My rabbit and guinea pig were incredibly close. The bunny would put her head down and the piggy would stand on her, they'd wait for each other to do this! They also groomed each other! We did have a little trouble introducing them because we brought the bunny home first but they were very happy together very early on. My piggy was very upset and depressed after her bunny friend died and she hasn't accepted a piggy companion since so she lives alone very happily. We did A LOT of research before deciding on a bunny and a guinea pig so we did consider all the risks. We decided if it didn't go well, we would adopt new companions for both as we were planning on adopting more animals anyway. I don't think I'd make the same decision again anyway but this video really helped me see some opinions we didn't read before getting our animals. We were not first time bunny and guinea pig owners either so we didn't go in completely blind and ignorant... One point that really made me think was that they wouldn't understand each other. Particularly through piggy noises. However I think after living together for some time, our two definitely seemed to communicate somehow. They spent most of their time together and even though our bunny was very grumpy with us, she was incredibly calm and gentle with the piggy. They were a gorgeous pair and both me and my piggy miss our bunny so much...
@@svuchase24 hi I just had my guinea pig and rabbit togther and my guinea pig groomed my rabbit I’m freaking out cause I don’t want my guinea pig to be sick
Unii Plays_ I didn’t buy any bunnies yet. But I have only one guinea pig. I bought him when he’s one month. Now he’s in 9 months. But he still hide from me that’s make me sad 😔
this was pretty useful! My main reason for not housing the two together is their food, guinea pigs needing more vitamin C, but I often let them outside together and none of them seem to mind each other.
@@johnrusanow3494 it's funny you comment this now. I have a rabbit who was lame in his back legs that I was hoping to put with the others again, but one of them tried killing him. I was thinking of putting him in with my guinea pigs so he isn't by himself anymore now that he's neutered, if that rabbit is still aggressive towards him.
Thanks to all your information, my parents are letting me get 2 baby mini lops! I'm so excited!! I would also like to say that my parents thought a guinea pig could live with a bunny if i got one, i told them that they can't for a few reasons, now i can show them this! I love your channels, keep up the hard work Erin!!
Yes, of course they can. My bunny I had since he was born and my guinea pig I got to keep him from being alone when his litter mate, brother died. My guinea pig was sick and my bunny was there with him helping him. When my bunny became sick with snuffles my guinea pig was very comforting and supportive of my bunny. He pushed him to stay alive and breathe. He stayed with him until he passed away.
@meek cay that's like saying "I ate today, so world hunger does exist". Just because you got lucky, doesn't mean it doesn't happen. There's plenty of studies on it, you can easily Google it. Also, I'm a veterinarian
@@svuchase24 Hygiene can play a very important part as well, it could've gotten sick due to lack of cleaning their cage, not getting enough vitamin, or other factors, it is safe for them to be together as long as they are fed right, good attention and cleaning their cage oftenly so they don't carry any ilnesses or bacteria.
@@sofiulinn3879 Nope. Rabbits asymptomatically carry bordetella which is more severe I guinea pigs. They also have different dietary needs. I'm a veterinarian and there are also plenty of of articles online explaining why this is a bad idea.
I would not recommend 1 guinea pig and 1 rabbit either. I would say multiple rabbits and guinea pigs is ok. Maybe 2 piggies and 1 rabbit, but NOT the other way around, as rabbits tend to get feisty at times. Overall, I'd say its ok.
My rabbit is super tame, and shy, the last couple nights he has jumped into the guinea pig cage. The guinea pigs seem to really like him and same goes for the bunny
Great video - I agree with everything you said. some rabbits and guinea pigs live happily together but often the rabbit will bully the guinea pig so i feel like it's better to keep Guinea pigs living with other guinea pigs and rabbits living with other rabbits
You are very responsible for your age. To be keeping so many pets at once I am really impressed by your dedication to your pets. AND you piggies are soooooo cute:D
Just before people mention borditella. Remember if is airborne, she had cats and dogs to and nobody ever said anything. So why now ? Dogs and cats carry borditella she has let jasper meet them. Nobody said anything. It is airborne they have a chance of getting it weather they are housed together or not. So letting her bunnies and piggies meet on a couple of occasions will not increase their chance of getting borditella. I am against rabbits meeting piggies but I really don't thing people should be saying about the Bactria.
