I have a male bunny who LOVES all kind og animals. Can I get him a male guinea pig ( wanted to rescue the one in our shelter). Will they be ok together?
2006-11-22 08:07:25 · 19 answers · asked by BoxerLover 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It is not a good idea to house rabbits and guinea pigs together for several reasons.
First, rabbits have very powerful back legs. One good kick could kill your guinea pig.
Secondly, rabbits and guinea pigs have different nutritional needs. You cannot feed rabbits guinea pig food, and you cannot feed guinea pigs rabbit food.
Thirdly, rabbits are carriers of bortedella, which is harmless in rabbits but can be a deadly disease in guinea pigs.
Petstores are almost always poor examples to follow. They usually do not have the best interest of the pet in mind and are often not very knowledgeable on the animals they sell.
2006-11-22 08:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by qwerty456 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to have a rabbit and a guinea pig (both males, too) in the same cage, and they got along fine. They cuddled together on cold nights.
I read some answers saying they can't eat the same food. Years ago when I had them, rabbit food and guinea pig food were considered interchangeable; I fed them rabbit food.
I also had 3 rats in the same cage. The problem was to keep the rabbit from eating the rat food, which he loved. I had to have a compartment for the rats that the rabbit couldn't get into. But then when I put greens in, the rats would take them all into the rat compartment so the rabbit and guinea pig couldn't get them! lol! But they got along great, and on cold nights the rats draped themselves over the rabbit's back and the guinea pig cuddled up close.
2006-11-22 12:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen people keep both together without any problem as long as the "cage" is large enough so they don't get on each other's nerves. Both are usually relatively peaceful animals and like to eat the same kinds of foods. Since both will be male, you may have a problem with scent spraying and marking unless they are neutered. Also, some rabbits can be pretty big and heavy and may crush a smaller guinea pig but if the size difference isn't too great, it should be fine. Make sure both get enough Vit. C to avoid scurvy (they can't manufacture any of their own), provide things to chew on to keep their teeth in good shape, some fresh veggies & fruit daily and hay and grain. Keep them both in clean conditions, with water and food always available, and you should be good. So, go adopt that little guy. You probably want to take the new guy to the vet before you put him with your home boy just to make sure he isn't sick or contagious with something that might infect your bunny. Also, introduce the two slowly and be there to break up any potential territory fights--find a neutral place that home boy hasn't claimed as his to introduce each other and make sure there are hiding places for both. I don't know if they will fight but new rabbits often do just to establish who's alpha (males will fight females even, it's more a territorial thing).
2006-11-22 08:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by Inundated in SF 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I see guinea pigs & rabbits in cages together all the time in pet stores so I dont really think it would be that much of a problem. However (I'm sure you have thought about this already; but I'll say it anyway - just to let you know I'm not trying to make you sound dumb or anything haha) make sure that the cage is plenty big enough so they both have room. Also, keep an eye on them when you first introduce them to see how they react to one another & keep checking how they interact in the cage; I hope it all works out :]
2006-11-22 08:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by ASHLEY MARiiE <3 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
NO! Seperate headquarters/cages for them!
I think the guinea pig can make do in an older type washer bins. Rabbit would jump out.
2006-11-22 08:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That totally depends on the rabbit & the guinie pig!
I had a rabbit & a prarie dog who lived in the same cage for years!!! They loved eachother!
But depending on the personalitys of the animals, your results may differ! Only way to know is to try it!
2006-11-22 08:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey i had a bunny and a guinea pig and they fought all the time. even if your buuny is the best with others they wont be nice with each other. beleave me. you might just want to put them in seperate cages but right next to each other. that way they get to know each other and after two weeks try putting them in a cage together.
2006-11-22 08:20:52 · answer #7 · answered by liliana c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOMETIMES this housing situation will work out for a particular bunny and guinea pig, but it also often backfires when the animals don't get along.
Male bunnies are best left living by themselves. They will fight and potentially kill another male, and they'll repeatedly impregnate an un spayed female.
2006-11-22 08:16:36 · answer #8 · answered by steve d 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They can live together(if they acceot each other), I'd make sure to nueter the rabbit, so he doesn't hump the pig... They will need a larger cage, at least 3 feet long and 2 feet wide. Plus a few hiding places so they can get away from each other if they need too. I would try to introduce them at the shelter first to see how they act with each other and if it looks good then go for it!
2006-11-22 08:13:27 · answer #9 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Get the bunny OUT and get them in separate cages! What ARE you thinking? The bunny is going to kill the piggy, or very seriously injure it.
2006-11-22 14:38:13 · answer #10 · answered by Pandora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