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Question
Is it all right to have only one guinea pig or is it to lonly?

Answer
Rachel,

I am so sorry I am just now getting back to you, the internet has been out. So yeah that makes things difficult. Anyways, to your questions now.

It is fine to have one Guinea Pig if you can spend a lot of time with the one, like a total of 3 hours a day of your time so an hour here and an hour there, plus an hour of floor time everyday. If you can't provide the time then it is better to get two or more just so the Guinea Pigs aren't lonely as they are social animals and are use to being in a group.

I hope this helps,
  Take care,
     Jules