Guineadad I have a big Question,when you shower with secented shampoo or wash your hands with a scented smell does your guinea pig not reconize you because you have a different scent???
No, your guinea pigs will still recognize you because you have your "own smell" and that only like animal noses can smell because their sense of smell is a lot stronger than humans, so in short answer no, your guinea pigs will still recognize you.
This is so helpful right now because I just got my first guinea pigs and they are soooooo scared!! Thank you for this video :) Can't wait for my guineadad liner from mail :D
@@christinegraham9138 My guinea pigs are 2 years old and they are doing great! The other one got brave with me really fast and after couple of months I was able to pet him without him running away (in the cage). The other guinea pig is still a bit shy if I try to touch him in the cage (he lets me do it sometimes), but he likes being held and cuddled after being picked up. Both guinea pigs are very comfortable now and trust us and are not scared of us anymore. It just took some time! We just gradually started interacting with them more and more and it all turned out okay :)
I've had sage almost a year and she will relax when shes on me but whenever I walk or move in my room , she runs and hides , she wont come to me in her cage , I knew that I took a while but I really feel unloved at the moment
@@youaintrelevant84 everything is good now and since then I've added two more piggies to my little herd and juniper is still very scared of me but sage comes up to me no problem
Give them food. That's how you bond 😂 Of your pig is very confident it might bite like one of my boys also they could be tamed easier My pigs don't eat hay but they eat fresh grass it is Prairie hay for like cows or horses
Hi guineadad! I am getting money soon and I’m looking forward to buying some of your liners 😁 also I just posted a video (my channel is really small) on how my guinea pigs have gained so much trust to even climb up my legs for food without running once they get it with only your tactics 😊 thanks for the advice my profile is my one of 5 piggies and is a sweetheart have a great day and see you on your next video :)
I don't know why I just saw this comment, but I am so glad the bonding tips worked out! As long as you are patient and follow the steps you can increase trust level with your guinea pigs :)
Oh, and I agree with your most recent shorts couple months ago. Everyone makes mistakes so I hope you are not getting discouraged from others :) As long as we learn from the mistakes, that's more important!
Hey Guinea dad when will you ship to Texas? Our two boars would love to have your Hay in their C&C from Guinea Pig Cages Store Habitat. Do you make 2×5 liners now? I need 2, one for each boar. We love your videos, the habitats you create are awesome!😀🌻🐞🕊🙏🎯
Ok so my guinea pig rocky I’ve had him for almost a whole year we don’t know how old he is at all but his past home he was neglected so badly. No hidie, barely any bedding, no hay or pellets, only got fed lettuce, got barked at a dog all day long. Since he had no hidie and was terrified of the dog he had terrible trust issues and is traumatized. He loveessss food but I try to bond with him everyday with so much food but idk what I’m doing wrong! You barely make a sound or walk by him or if he even sees a shadow move he runs and hides and teeth chatters. He is sooo scared and he’s a foster guinea pig but I can’t get rid of him until he is better. Plz help 😞
My two californian boys are now 6 months old, one loves cuddles and lets me pick him up as he wheekes in my ear and likes clinging to my shoulder, while my other one kicks me when i try to pick him up but loves to be pet on the nose XD
It’s been a while and my Guinea pigs are still not passed lv 1. Ginger feels comfortable squealing and asking for food but immediately hide after not getting food within 30 seconds. Tar-tar only eats when I leave the room. I think it’s my fault they are like this because of my inability to keep a consistent schedule. I need to get better at time management and sticking with a daily schedule so we can finally make progress!
Thank you! I sat my family down to Learn how to care for Our Guinea Guinea pigs, my kids are impatient and feel like they didn’t want them anymore because they always run away and don’t want to held. Your channel is very helpful , thank you. Can you send me the link for the vacuum you use? I’m convinced to By the fleece bedding the paper bedding is so Messy !
