[Gpdd] re: having a solo guinea pig

[Gordysmom at aol.com]

This is in response to Jodi's question as to whether or not her piggy is 
better off free and solo.  Even though most experts recommend keeping guinea pigs 
in the company of at least one other since they are pack animals by nature, it 
sounds to me from your description that Gussie is quite content and happy 
with his arrangement.  From the sounds of it, he has formed quite a bond with 
you!!   That's great.  I think that pigs who share the companionship of other 
pigs tend to bond more with each other, and therefore aren't as close to we human 
companions!   I think that when you are gone for more than a day, you should 
probably take Gussie to a friend's house so that he isn't lonely for human 
contact.  I've traveled with my pigs, but there are times when taking them along 
just isn't possible.  Yes, it might mean he has to be confined to a cage while 
in someone else's home, but I don't think that would scar him for life.  You 
sound like a great guinea pig mom!!!   
Janie and piggies