Do i need to have more than one guinea pig?

Question

Do i need to have more than one guinea pig?

Answer 1

Yes, they do best in pairs.

http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm

http://www.guinealynx.info

Answer 2

2 females like being together or more but only have 1 male or they would fight

Answer 3

Well, the more guinea pigs the more love! haha but with more guinea pigs come more cage cleaning plus if you put them in the same cage they may fight because they want there own territory unless they are raised with other guinea pigs since birth

Answer 4

Yes. A single guinea pig will get VERY lonely and depressed, Trust me get two. Go to guineapigcages.com. There is a forum on that site. Your best bet is to ask people  that know what they are talking about. Ask your question there, you will recieve an accurate answer. But take it from me, never house a guinea pig alone.

Answer 5

nope. a single guinea pig should be happy if you give it attention. all guinea pigs need a playmate, and that should be you. They get really attached to one other animal, which can be either you or another guinea pig. If it is another guinea pig, then the two of them will be best friends and you won't be either of their best friend.

Answer 6

it depends if the guinea is not comfortable being alone alot if you workfor long periods and not always with it. then your guinea pig may want another buddy but if your there or somone where they can pay attention to them alot then u should be fine with only one guinea pig. HOPE I HELPED!<3