How to catch and carry a guinea pig

 Guinea pigs are quite shy, and if they are not tame enough, then it can be quite difficult to catch and move them without frightening them.The ancestors of these small rodents often died in the claws of birds of prey, so if you try to grab a pig from above, it will most likely try to escape. It is best to take the animal behind the front paws. In this case, the thumb of the right hand is pressed to the left, and the remaining fingers wrap around the back of the guinea pig so that the back of the head (back) and the front of the back are in the palm of your hand. With your left hand, grab it under the tummy and chest. If a child wants to take the pig, it is best to carefully take the animal by the breast.

Do not squeeze your pet too much. If there is too much interaction with people, the guinea pig will avoid the owners.

Despite the apparent clumsiness, the guinea pig is very agile. If you let her go free-range around the house, she will immediately hide under the furniture. And you can wait a very long time until she deigns to crawl out into the light again. Of course, you can try to catch it with a net, but in the future, a frightened animal will be even more careful.

 Don’t let your guinea pig run free in an unfenced area, even if it’s very tame. A small rodent will simply hide in tall grass or bushes, so it will be difficult for you to find it. In addition, she can become a victim of a cat or a bird of prey.