[Gpdd] Behavior: Biting, Rumblestrutting sounds (the sound of seduction!)

[Algernon07 at aol.com]

Hi  Maria,
       Oh the dreaded death squeeze -- I assume a child was involved -- or a 
hungry boa nosing around?
       #1 Rule: Take great care with GPs and young children -- they are far 
more fragile than pet shops let on. They are  high maintenance animals and are 
Not a great chose for a child's first pet. You will need to be very much 
involved.
       Now -- I hope I haven't discourage you too much.  You're certainly at 
the right place to learn a great deal about guinea pigs an you'll find we're 
truly a supportive community.
       They require large cages -- write and ask about c&c cages -- I'm under 
time pressure right now  or I'd go into it. Very very large tubs or bins can 
work well temporarily.
       Now - as for this cooing pigeon like sound. He is attempting to 
attract the lady's attention. Alas, while 8 weeks old is too young to breed it is 
more than possible -- even likely. You may well already have little piggers on 
the way. One of the problems with early mating is that the female herself is 
still growing and that takes energy.  Please consider having you male neutered 
if you're planning on keeping them together in a cage. It can work out very 
well then. 
       So yes -- all that you've worried about is very possible!
       By the way, some males rumblestrut and purr just, seemingly, for the 
fun of it -- but if ladies are about....

Keep us posed and feel free to write often!

All best,
Alge and the Jolly Rodents  (all boars!  :)