We're so glad that you made learning to care for your piggies a family actvity! We use the "Bissell Perfect Sweep Turbo" without the handle. It's perfect for sucking up debris, without sucking up the fabric of our liners! www.amazon.com/Bissell-28806-Perfect-Sweep-Turbo/dp/B00K316IB6
Typically any guinea pigs will take some time to form a bond. Start with not touching them, but in the same area, where they are able to come sniff and climb on you if they wanted to. Always helpful to have small bits of veggies or pea flakes in hand so they associate positive feeling with you.
So I have two guinea pigs, I have had them a month and they still run.. I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to socialize with them the first 2 weeks.. did I ruin the relationship with them? I am building them a bigger cage this weekend that is gonna be 2ft by 8ft. I want them to have as much space as I can give them. But I just want to be sure I didn’t ruin this with them. I love them already and want them to love me so I am trying to do the best I can and give them the best I can.
So I got my two boys Harua and Julius yesterday and at first they were fine with me but after I went to the petstore and came back they started hiding from me and Julius who was so cool with me in the beginning now won't come even after seeing food but harua will what have I done wrong🥲
Aww, don't take it bad. Guinea pigs are prey animals, so they are naturally scared of everything. They are probably getting used to their new home. New change of environment, new people, and different sounds can really stress out guinea pigs. Just make sure they are in a safe, comfy, large enough space for them too, and away from other animals. Just be patient and try hand feeding them treats and calmly talking to them. It's going to take some time for them to settle in and be comfortable but just give it some time, it'll be worth it. :)
They need to have abundant amount of hay (timothy or orchard are popular) 24/7, in an unlimited manner. For guinea pigs, you can think of pellets, and veggies are supplements.
Patience is key. It took me months for me to really earn their trust. Also sometimes being too proactive can scare guinea pigs. Taking things slow always helps :)
Do you save the Cury type Guinea's? I noticed in the restaurants they choose these exact types.. Sick, sad, and cruel. Though, i see how it fed the woman of ........ From starving to death.
Hiya GuineaDad I live in Australia and I tried to order some hay racks from you and it says it does not ship to my area. Can you make the hay racks able to be bought in Australia please, my piggies would love it
One of my Guinea pigs I had them for about 2 and half years, the other one I've had him for 1 one year he runs away from me alot and the other one let's me pet him
During the first 2 weeks is it better to not be around the cage? When I'm in the same room they just hide. I want them to drink/eat, which they do when I'm gone. Or should I stay for a bit so they can smell me and get used to my presence?
It's actually okay to be around so that they will be familiar with your existence. Make sure you do not force yourself to them and pick them up anytime you like. Remember, you are like "Godzilla" big and they do not know for sure yet if you're going to hurt them or not. So it is important to let them come to you. Food is your best friend use it to your advantage. 🐹
I have heard the adjustment period done both ways: leave alone and touch a lot. I got a baby guinea pig back in October and I left her alone to adjust and she is still somewhat wild and hates being touched/held. I just got another baby guinea pig three weeks ago and I have been touching him every day to get him used to me. I don't know which is best, but I'm trying it this way since leaving the piggy alone backfired last time.
It's better to feed them other vegetables because broccoli tends to make piggies bloat very easily, but if you want to feed them broccoli I would think like once or twice a week and a tiny piece per piggie should be fine. :) hope this helped!
Aw, I'm sure they do they're just scared! Make sure you practice interacting with them, floor time, feeding them by hand, talking to them, these things all improve your relationship with your guinea pigs :)
Oh man. I messed up 😥 I did pick them up many times within the first week because I thought I had to move them for floor time. I’ll leave them alone for 2 weeks from today… hopefully they’ll forgive me 🥺
I'm probably in the middle of levels. My girls will climb all over me, nibble my toes, squeak at me for food, but will not let me pet them.
Hi! I was wondering when the GuineaDad Nourish Series hay would be back in stock
Me: Have owned guineapigs for over 10 years
Guineadad: how to make them love you
Me: 🤩
When a youtuber shows you a happy, cute and love u guinea pig.
Everyone: i'll give you all my money for that
Which one is the cutest?
