!!!!!! All of them are just beautiful.

[@SqueakDreams]

Susan Marie Kovalinsky Thank you! :D

[@chloe-oe5ef]

Baby guinea pigs are adorable!!

[@simplysoph7987]

are you sure about that *mine has red eyes* still love him tho!

[@hahahayeey]

@@simplysoph7987lots of Guinea pigs have red eyes

[@josiecarmen2922]

I loved how truly informative this video was!! Usually people do these kinds of videos but honestly don't explain the whole process in enough depth, so i'm glad you actually put all the effort into this video to explain the what's and why's :) Also, the new babies are so beautiful!! Lyra's coat is absolutely stunning!

[@marywilson1709]

Wow, it's amazing to see baby Lyra! She is so adorable - then and now :)

[@SqueakDreams]

Awh thank you, 6 years later and so much love for my little Lyra 🥰

[@ZoesZoo]

I can't believe how adorable Twiglet is! I thought *I* had the cutest piggies ever, but now I'm starting to question that lol ... xD

[@SqueakDreams]

+Zoe Tuinman Awh haha! Twiggie says thank you!

[@Alaska9772]

+Squeak Dreams hello i kind of need help i got a guinea pig and i want to get it a house that is not over $11 and is it alright if it is alone or does it NEED another guinea pig??? thank you!

[@ZoesZoo]

+Apex Dragon Guinea pigs NEED to be with other guinea pigs. Also, whether or not you have 1 guinea pig or 2, they need a big cage.

[@Alaska9772]

thank you i get out my baby guinea pig when ever i can and doesnt look sad and cages and guinea pigs are expensive.

[@bluerasberryx343]

You can build a cage yourself, much cheaper than the crappy cages in pet stores.

[@cindyterruso9698]

I love Lyra. She is beautiful and you can tell she is absolutely getting very tame. Squiglette as well as Willow hysterical with their begging. You have such a wonderful temperament about you Sarah. No wonder they love you so much. ❤

[@shawtyslikeamelody7652]

i love how you can tell how much she loves her guinea pigs 🥰

[@susannabonke8552]

True. A very friendly owner.

[@ursulamg]

So helpful! Thank you for this video! We just got a new 4 week old baby and he's still very skittish but coming around. We're working hard on making him feel comfortable with his new home and friend ❤️

[@rinmagis]

I took mine out for laptime and he peed on me xD

[@SqueakDreams]

+Noisbae AJ hehe they tend to do that! As they get older they learn to hold it in though :)

[@rinmagis]

xD

[@aliyahrandolph2781]

Noisbae AJ dude so i got mine yesterday. me being stupid and not letting them be in their cage i let them be ob my bed and the pooped and peed on my covers. i didnt even know one of them peed intel i was about to go to bed

[@loralefebvre9511]

I place my guys on a doggie pee pad. Its great in case there are accidents

[@johnnyjohnny771]

SAME!!!!!😂

[@ES-pc8kf]

Twiglet has such unique color blocking. Standing on his/her back feet is adorable 🥰

[@AA-xy9lr]

Twiglet and Lyra are just too cute, and of course Willow and Sprite are too! Great video! (:

[@aoifedempsey1923]

I think so too, I think twiglet is the funniest little guinea pig ever 😋

[@DawnOldham]

I watch you (also subscribed)!and saw that you had this five year old video!! How helpful as I just got a baby piggie yesterday! I also have an 8 month old that needs more taming. Thank you so much!

[@kassiefouts9882]

Your pigs have such beautiful coat markings and colors. They all look super healthy and happy. That's lovely.

[@lisafarrell7304]

Twiglet is sooooooooooo adorable I love her cute fuzzy face !!! :-) xx

[@Jyxzkl]

Ya!

[@daria_avery]

Thank you I am a brand New Guinea pig owner. I decided to get a hairless one & she is about a month old & then realized I needed a second one as a companion for the baby..so adopted one from the humane society...i haven't handled them too much..I think I'm doing a good job..I was stressed about not being prepared at first but have learned a lot..

[@rebekahrose1664]

I absolutely LOVE your habitat. Can you do a video on it with links where to buy the stuff?

[@squeakandbark7918]

Yes please do

[@bingbing9758]

You can buy some from Amazon or Guinea pig cages . Com

[@wolves2116]

Gosh.. my brother forces my cats on his lap and calls it "LAPTIME" and whenever he see's my cat rosy, he says "ITS LAPTIME ROSEH!" and she Just Dashes off... gosh... my poor chubby cat...

