I got him yesterday and I'm trying to bond with him, but he seems to be afraid of me, and its breaking my heart.. I don't know what to do. The only time he gets out to eat is when I'm gone... I don't know how to form a relationship with him...
2007-02-04 10:04:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
be patient you whould be scared to death too iif you were plucked from your old home to a new one in what seems like no time give her a few days to get used to her new surroundings.
in three days i want you to go in there and give her a small plate with some yogurt on it (very little like a spoonful) keep this up for a while and eventually give her some carrots from your hand keep that up for a while and then move to were once she finnishes her taily treat stroke her do that for a while then just pick her up you to will be bestest friends in no time flat
oh and switch up the treats yougurt vvery seldome more oftime fresh lettice carrots celery every great great once in a while give her a cracker to munch on .
once she knows you supply her with good food she will trust you give her some time and please please try the rutine i just tod you i worked for 3 hamsters (2 my friends) My birds (i have three ) and my guinea pig
2007-02-04 10:13:04 · answer #1 · answered by Here i am 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend got a guinea pig over the summer.
They bought a collar made for guinea pigs at pets mart and put him on it and walk him now. It's really gotten him used to people and now he's hardly ever scared.
Maybe you should try this...
2007-02-04 18:13:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
give this animal time to adjust. he/she was probably raised in a environment with very little contact with people.place it where it can see you and leave it alone except for short handling periods at first.hand feed carrots- lettuce- any fresh vegetation by hand. don,t get discouraged this will take some time and always remember guiena pigs aren't very intelligent
2007-02-04 18:24:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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dONT TAKE IIT PERSONAL!!!!!!!!!
i have a guinea pig and weve had her for a few months.......
they do tend to be a bit "SHY" in the beginning but just give him a day or two and hell come right out of it............
try to lure him out with some carrots and every time you walk by call him like your were calling a cat with a ticking sound......
i barely started picking up my piggy this week i was never able to.............she still doesnt like me to.
well just hang in there and give it a few more days.
he WILL eventually come around and want to "CHAT" with you
good luck and dont take it personal!!!!!!!!!!
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2007-02-04 18:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by bRoWn eYeD BuTTeRfLy®210~TX 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've never had a g-pig, but in te pet store i always try to hold them, and they run, so it's going to take time to make one of those things sociable, and bond with you. don't get frustrated, just feed him treats, and be patient.
2007-02-04 18:14:42 · answer #5 · answered by ferrets4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be very patient and don't rush. Very soon indeed, that little rodent will think of you as the best thing since the wheel.
Don't be loud or make fast movements near him for a good while.
2007-02-04 18:10:57 · answer #6 · answered by mypleasure 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my piggie hated me the most out of all of us( there's 5) but with time he realized i love him and to this day im the only one allowed to pick him up, and scratch under his chin.
p.s- i have only had him 3 months.
2007-02-04 20:08:05 · answer #7 · answered by lola7737 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried giving him those little chew stick thingies? he might like you more if you give him treats? the way to a man's heart is through his stomach...
2007-02-04 18:59:18 · answer #8 · answered by Off the Key of Reason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes time for your g-pig to trust you be patient
2007-02-04 18:09:37 · answer #9 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