How do you make guinea pig more friendly?

Question

i just bought 2 guinea pigs and they are really scared what do i do to show them that i dont want to hurt them

Answer 1

hold them alot take a blanket and rap them in it and hold them close to you. They loved being rubbed on the side of their face and behind their ears, also give them special treats like oranges, and apples they LOVE them

Answer 2

Handle them as much as you can, be gentle. Don't over spoil them - they can get little attitudes on them!

Answer 3

Just talk gently to them, and give them time. I had this same problem about 3 months ago when I got my first guinea pig. It took her about 3 weeks to warm up to me, and since then she has been my best lil buddy! lol.. once they warm up to you they are soo sweet! lol good luck! :]

Answer 4

About 4 or so months ago I got two new guinea pigs too. I had the same problem you are having..they where scared and wouldn't warm up to me..so I got them out of the cage everyday and held them and petted them and played with them. I also gave them lettuce (which all guinea pigs love) and I showed them that it was okay and I wasn't going to hurt 'em. So after about a week or so of doing this they warmed up and now I can hold them when ever without them being scared of me! I hope my story helps you in your lil' problem! Use this tatic and hopefully yours will do the same as mine! Good luck with your new additions!

Answer 5

you should hold them often and pet them feed them fresh fruit and veggies. play with them let them run around on your supervision of course!