Three guinea pigs can do very well together as long as they are the same sex or neutered and their housing is large enough. Two sows and one neutered boar will do very well together. The three guinea pigs should also be of similar ages, so they have the same activity level and size.

2019年9月6日 · Guinea pigs are known for being cuddly, easy-to-keep pets. They're also social animals and prefer to live in groups of 2 to 5. If you'd like to keep several guinea pigs, create a large, safe environment for all of them. Ensure that they have a …

Typically, three male guinea pigs can’t live together successfully, because of conflicts involving dominance – especially during their “teenage years”. The success rate of lasting pairings of three boars is pretty low.

2024年1月12日 · Contrary to popular belief, male guinea pigs can actually live together in peace and harmony. While they may have a reputation for being territorial, with proper socialization and ample space, three male guinea pigs can form strong bonds and create a happy guinea pig trio.

2024年1月4日 · As a beginner, a bonded pair of guinea pigs is the perfect fit! You could also go for a trio if you’d like three, but you should likely avoid having four or more until you have the experience to know that you can care for them properly.

2019年7月29日 · The minimum size for a group of guinea pigs is two. However, there are good reasons why should consider acquiring three or more at the same time and keeping them together: Several guinea pigs will stimulate each other and encourage active behaviour.

2017年8月12日 · Ideally you stick to a couple or go for four guinea pigs, whether that is two boar pairs, or a group of 3-4 sows with or without a neutered boar. With four guinea pigs you get small group dynamics, so the risk of outsider issues decreases.

2020年11月30日 · In my own experience, trios that are working are wonderful but they are the most difficult combination to get right because they very often end up as a 2+1 situation. If you can adopted a trio of sows or a well bonded sow pair and a neutered boar of their choice, then you are onto a winner.

2017年10月18日 · Unless there is a very compelling reason to try three boars together and you know the temperament of all three very well it just isn't worth it, you would be much better of with separate cages and separate pairs if you would like more guinea pigs.

Guinea pigs can be kept in single-sex groups (all males or all females), or a mixed group, as long as the males are neutered – as females can get pregnant as early as three weeks old. We recommend getting a group of guinea pigs that are already established friends.