I've been waiting for this video for so loong
How to make your guinea pigs love you:
Food
Piggie Time hehe yes lol
Definitely one of the best ways 😃
Yep heh
Lol 🤣😂
@@kylahill2628 food!food! food! I think that's enough 😋🤭
explained very well
Thank you!
They are so CUTE!!! I wish I can have guinea pigs like you!
Thank you! Maybe in the future 😀
Me too
Guineadad I have a big Question,when you shower with secented shampoo or wash your hands with a scented smell does your guinea pig not reconize you because you have a different scent???
No, your guinea pigs will still recognize you because you have your "own smell" and that only like animal noses can smell because their sense of smell is a lot stronger than humans, so in short answer no, your guinea pigs will still recognize you.
Also does that scent hurt their noses?? I’ve cut out all perfumes and scents expect soaps
Thank you Guinea Dad, helpful video as always. I think I passed level 1, looking forward to your next videos! Take care
I just got a pocketed fleece, and my guinea pigs are obsessed with it
This is so helpful right now because I just got my first guinea pigs and they are soooooo scared!! Thank you for this video :) Can't wait for my guineadad liner from mail :D
Update?
@@christinegraham9138 My guinea pigs are 2 years old and they are doing great! The other one got brave with me really fast and after couple of months I was able to pet him without him running away (in the cage). The other guinea pig is still a bit shy if I try to touch him in the cage (he lets me do it sometimes), but he likes being held and cuddled after being picked up. Both guinea pigs are very comfortable now and trust us and are not scared of us anymore. It just took some time! We just gradually started interacting with them more and more and it all turned out okay :)
@@Caisha98noic3
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Guineadad:maybe you have your hand in the cage
Also Guineadad: lays in cage🤣
Excellent humane information. Thank you so much for being a voice of kindness and respect towards these very sweet but vulnerable animals.
So nice of you to say that! Thank you Cathy.
❤️
Hey! Same time as usual barely making it to the vid 😆 sighs* only 16 more hours whew almost missed it 😂🤣
Lol I thought I missed it🤣
hahaha, thank you for waiting 😀
I've had sage almost a year and she will relax when shes on me but whenever I walk or move in my room , she runs and hides , she wont come to me in her cage , I knew that I took a while but I really feel unloved at the moment
that’s totally normal, it can take a while for them to get used to sudden movements etc. just be patient!!
@@youaintrelevant84 everything is good now and since then I've added two more piggies to my little herd and juniper is still very scared of me but sage comes up to me no problem
@@niamhenyaberry6424 oh that’s amazing! i’m sure she’s very happy and healthy now.
Thanks this was very helpful
Give them food. That's how you bond
😂
Of your pig is very confident it might bite like one of my boys also they could be tamed easier
My pigs don't eat hay but they eat fresh grass it is Prairie hay for like cows or horses
Hi guineadad! I am getting money soon and I’m looking forward to buying some of your liners 😁 also I just posted a video (my channel is really small) on how my guinea pigs have gained so much trust to even climb up my legs for food without running once they get it with only your tactics 😊 thanks for the advice my profile is my one of 5 piggies and is a sweetheart have a great day and see you on your next video :)
I don't know why I just saw this comment, but I am so glad the bonding tips worked out! As long as you are patient and follow the steps you can increase trust level with your guinea pigs :)
Oh, and I agree with your most recent shorts couple months ago. Everyone makes mistakes so I hope you are not getting discouraged from others :) As long as we learn from the mistakes, that's more important!
