Should I get my guinea pig a friend?

Question

I have a one year old female. I know they do better with other pigs but I'm not sure I want one. Would she react well to another one being brought in at this point?

Answer 1

if you want more guinea pigs.

Answer 2

Probably. But normally they do best when they grew up together. If you don't want babies I highly suggest NOT getting a boy. But sometimes 2 girls get aggressive.

Answer 3

Most definetley. In the wild, guinea pigs travel together with each other to help each other. They are very sociable animals and need someone else of their kind around. Get two of the same s*x. Females are great together!

Answer 4

I've never had a guinea pig so I'm sure others can impart some wisdom but here is what the Humane Society says:

"Guinea pigs are happiest when with other guinea pigs, so many pet care books urge owners to keep two or more together. Choose pairs that are the same s*x and compatible. (For example, more than two male pigs together are likely to fight.)"

With a general lifespan of 7 to 10 years, your guinea is plenty young enough to adapt to a partner in crime. I'd just recommend following the guideline and making sure it's another young female.

Answer 5

they will fight if you put them together

Answer 6

its a lot better to keep guinea pigs in groups of at least two. they are a species that live together in the wild and they need this contact withy other guinea pigs. obviously, if you don't want many more guinea pigs, get another female. My guinea pig was about one year old when i introduced another one, and there have been no problems.

Answer 7

You should get another, obviously another female to avoid babies. They are social creatures and do best in pairs. I doubt that there would be problems, I'm sure there would be little to no aggression. try petfinder.com to locate your nearest local G.pig rescue, you can often rescue an adult pig for less then it costs you to purchase one.  

source: have 12 G.pigs