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QUESTION: I just e-mailed you a little while ago and i have another question.

My 2 males Billy and Eddie sometimes get along great they will sleep and eat toghter and everything but sometimes they will be really mean to each other like chasing each other making funny noises but there never is any violance like nipping or anything.

They have only known each other for about a day!

Kelly

ANSWER: Hi again Kelly

Its all totally normal, they are working out between themselves who is going to be the "boss" thats all.

Let me know if there is any problems though.

Andy

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QUESTION: hi andy

things are starting to settle down now whenever i come home from school they are lying toghter in their house instead of Eddie not letting Billy in at all and they like to eat hay together so im really happy!

i was just wondering though do you know any toys that are good for guinea pigs?

thanks

Kelly

ANSWER: Hi

I recommend tubes to run through and those little piggy igloos to hide in. Also, anything that can be chewed is great.

Andy

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QUESTION: hi again

i know im asking a lot of questions but i have another one

Billy will walk by Eddie and make this teeth chattering noise but how come Eddie will never do anything to respond to it

Kelly

Answer
Hi

You can ask as many questions as you like. If I can I will answer it. :)

It seems that Eddie has accepted that Billy will be the boss. Its a good thing as both pigs teeth chattering usually is a sign of a fight.

Keep an eye on everything for a bit longer.

Andy