[@sahira04]

xDDD Awhh

[@rubyfoxyfuntime1244]

I am geting a guinie pig eny min😉

[@sarahp4888]

Ruby foxy Funtime124 I am getting 2 guinea pigs on Sunday at a rescue There names are Cream puff and Riesling. Riesling is short haired and Cream puff is long haired

[@kihanag.2574]

Yay!

[@lililili8067]

Omg tell ur parents

[@lyssgoddess]

I just got my baby pigs on wed. 😭 I have been waiting months ❤ I love them… I cried when my hubby gave me my pigs for my birthday. When I was little I had a really abusive family and they took my pig away. I don’t know why I was too young to remember. So as an adult this was the best gift I ever got. I spent days preparing cage and veggies bins and hay bins for weeks. I’m so happy I finally have my pigs ❤ veggie time 😂gotta go 🤣👌❤️🥰

[@janiceyoumans4402]

I took my young piggies out cuddled in a fleece and set the fleece on my lap … this worked well rather than trying to grab them with my hand as your video suggested not to. Thanks!

[@rachillebachille4344]

I just adopted my two male piggies today and they are already so sweet. I am naming one pua and the other ones name isn't decided yet but I absolutely love them!!!!!

[@rachillebachille4344]

my parents surprised me (day before my birthday (today)) that I could go pick out my birthday present and immediately I knew what it was and started crying but once I got there I got to pick out both of my handsome little boys. my dad was so determined on the no pets thing so I worked on him about it for three years and finally got them today. I'm so happy

[@gracetaveo2733]

This video was so helpful! My new piggies was abandoned at the shelter at only 4 weeks old. He was so afraid when I adopted him and this video helped me a lot! My other guinea pigs were not scared at all when I got them, and so easy to tame! Thanks for making this video!

[@votecurtistheguineapigforp9603]

It is just amazing what these tiny critters do for me and my family!

[@little.leafling3909]

All your guinea pigs are cute but i love how pretty lyra is! And I love her name!

[@sarahprice9766]

New guinea pig owner. In AUS. These videos are super helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you so much the lovely comment!

[@unholysadboi2401]

OH MY GOD. You have no idea how much this has helped me. I never had taken care of baby guinea pigs. The youngest I've taken care of is 3 months old and its very diffrent. This has answered so meny of my questions. Thank you so much! 💜💜💜

[@Sean-gy3is]

I’m so lucky! I got two baby guineapigs last week, I took them out later the day I got them (I didn’t know you were supposed to leave them that long) now they are not scared at all, I’m able to pick them up without them squealing or running away!

[@Emily-nz1hr]

how are they doing now

[@kaitlynsharrun22]

By the way I love your channel! You are one of the best guinea pig KZbinrs ever. All of your videos I have watched have been so helpful! I got a 3 or 4 month female guinea pig 3 days ago and she is doing good with me. Her name is Minnie!

[@HowlingEclipse]

Thank you so much for all the help. Both my little piggies Blizzard and Reces cups are just starting to eat out of my hand and realize I'm not so scary after all. :)

[@SqueakDreams]

+Howling Eclipse Awh that's great! It's lovely when you first start to bond with them :) Keep up the good work! :D

[@HowlingEclipse]

+Squeak Dreams thank you I will!! Still have their scared moments but they are starting. Slowly but surely :)

[@Just-Darcy]

I got my guinea pigs when they were only 2 weeks since I rescued them from a man who couldn't take care of them. They are now 3 months old and they are getting so much more tame. I love them so much!

[@A_random_funeral_consultant]

I want one or 2

[@greeneyeshi]

my baby Ivy just passed away from the bloat but she would always love when my boyfriend would lay his hand down near the floor. She'd always climb on top of his hand and nibble him. She was a rescue from a parent who mistakenly bought Ivy as a Christmas present. ugh. She was our first and we are addicted to how beautifully spirited they are.

[@ilikecake-pf7zo]

I have 4 guinea pigs and I started to pet them and pick them up from the start and they are the nicest guinea pigs I have ever had

[@kaileespinks7244]

I got my two month old guinea pigs yesterday, and they are already eating out of my hand! I am sooo excited!!

