i have a 6 month old rabbit, don,t know if it,s male or female. but i would like to introduce a baby guinea pig for company. does anyone have any advice or problems to share. any advice welcome thanks
2006-11-23 09:32:36 · 20 answers · asked by juicy 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I dont see why not; just make sure that they get along before hand. Try introducing them & see how they react to one another; & make sure you keep an eye on them at first to make sure there are no problems . I'm sure you've already done this; but be sure the space they will be living is big enough for both of them as well; good luck to you : ]
2006-11-23 12:04:04 · answer #1 · answered by ASHLEY MARiiE <3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not fair to the Guinea or the Rabbit.
The Rabbit may damage the guinea, it is a misconception that they get on and are company for one another.
Get your vet to check out what sex your rabbit is, if you really can't tell, you should never put two males together unless they are both neutered. Two females from different litters may also fight, a female rabbit will bully a neutered male.
Whatever you decide to put in with it, introduce them gradually, preferably not in the original rabbits living quarters. Check them both for mites, which a stressed animal can be very prone to.
Make sure that the hutch/cage is big enough to take one rabbit, let alone a rabbit and a Guinea. Make sure the Guinea has a section where he can get away from the rabbit.
2006-11-24 07:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by MW 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, no problem. I've always put a rabbit and pig together. You can easily tell if your rabbit is a male of female. Lift up it's tail or turn it over on its back and the difference will be obvious.
If it is a male, it will try and mate your guinea pig. This is not a happy time for the pig, and will run away from the rabbit, but comes back later for a snuggle. Provide lots of hay for the pig to hide under.
2006-11-23 10:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by pampurredpuss 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its not fair on the pig. They live in huge family groups and communicate the whole time by grunting to each other. Rabbits don't make good company for them.
Get a neutered male rabbit as a companion.
2006-11-23 09:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not. the rescue I work for would never put them together as they have seen too many injuries/deaths from these unions. Best to get a neutered partner and get yours neutered now as it is ready to reproduce. Females if left un-neutered Will become aggressive ( as will unneutered males) and will have a 95% chance if getting uterine cancer at 5 years +. Please do some more research or visit your local shelter. They will be more than happy just o give advice or find a partner and do the bonding for you. Good luck.
2006-11-24 05:26:44 · answer #5 · answered by india 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im going to answer before I look at the answers. It has been known for guniea pigs to live with rabbits and in some cases they get on great ect. What you have to be careful of is Thumper stomping on G piggy and killing him which often happens. Hope this helps
2006-11-23 11:45:05 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't. It is a myth that rabbits and guinea pigs are happy togteher. They aren't. Get the rabbit another rabbit if you must. Rabbits have been knownto attack and kill guinea pigs.
2006-11-24 00:32:53 · answer #7 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rabbits and Guniea Pigs can be in the same cage exspicaly ir they are both young
2006-11-23 09:36:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
they usually get on really well together. it may be a good idea to introduce them when they're young. they eat the same foods and it is important for them to have company. make sure that they are getting on well at first.
2006-11-24 04:31:11 · answer #9 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your rabbit is dominate she might not want the guina pig in her teritory. but there is a chance. rabbits and giunea pigs are close in spicies. put the rabbit on the flore and hold the guinea pig. put them face to face and let them sniff each other.
2006-11-23 12:12:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