Charm just isn't quite brave enough to come and get fed.

Notice the nice piggie house - but watch for this window design with large pigs they can get stuck.

When you first get your guinea pigs it is best to leave them alone as much as possible for the first couple of days. It is very tempting to keep picking them up and showing them to people but this is very stressful for them when they are in a new environment so please resist this until they have settled in. 

Make sure that each guinea pig has a nice house to hide in. Otherwise when they are startled the more dominant piggie will kick the other one out of the box and this can cause fights particularly amongst males. If possible don't disturb your pet when he is in his box as this will make them feel more secure. It is sometimes necessary to catch them by tipping over the box but do this as little as possible in the early days. 

Feed your guinea pigs at the same time every day. They will soon learn to assoicate the sounds of feeding with something nice happening. Ours squeak when they hear rustling and/or the frige opening. Also have times a couple of times a day when you give them treats. 

At first you may have to just put a treat outside the door of the nest box and move away but over time you should be able to get a guinea pig to take it from your hand. This is the most difficult part of the process and it is worth persevering. I spent a lot of time at this stage with Charm. I had to have a rule that if he didn't come and get it in a reasonable period of time I take it away again. This is because he had learnt that I would eventually give up and leave it and wouldn't take it. 

Once you have a guinea pig feeding from your hand it is often quite a quick process to get them to come further and further out of the box and eventually come to the edge of the cage to be fed. Before long your guinea pig will be standing ready for a treat. It is absolutely essential that you don't use a treat to catch the guinea pig at this point as it will stop them trusting you. Once they get to trust you really well you will be able to pick them up. As mentioned above both Truffle and Smudge will come over and be picked up now. 

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Warning:

- Guinea Pigs are extremely fragile! Be careful whenever there is a risk of falling or having your guinea pig dropped; they can fracture or break a few bones! Always closely supervise your pigs when they are over 1 ft. off the ground, like on your couch or your bed.

- Never let your hands off your pig because they could fall even if the nails are clung to your shirt.

- Never pick a pig up by the shoulders. That's how their legs get broken.

- If you are holding your pig for a long time, try get an old cloth to put under him/her, as you may not want pee on your clothes.

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Tips
1. If your pig runs into his or her hut, try coaxing them out with a carrot.
2. If you are not sure about picking up your guinea pig, or if you want it to be a more pleasant experience for the both of you, try wrapping it up in a towel; some guinea pigs can get scared from being up in the air.
3. Guinea pigs have small digestive systems and bladders, and go the bathroom frequently. When holding them on your lap, be sure to place a folded towel under the guinea pig to keep yourself clean and the animal more comfortable.
4. Always supervise children picking up guinea pigs.

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Steps:

1. Wear gloves to protect your skin from the guinea pig's claws.

2. Reach into their cage and slide your hand right under their belly. Raise a bit. Splay the legs either side of your hand.

3. Put your other hand behind their rump and push the two hands forward, creating a right diagonal motion.

4. Once in the air, place the guinea pig to your chest, which will give it a sense of security.

5. Be prepared to drop to your knees if your pet squirms. That makes it a lot less distance to fall if something happens.

6. Be gentle, patient and kind. In lifting and carrying a guinea pig, you are going against their nature and it may take some time to familiarize your guinea pig with the process.

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How to Handle Guniea Pigs!

Guinea pigs are gentle animals with delicate bones. Since some guinea pigs have a tendency to jump (especially when you are returning them to their cage), it is important to learn how to hold and carry them safely. Falls and jumps can result in broken bones, injury, and sometimes death.

TECHNIQUE:

Support the entire body. Wrap one hand securely around the chest. Restrain one front leg by placing a finger in front of it. Use your other hand to support the hind feet and rump. This hold is particularly helpful with nervous guinea pigs who have a tendency to nip and bite when being transported (carrying can be very scary for a guinea pig).

Tip: Some pet owners return their guinea pigs to the cage rump first to try prevent injuries from jumping.