My guinea pig loves his cage more than he loves me why?

Question

Whenever i take my guinea pig out of his cage he runs away from me and tries to get in his cage by biting it.Also whenenver i come near his cage he leaps in his little igloo.

Answer 1

How long have you had him? If he is fairly new to the house, it may be that he still isn't used to the new environment. Also, when you get him out, sit or lay quietly on the floor, and let him come to you. You can also try leaving the door open and letting him venture out on his own. Guinea pigs can be very skiddish, and they will frighten easily, so try not to make any sudden moves that could scare him. When you get him out, put him in the same enclosed area every time.
Also, when you go by his cage to see him, are you towering over him? Some guinea pigs do not respond well to you standing over them.
Once he gets completely comfortable with you, he will be glad to come out of his cage and spend some quality time wandering around.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I bought a guinea pig 3 weeks ago and he was the same, I left him for the first day to adjust as the pet shop owner told me.the following day I placed the cage on the floor with the door open so he could come out and have a look around (He never tried to get out but did look through the open door).
The next stage was to feed him cucumber from my hand he went wild and loved the treat, this then made it easier to pick him up after he had finished and place him on the floor.
He now looks forward to the cage going on the floor so he can get out and run around the living room, i guess you just have to build up trust in each other it takes a little time but its worth it to see them running around enjoying themselves.
Hope this helps

Answer 4

The cage is the animals sanctuary. It feels safe there. And it is possible the animal is socially immature as yet. It may grow more open with you if you slow down and make friends with it. Try offering attention by allowing it to remain in it's comfort zone, and progressing to treats and such until it becomes more comfortable with you, and being out of the cage.

Answer 5

Small rodents, such as Guinea pigs, tend to stick with what they know. If he feels safe in his cage, let him be in here. Try opening the door to the cage alot, and not trying to take him out, but just simply having your hands in there petting him and interacting with him.

Answer 6

that's okay. he likes you i am sure it is just that his cage is his only comfort zone. you take him out and he misses being in there. he is fine that is normal. you may have gotten him and he was not handled much before with the previous owner. poor guy only feels safe that way and it is all he knows. you may want to think of getting him out for short periods and slowly keeping him out a little longer over time. you will have to slowly let him know it is okay to be out of his comfort zone and is safe. you can try by getting an old towel and put him in it when you take him out. it will give a sense of security in it. there are several ways to get him used to you. you can also try to pet him a little more when you go to feed him. good luck. if you want one to hold all the time try to adopt a very young one and train it right away to be held a lot.

Answer 7

Guinea pigs are, in nature, prey animals (i.e. they're hunted by bigger animals), thus tend to be very skittish. I'm going to assume that your piggie is young and probably relatively new to you. It takes time for your pig to get accustomed to you. Continue to take him out for lap time. Approach him gently and in a manner in which he can see you (NOT from the back). Let him nibble on carrots or other veggie treats while you hold him. Talk to him gently and pet him gently.

Give it time - he'll get used to you. I've had two of my boys for almost two years, and they STILL run away from me when I try to get them out of the cage.

Answer 8

Do not take a shower for a week and he will start liking you.
He scared and it may take time to win his confidence. Try making the "Weep, Weep" sounds like Guinea Pigs make, then you be talking his language and he may calm down easier. Every animal I have had I have learned to speak/make their sounds and they relate to this.

Answer 9

My guinea was the same way. There just afraid of people they think your going to eat them since in the wild there prey. They feel more comfortable in there cage because it makes them feel safe. Just handle him/her more so it gets use to human contact and make sure you hold him/her securely to make it feel safe.

Answer 10

he's scared - partly to do with natural instinct. how long have you had him? just approach him quietly and slowly, talking to him gently, and offer him a bit of food for encouragement. then, approaching slowly again, try to pick him up. pick him up gently and then hold him so that he is cradled in your arms (not on his back tho!) so that he is well supported. then sit down, with him on top of a towel on a cushion so that it is comfy and to allow for any accidents, and just talk to him quietly and stroke him gently. give him little food treats so that he associates cuddles with a good thing.

you just need to give it time, getting to know him and getting him used to you slowly.