Yaaay cute piggies
Thank you 😀
@@GuineaDad ur welcome , ur piggies are adorable
“They see some... THING ... a big THING” 🤣🤣
Hey Guinea dad when will you ship to Texas? Our two boars would love to have your Hay in their C&C from Guinea Pig Cages Store Habitat. Do you make 2×5 liners now? I need 2, one for each boar. We love your videos, the habitats you create are awesome!😀🌻🐞🕊🙏🎯
So this kinda helps and I will try the things you said to see if it helps
Ok so my guinea pig rocky I’ve had him for almost a whole year we don’t know how old he is at all but his past home he was neglected so badly. No hidie, barely any bedding, no hay or pellets, only got fed lettuce, got barked at a dog all day long. Since he had no hidie and was terrified of the dog he had terrible trust issues and is traumatized. He loveessss food but I try to bond with him everyday with so much food but idk what I’m doing wrong! You barely make a sound or walk by him or if he even sees a shadow move he runs and hides and teeth chatters. He is sooo scared and he’s a foster guinea pig but I can’t get rid of him until he is better. Plz help 😞
My two californian boys are now 6 months old, one loves cuddles and lets me pick him up as he wheekes in my ear and likes clinging to my shoulder, while my other one kicks me when i try to pick him up but loves to be pet on the nose XD
It’s been a while and my Guinea pigs are still not passed lv 1. Ginger feels comfortable squealing and asking for food but immediately hide after not getting food within 30 seconds. Tar-tar only eats when I leave the room. I think it’s my fault they are like this because of my inability to keep a consistent schedule. I need to get better at time management and sticking with a daily schedule so we can finally make progress!
Thank you! I sat my family down to Learn how to care for Our Guinea Guinea pigs, my kids are impatient and feel like they didn’t want them anymore because they always run away and don’t want to held. Your channel is very helpful , thank you. Can you send me the link for the vacuum you use? I’m convinced to
By the fleece bedding the paper bedding is so
Messy !
We're so glad that you made learning to care for your piggies a family actvity! We use the "Bissell Perfect Sweep Turbo" without the handle. It's perfect for sucking up debris, without sucking up the fabric of our liners! www.amazon.com/Bissell-28806-Perfect-Sweep-Turbo/dp/B00K316IB6
Piggie: need the yums in my tum
Me: ...🤣
true!
hi guinea dad I was wondering if guinea dad hay will dry out and not be fresh when u leave the box out for guinea pigs to eat the hay
Hay is dried grass and because our box was designed to keep the hay fresh, it will last very long time :)
THERE IS A PLAID LINER?! WHY DID I NOT KNOW THAT?! Welp, I know what I'll buy in July.
Good video, btw.
Yay I’m the first one ton see this and like it and comment!!
Awesome! Congratulations!!! See you during the Premiere 😀
Can’t wait!
See you at 12pm pst~
GuineaDad I missed it😭
Quick question. Why is my piggy more skittish when it is in its cages compared to when we have floor time?
I love your videos!!!! 💕💕 Q: (Can you tell the age of a guinea pig by its weight? I saw it on the Internet but I don't know if it's true)
How did you introduce only fur baby Peanut to her "sisters"?
At my house my garage is directly below my room where my guineas are and it’s always loud but I can’t move them anywhere else because we have a dog
Can someone please tell me how do I change my new guinea pigs bedding without touching them or making them feel threatened
I’ve got a question which is better a re-recorded Guinea pig or a teddy guenea pig I want to play have not them escape and cuddle with them
Typically any guinea pigs will take some time to form a bond. Start with not touching them, but in the same area, where they are able to come sniff and climb on you if they wanted to. Always helpful to have small bits of veggies or pea flakes in hand so they associate positive feeling with you.
Can't Wait
Only 1 more hour to go~
@@GuineaDad Yessss! I'm staring at my screen watching the time go down XD
So I have two guinea pigs, I have had them a month and they still run.. I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to socialize with them the first 2 weeks.. did I ruin the relationship with them? I am building them a bigger cage this weekend that is gonna be 2ft by 8ft. I want them to have as much space as I can give them. But I just want to be sure I didn’t ruin this with them. I love them already and want them to love me so I am trying to do the best I can and give them the best I can.
So I got my two boys Harua and Julius yesterday and at first they were fine with me but after I went to the petstore and came back they started hiding from me and Julius who was so cool with me in the beginning now won't come even after seeing food but harua will what have I done wrong🥲
Aww, don't take it bad. Guinea pigs are prey animals, so they are naturally scared of everything. They are probably getting used to their new home. New change of environment, new people, and different sounds can really stress out guinea pigs. Just make sure they are in a safe, comfy, large enough space for them too, and away from other animals. Just be patient and try hand feeding them treats and calmly talking to them. It's going to take some time for them to settle in and be comfortable but just give it some time, it'll be worth it. :)
My Guinea pigs called Elmo and monti aren’t eating the food and I gave them savoury cabbage and treats and pebbles/nuggets but there not eating?
