Is it ok to get only one guinea pig?

Question

Is it ok to get only one guinea pig?

Answer 1

Yes, I used to have guinea pigs. If you want some piglets later on, you can buy a male and a female:)

Answer 2

no, they are group animals in the wild and if you don't get two the lone one wil get bored and get this disease where it eats its own fur.

Answer 3

So ive herd they are very social, i might be wrong, if they are get to, or provide a lot of attention and good time. care for them like you would a friend, beacuse indeed they are becoming apart of the family.

luck to ya!

Answer 4

If you want a male guinea pig then you have to only get one because they'll fight with another male or you can get him neutered and get a female. They do like company but if you give it enough attention then it should be fine  

Answer 5

No, definitely not.

Guinea pigs are much more active when with (or even near) other guinea pigs and are highly social. If you get one you will have to give him a lot of attention to stop him getting lonely and this will still not be as good as the company of another guinea pig.

Answer 6

It depends how many people you're cooking for!! LOL

C x*x

Answer 7

It is, but they would be happier with a rabbit or another guinea pig.

But if you only want one make sure you give him/her lots of love and attention.

Hope I helped x

Answer 8

Yes, I've had two, but i had them one at a time, separately. Just make sure you give him/her lots of love and attention.

Answer 9

if you spoil it and give it all the attention it needs

Answer 10

Yes it is ok to get one it is less hassle but if you think it needs a friend you can get 2:)

Answer 11

No, they do best in pairs:

http://www.guinealynx.info/companionship...

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

Answer 12

i have only one guinea pig and she is as happy as can b and very spoiled so if you have one then you really have to spoil him or her.

Answer 13

yes. if you don't want 2  guinea pigs you could get a guinea pig and a rabbit.

Answer 14

i have two guinea pigs because guinea pigs are a group animal they live in groups but if you are going to get just one you need to give it loads of attention but if u decide to get two guinea pigs make sure it is either 2 boys or 2 girls!