[@ananunez2747]

Your the only guinea pig channel that I watch because your vids help me a lot and other ones not as much

[@bugsulli6709]

My guinea pig that I’ve had since I was about 8 or 9 years old just died the other day. We actually found out that they need a companion. Now that I know that I feel really bad for him. Today we got 2 New Guinea pigs! Absolutely adorable! I can’t wait to start over and do things right this time.:)

[@SqueakDreams]

I'm sorry for your loss, he lived to a really good age for a piggie! And don't feel too bad, being a good pet owner is realising our mistakes and learning and improving - congrats on the new babies, I hope they settle in well 😊🌻

[@bugsulli6709]

@@SqueakDreams They are settling in just fine! They don’t run away from me when I pick them up from the cage:)

[@arielm.1041]

Your video was really sweet. I am dedicated to low-stress handling and science-based methods for my guinea pigs, and think your video was very well done, especially the tips about letting shy piggies come to your hands rather than chase them around.

[@SqueakDreams]

Ariel Goshorn Awh thank you that means a lot! :)

[@sarahkitchner2356]

Just got a new baby guina pig today named Izzy and she’s very shy so I hope that after a while of cage time she will become more confident so thanks for the vidio

[@astroandcosmo75]

Thank you for making this video I’ve been wondering about my baby guinea pigs that I just got one month ago

[@user-MRG1130]

How are you able to keep them contained with such a low barrier? My son has two, and one of ours has to be a genius, or could possibly the next Great Houdini! In the beginning being that this was our first time with guinea pigs, Molly(the guinea pig) was nice enough to ease us into her capabilities, by throwing me a few softballs to build my confidence. Her first trick, was using her weight against the cage door to open it up. So I improvised a new lock to prevent her from being able to open the door whenever she wanted. Her next trick, was in their play area on the floor, she figured how to position herself in the corner of a 10-12” inch barrier wall(similar to the wire on the cage) and shimmied her way out. So once again, I improvise the setup and raised the barrier. That only lasted for about 2 wks, before she started using one of their plastic hides as a step, and repeated her previous technic to shimmy her way out. This doesn’t happen immediately, that’s why I don’t think she’s intentionally pushing stuff against the barrier to use as a step. I now have everything mounted to the floor, but I seriously doubt I’ve won this war. The way things are going, she’ll probably make a shovel and dig her way out next. LoL she’s too funny

[@zoeford7874]

i just got 2 guinea pigs 3 days ago, Melody and Harmony and they are so cute and i learned a lot about guinea pigs from your channel so thanks! :)

[@BudgetBunny]

Oh my word are they ever adorable!!!!! This was a very great and informational video providing some excellent tips! Especially with small animals - patience is key!!! An adult who is used to you is indeed helpful, Honey has always been a shy rabbit but growing up with Rocky and seeing how bonded he was to me really helped her trust me!

[@Hertfordbristolman]

these videos are incredibly helpful, I think I have watched most of them. Im getting a couple of pigs soon and I got a book on guinea pigs but these videos are much more in depth and detailed.

[@BrittneyBeatsxo]

I have 2 baby Guinea Pigs and I feel like they hate me. I’ve had 1 for about 2 months and the other for only 1 week so I know that’s not a lot of time yet. They run so fast when I am trying to pet them and give them treats. It’s seems like they don’t want to be picked up at all, but once I pick them up they LOVE to be held and little massages. Your piggies are so cute and fluffy! I appreciate this video so much.

[@oliviafusco9147]

Awww the greens piggy lady and tramp moment 😩 ❤️

[@kristalynnmertz]

Best video I’ve seen on taming baby guinea pigs!

[@RaymondJamesB]

This is going to help me a lot, I just got a baby 5 week old really fluffy guinea pig. And it is my first ever guinea pig so I only got one for less pressure. I watched this video on how to tame guinea pigs and it has been helping me because he comes out more often but he is shy and he doesn't come to your hand when you feed him unless your completely still. But I fell in love with him and I am definitely going to buy another one

[@izzyclinton3566]

Twiglet was just so cute in this viedo!

[@emelyiaalex2648]

Omg thank you so much,this video really really helped me.my guinea pig loves me now all because OF you

[@crysv.1276]

Baby guinea pigs are the cutest animal in the world and they all have cool names

[@Jyxzkl]

Aw!Your guinea pigs look so cute!

[@sheldonbashi6482]

This video made me feel so much better about my scared Guinea pig, he’s new from the pet store.

[@LadyMcGiusti]

Aw, Twiglette looks just like my little Skittles! SO CUTE!

[@hey_beautiful_rose2819]

This is great advice!! I just got a baby guinea pig and he super social but he is still a baby and I've had so issues of running away.