They need to have abundant amount of hay (timothy or orchard are popular) 24/7, in an unlimited manner. For guinea pigs, you can think of pellets, and veggies are supplements.
I don’t see them loving me anytime soon ... I want to try but they freeze and I feel bad
Patience is key. It took me months for me to really earn their trust. Also sometimes being too proactive can scare guinea pigs. Taking things slow always helps :)
Are you supposed to do "playpen" time during the adjustment period?
Do you save the Cury type Guinea's? I noticed in the restaurants they choose these exact types.. Sick, sad, and cruel. Though, i see how it fed the woman of ........ From starving to death.
yay
yay!
Hiya GuineaDad I live in Australia and I tried to order some hay racks from you and it says it does not ship to my area. Can you make the hay racks able to be bought in Australia please, my piggies would love it
me finds it hard to get a big space for my guins: WHYY
guin dada; ugh why cant there be more space!!!!!!!!!!!!!
me:UH
true?
I had two then one of them died and I bought a new one and he is a bitter
Oof girl
One of my Guinea pigs I had them for about 2 and half years, the other one I've had him for 1 one year he runs away from me alot and the other one let's me pet him
I got my guinea pigs from my cousins guinea pigs babies and they were just fine until we took too away. Now they are skiddish
During the first 2 weeks is it better to not be around the cage? When I'm in the same room they just hide. I want them to drink/eat, which they do when I'm gone. Or should I stay for a bit so they can smell me and get used to my presence?
It's actually okay to be around so that they will be familiar with your existence. Make sure you do not force yourself to them and pick them up anytime you like. Remember, you are like "Godzilla" big and they do not know for sure yet if you're going to hurt them or not. So it is important to let them come to you. Food is your best friend use it to your advantage. 🐹
Hey daddo G! Lol
how much do you sell the fleece liners for?
Hi Leah 👋 You may check our liners and it's updated prices here: guineadad.com/
What is the answer to the clue I’ve been trying to get it but I really don’t understand would really appreciate a answer thanks
Hmmmm what clue? 🤔
@@GuineaDad I think they were asking about the fill in the blank around 12:54, which is Interactive Floor Time.
Am planning to get a gunnie pig in 2 years
Two years! It'll fly by soon!
I feel like I'm on level 3 with one Guinea pig and level 2 with the other
I have heard the adjustment period done both ways: leave alone and touch a lot. I got a baby guinea pig back in October and I left her alone to adjust and she is still somewhat wild and hates being touched/held. I just got another baby guinea pig three weeks ago and I have been touching him every day to get him used to me. I don't know which is best, but I'm trying it this way since leaving the piggy alone backfired last time.
How much times a week can you feed brocolli
It's better to feed them other vegetables because broccoli tends to make piggies bloat very easily, but if you want to feed them broccoli I would think like once or twice a week and a tiny piece per piggie should be fine. :) hope this helped!
Its funny because I got my guinea pigs over a year ago and they still don't like me OR my family. So I'm still on level 0
Aw, I'm sure they do they're just scared! Make sure you practice interacting with them, floor time, feeding them by hand, talking to them, these things all improve your relationship with your guinea pigs :)
Spend time with your Guinea Pigs and they'll get used to you and bond with you. Nothing difficult about this process.
Huh that's weird I brought home a new guinea pig and he liked me since day one, I guess I'm just lucky or something-
Oh man. I messed up 😥 I did pick them up many times within the first week because I thought I had to move them for floor time. I’ll leave them alone for 2 weeks from today… hopefully they’ll forgive me 🥺
I'm sure they'll love and trust you soon. ❤️
Why is passing level one so hard
Just gotta be patient :)
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Well I guess I have a rare guinea pig she is an Abyssinian female and she bite's... Alot
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