Bonding Guinea Pigs

[KittyMcKitty]

I’m trying to bond my girlie (3.5) with another sow (approx 1.5) - it’s not going brilliantly- they’ve had about 4 sessions together in a run - much noise, nose raising, circling and a minor nip (I separated when that happened).

This morning they ate lettuce for a bit then the circling and grumbling started.

Is there any hope? The rescue piggie is adorable and I would hate to send her back

Sows can be right mardy little animals ( I have a pair that I got 2 years ago to bond with my existing 2sow+boar group....and they didn't)

My GP8 sow just won't accept the others. (The two older sows have passed last year , our boar lives alongside the 2 girls)
When we've tried , its fine for 5 minutes then she literally flies at him, chattering teeth, right on his back, biting, full of ball of fury style.
GP7 is slightly better (if a bit bossy) but I can't split her from GP8 as they were a pair .

They might be in season.
They might just need time.

Have you done a bonding bath? Nothing gets guinea-pigs in harmony like the mutual dislike of The Owner for stiking them in the wash. Nice strong scented shampoo (we used Lemongrass and Cedarwood Gorgeous Guineas)

Good luck.

Just saw your other thread , you got her on Tuesday. How were they are the Rescue?
Did they put them on neutral ground?

A paddling pool is good , scrub with white vinegar for no scent of pigs , bath them, big pile of hay or food.

Be prepared to throw the towel in (literally) if it gets rough , lob a small towel over one , keep you hands well out of bitey reach !