when you first adopt a guinea pig it’s natural to tower over his cage and admire the cute little guy. You know he’s the cutest little creature in the world, but to him you’re Godzilla looking down on him and he hopes you’re not hungry. In fact, when first adopt a guinea pig try not to get too close to his cage and when you have to try to crouch or kneel to be on his level.
The first way to build trust with the little one is to give him food and water. Animals always know who is the person who feeds them and who they trust.
when you first adopt a guinea pig Naturally, the first thing you want to do is pick him up, hug him, and pet him. Don’t pick it up for a while, don’t even touch it, you don’t want to ruin any chance of establishing trust by forcing yourself into it. He is in a new home but it still doesn’t feel like home.
And don’t lure him in with a treat and think that just because he’s come close he’s ready to be manipulated. He came for the candy, let him have it and take it to him to eat safely.
When he gets to know you and starts to trust you, you can start with some pets and eventually when he is comfortable with that, you can go pick him up.
Guinea pigs have a small bone structure and their delicate lungs are exposed by their shape, so you must be careful when picking them up. Instead of grabbing them from above and lifting them up, put your hand under them while holding them up with your other hand for safety.
Guinea pigs can screech in fear and screech in delight. If he screeches when you first pick him up it’s out of fear, so leave him alone for now. Very soon it will be ready and even enjoy it. In fact, he’ll like it so much that when you walk into the room he’ll squeal with delight, which is his way of asking you to pick him up. Eventually, he will enjoy being on your lap as you pet him while you talk on the phone or watch TV.
How nice it is that your little friend likes you so much that he squeals with joy when he sees you. It’s no wonder guinea pigs make such wonderful pets.
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