what can I do so my guinea pig is not bored?
'When I take him out for floor time, usually he just wants to sit there.'
Guinea Pigs are sociable animals, who do get bored and lonely very easily. When you put your Guinea Pig in the run or for floor time it is important that they have toys and treats to keep them entertained. This is especially true if your Guinea Pig does not have a companion, i.e. you only have one Guinea Pig (who is more prone to getting bored).
Toys
Guinea Pigs cannot get enough of running through tunnels and pipes! Even a short section of standard drain piping can be enough to drive him crazy.
Does your Guinea Pig have a companion? They are social creatures and it may be better if you get him a companion to play with and prevent boredom (they are naturally social animals).
You can purchase more toys in your local pet shop or on our online shop here.
Here is a picture of our readers adorable Guinea Pig after following our advice and purchasing piping:
Does your Guinea Pig have a companion? They are social creatures and it may be better if you get him a companion to play with and prevent boredom (they are naturally social animals).
You can purchase more toys in your local pet shop or on our online shop here.
Here is a picture of our readers adorable Guinea Pig after following our advice and purchasing piping:
Petting
Hand stroking and petting your Guinea Pig can also reduce boredom. Guinea Pigs love attention and therefore you interacting with them is enough to keep them entertained.
Spend about half an hour each day holding your Guinea Pig, hand feeding and stroking them.
If you have an enclosed area then lie down and let them run around you and explore while you move with them.
Once they get over their initial timidness they should enjoy it more.
Spend about half an hour each day holding your Guinea Pig, hand feeding and stroking them.
If you have an enclosed area then lie down and let them run around you and explore while you move with them.
Once they get over their initial timidness they should enjoy it more.