[Gpdd] [Behavior] - Help on introductions

[Liz Jimenez]

I would love some advice about Guinea Pig introductions.  I have had Dollie 
(who is a large boar, about 3 pounds) for almost 3 years.  I have recently 
gotten a job which requires me to be away from home for most of the day, 
and so I decided to get him a friend.  I picked up Caramel (also a boar, 
just under 3 pounds, thought to be about a year old) from a local 
shelter.  They have been living in the cage together, but I have 
partitioned it into two sides.  They occasionally chatter at each other or 
bite at the dividing cubes.  I have had them out together twice.  The first 
time went ok.  The second time they started chattering, and Caramel lunged 
at Dollie, teeth bared.  I feel badly keeping them in half of the cage, 
because they both love to run.  Does anyone have advice on getting them to 
live together, or even just play together?
Thank you for your help,
Liz



Liz Jimenez
liz.jimenez at verizon.net