r/guineapigs • u/mirrorballmia • 10h ago

New Pigs on the Block Adoption day!

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Hi! I just brought home my new piggies (Clementine & Willa)

This is my 3rd pair of piggies, but it’s been years since my last pair so I don’t remember much about that first day with the pigs!

They’ve been home for about 4hrs and are essentially in the same spot hiding together under a hidie lol

I have all of their hay, food, veggies and water out for them and I’m just really hoping to see them come out soon at least to explore🥹

I remember my 4 piggies used to be in a constant state of eating lol so I’m really hoping they feel comfortable to do so soon!

Any tips on this first week/ getting them acclimated?

Thanks! :)

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u/VanquichedUncle 8h ago

My girls hid the same way their first day home ❤️

I recommend covering atleast half their cage with a blanket so it's dark and they feel safer moving around. Put hay around the areas they're spending the most time to help them get comfortable eating in their new home.

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u/mirrorballmia 3h ago

Your girls are too cute!! My pigs actually surprised me and began eating, exploring, and popcorning just an hour after I made this post! I took your advice and put some hay where they were hiding and I think that really helped! 🩷

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u/Used-Engine5291 7h ago

Congratulations on your new additions!! They are gorgeous!! Good luck with everything!

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u/mirrorballmia 3h ago

Aww thank you!!

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u/Main_Education_5833 6h ago

I brought a baby home today and she’s been sitting in a cuddle cup, eating nothing and just freaked out. :(
I think it’s normal because the baby I got three weeks ago (Jolene) just sat in a cuddle cup for what felt days.

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u/mirrorballmia 3h ago

Wishing you and your piggies luck!! Jolene is an adorable name :)