are my guiney pigs fighting?

Question
hi i have a guiney pig and so does my sister they come from the same litter we think but mines a bit bigger than my sisters and the outher day they were biting each outher and we dont now weather to seperate them or keep them together
thanx
paige xx

Answer
Hi Paige,

Sorry for the short delay in getting back to you. I have had increasingly problematic internet issues as well as having a very busy home life (newborn twins), so have had difficulties answering many questions over the past 2 weeks. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Biting is classed at puncturing the skin and drawing blood; what your piggies probably did was nip each other. Guinea pigs assert their dominance in quite nasty ways sometimes. Some dominance acts include:

Mounting
Chasing
Nipping
Rumblestrutting (rumbling noise and swaying butts)
Nose-offs
Scenting

Be sure both guinea pigs are females or both males, otherwise they will breed and you will have a very serious situation on your hands.

If you require any further help, let me know and I will be glad to assist.

Best Wishes,

- Laura
www.cavy-care.com