[@SqueakDreams]

Congrats on the new piggies! Young pigs can take a while to get over their instincts to run! Some never do, but as they grow up they get slower, and you'll get better at catching and handling 😁

[@cynthiaporta7420]

I love this video. Perfect timing for me to be watching it. I have a piggy, Lily. She just turned 4 years old. She lost her cage mate about 3 weeks ago. We all had time to grieve our loss so I decided to get Lily a baby female piggy (she will never replace Rosie but I think she will be happy with a friend). Lily's friend will be 4 weeks 3 days when we get her. Her name is Maggie. We are all set up with a cage to put Maggie in for 2 weeks quarantine. And then I have a kiddie pool to introduce them. I'm hoping and praying that they will be okay together. Please wish us luck. I am excited for me and for Lily hopefully it will go smoothly. 💖💕

[@susanfaulkner2304]

I have raised two squirrels and they were ENERGETIC. Now I have two piggies and they have different personalities. Timothy hay is very much a must have to get min

[@lucyfp7030]

This video is just in time, I just got two baby females today! They are adorable :)

[@gymnastdolly1888]

No way! I just got a baby male for my bday!!! His name is Chip!

[@lucyfp7030]

I got my two girls for my birthday today!! Fizz is 10 weeks old, Dora is 9 weeks old! :)

[@isabelladaehn5514]

Enchanting Souls Happy birthday!

[@sarahrowland9926]

Thank you so much! I just recently got a new little boy pig and he is very crazy but your video will help me to get him ready for a show that we have coming up.

[@shannonsibs9405]

to be completely honest I'm hooked on these videos now, you're kinda a lifesaver!!! :)

[@kirstyp9801]

Thank you so much for all your helpful videos. So resourceful .

[@ashleyfuller945]

Loved your video did any one else see one of the babies behind the pillow playing with it at the end

[@penelious]

Twiglet is such a little character

[@SqueakDreams]

+penelious She really is!

[@candalalala]

Very good information! I get a pair of baby siblings tomorrow and am looking forward to following your steps.

[@karenrijntjes5544]

one of my guineas is pregnent so i am so happy i saw this video we had a gender diaster

[@alishafantroy3330]

I did too that's how I ended up with 9 guinea pigs but they're ADORABLE

[@person2448]

I ended up with 5 piggies cuz life happened (Guinea pig marriage )

[@bundleofcherries_1]

SAME She had a litter w/ one baby but it broke it’s back Then she had a litter w/ 2 babies but we think one got eaten by a kookaburra (we then had one left) On my bday party she had a tiny cute baby so now we have 2 babies and 2 parents A cute happy family ☺️

[@frog7026]

This is helpful i got my guinea pigs yesterday there both boys and 9 weeks old and today they started coming out the hiding spot and walking up two us

[@coralawrence9903]

Thankyou for this I got my two babies today. There names are cobweb and midnight they are 6 months old and hiding right now x

[@mamstrat3047]

2 years in and im still working on mine.

[@emmarmy2754]

It needs alot of time...

[@TheStonyPuppy]

The most tame thing my guinea pigs did so far is stand up against my lap for a treat. And I’m starting with training, so far the more skittish one is accelerating drastically surprisingly. She’s already starting to stand up on her hind feet for treats, but not all the time. Just thought it would be nice to let you know your techniques are working.

[@LillieTheDogX]

This is very helpful! Two weeks ago I got two baby pigs and I haven't kept guinea pigs for a while so this will definitely help me tame them, thankyou!

[@alithenuggetgachas7014]

This was so helpful my Lil baby after 10 weeks was doing tricks and well trained!!!!!

[@thebunnyshed1official]

Super cute clips and fabulous advice and tips x

[@bloomingbirds4592]

#SqueakDreams please can you make a video about " how to clean a cage " or something because i want to know you clean your new cage

[@livvvvvlovesguineapigs]

Omg your pigs are so big now 😀 I gust got my New Guinea pig and the video has helped a lot😍

[@3oelawrence664]

Loved ur video.I myself have 2 babies,jst over 2mth old.Sonic and Shirley.Ur video was very helpful as one of mine is timid and the other alot more confident.

[@sayori5410]

I got a new piggie today and I get one tomorrow so I went strait to this vid

[@phoebee7007]

I just bought my baby guinea pigs 2 days ago and they already love me.

[@alli_park16]

Great tips! The piggies were so cute hehe

[@jxliaalove]

I had a short latimer right when coming back home with my 5 week Olds, 2 sisters! They weren't that scared, infact, one of them seemed very chill!when they first entered their new cage they sprinted into the litter box under a pile of hay, together. I left them for a bit but couldn't help watching the litter box constantly, ahha😂 in the evening I'll just prepare them some veggies, and depending on how they're feeling I might do a little bit more lap time, only if they seem like they're starting to get used to things

[@galaxyst0rmaj557]

Im getting a guinea pig from our friends soon, she just has to have her babies. Her previous owner mistreated her and was very rough with her. Today I was visiting this guinea pig, she was calm while snuggling me which was good. This guinea pig has never eaten out of someones hand before, today for the first time in her life (Shes more than 1 year old) ate out of someones hand (Which was mine) I'm so excited to get her!

[@Jessibear1]

could you make a video about grooming long haired guineas? i just rescued one today and would love to have your opinion on proper care.

[@Just-Darcy]

Twiglet's coloring is so pretty!!!

[@kailynpajer8061]

my baby guinea pigs are really similar to lilah and twig! callie is more confident but still not totally comfortable with me but compared to the other one, pebbles, she is easier to hold and pick up. they are both different from eachother, but they act like sisters with one another. i’ve had them for about a month now, and they are both about 5 months old. the people we got them say they are sisters but they look nothing alike. but i love them both very much.

[@yoovai]

Aw they are so cute! My guinea pig is 2 months old

[@Aryadnie]

I have a bit of a struggle, I’ve just adopted 3 young piggies to bond with my herd of 11 Sows, so their cage is really large making taming difficult, but I can sit in it which helps. But because I have so many guinea pigs, they try and bombard me to get the food meaning that I can’t just leave my hand out for the shy piggies! So taming seems to take much much longer with a big cage!

[@katieewatkinss]

"Squeak Dreams" is such a cute name 😍

[@michellelampkin3246]

Can you use dandelion leaves washed out of the yard?? I.just got 2 4 month old boys..1 is a runner other is more mild mannered..

[@hannahhubrich7716]

I just got two guinea pigs named Luca and Dakota which are 5 weeks old. They are American satin guinea pigs. this really helped thanks 😊😊

[@SqueakDreams]

piggielove202 Great to hear :D :D

[@aoifedempsey1923]

What gender are they

[@preppypiggy2735]

I think 2 boys

[@preppypiggy2735]

Based on the names

[@lakinprice3068]

Great tips and video:) you are definitely right about the routine. Once I got in a routine with mine it helped a lot in taming them. Now they can't wait for me to clean their cage out every night bc then they know it's meal time after that:)

[@leahtreck1083]

Aloha, they are all adorable. Lyra is so precious 🐹❣️

[@fartripper7598]

My guinea pig Bitsy just had a baby (didn’t know she was pregnant) and she’s really skittish so I hope I can gain her baby’s trust!

[@mollypowell2991]

Lyra is gorgeous!

[@rinzgon4657]

I think I scared my new guiniea pig it’s been 2 weeks it still hides and run

[@cheesepop8918]

SmugPug YT lol same xD

[@lesliezarate3403]

Give it a month 🙃🙂

[@Minigymnasts]

Me to

[@tammylancaster6103]

Me too. He scares me too when he takes off running 😂 . I told him today "look, I know I scare you when I swoop down, but you scare me too when you take off running like that, so we're gonna have to work on this together" . He didn't listen to well. I get near the cage and he runs so fast. What if he does that when I get him out got laptime, and I can't catch him?

[@ATIREDFISH-t9s]

i guess it takes time :)

[@jesseslittlehomestead8169]

You have the CUTEST Piggies Ever!

[@freyacameron4821]

I have been wanting you to this video for ages!!! Thank you so much for doing it, you had great tips and, of course, your piggies were extremely cute!!!

[@libbysmith2194]

Thanks so much for makeing this video I am a new guinea pig owner my 8 week old guinea pigs rolo and twix , who are brothers, are really happy to be stroked and hand fed and I only got them 1 week ago but they are really confident so thats probley right. ♥ this video ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@rileyjurado4650]

I am loving Twiglet.....so cute

[@bellab.6944]

Can you please do a video on nail clipping? I am really scared to cut my piggies nails because they are really squirmy and I don't want to hurt them.

[@lunarlily7452]

Very helpful, my piggies have been with me for a few days and your advice is really effective :)