Hey umm i was wonder if guinea pigs and rabbits can live near each other. i have two rabbits and two guinea pigs. Their cages are next to each other. My pigs live in a c and c cage and my rabbits live in a plexiglass cage. Is this okay?
I have both bunnies and piggies. I always had them living together and they do very well. Especially if the animals get introduced to the other species very early in their life. My piggies actually are cuddling with the bunnies and sleep next to them. They also clean the bunnies but not the other piggies. I also had bunnies cleaning guinea pigs and the piggies enjoyed it. Its like they dont speak the same language, but they can kind of accept the behavior of the other species and adjust to it.
Book 1: The Biology and medicine of rabbits and rodents, 4th edition: Page 37 - 39, : " Because of the Bordetella* susceptibility GP should not be housed with rabbits, cats and dogs, and other species that carry Bordetella subclinically." Book 2: Manual of Rabbit Medicine and Surgery, BSAVA, Editor Paul Flecknell: page 20: " Rabbits are often kept with Guinea pigs, but this is not advisable as bullying by the rabbit can occur. -... - It should be remembered that rabbits carry Bordetella bronchiseptica, which is pathogenic* in guinea-pigs."
That single source is really helpful. "Housed with" also ignores the fact that the bacteria is airborne - to eliminate the risk this suggests you should also not own guinea pigs and rabbits/cats/dogs, which is very unrealistic
i personally think that housing them together is fine. i am going to start bonding my guinea pig and rabbit today. i think my guinea pig needs the company since his cage mate died. they were very close and i am trying to cheer him up. THIS IS MY OPINION. I AM NOT SAYING "throw a rabbit and guinea pig in the same cage." i am saying under the right conditions they can lead a healthy happy life together.
In general, rabbits and guinea pigs should be introduced to each other when they're still young This way, they can be accustomed to each other I hope this helps
Hey! You inspired me to get a bigger cage for my Guinea pig it's actually a 4x5 C&C cage. And when I got him I was not educated on them so he is a lonely Guinea pig. But because of you I am going to buy a friend for him. Yes I'm going to buy his friend because I have no Guinea pig rescues near me at all so I have to buy and none of the animal rescues near me rescue Guinea pigs :(. But my little boy (Levonne) won't be alone anymore so thank you. :) (and my mom is not a big fan of rodents so she wouldn't take me out of town or state to go to a rescue sadly but she does help with everything else for him)
At the San Francisco zoo they keep gpigs and bunnies together, but there are obviously more than 1 of each. I'm sure they enjoy their own kind but the gpigs and bunnies get along. Maybe they realize that they are both adorable!
I THINK I am The World's Only Guinea Pig Owner who is a male. I Never a saw a boy to own a guinea pig. I always see girls buying guinea pigs in the pet shop
I have a strong opinion of this subject. My rabbit and Guinea pig were housed in the same room and my Guinea pig ended up getting sick and eventually passed away. I know it may be a rare occurrence, but anyone considering housing them together should take this under serious consideration before doing so, as it was a terrible experience and left my rabbit and I heart broken.
I have 1 bun and 1 piggy and they live together. At night they go into separate boxes ( large storage containers with chicken wire on top) but during the day they go into a run outside, which we move every week so they have fresh grass.
We have two very happy guinea pigs living in our house, Sammy and Peter. Now the school has a rabbit that doesn't have a home and my kids really love. I'm thinking about it and really appreciate the information in this video. 👍
guineas and bunnies have different 'languages' and this can lead to some confusion on both parts, and even some aggression if one animal misreads a sign. plus! rabbits can carry some germs that can get guineas very sick, so be careful. however it should be alright to let them meet each other every once in awhile!
For me the answer to having gp and rabbits together is a straight no! I know people that have had rabbits and guinea pigs in the same room (not together together, but in the same room) where the guinea pigs died because of Bordetella and the rabbits where both perfectly healty and the guinea pigs was too, this was thoroughly examined by the vet so I believe you can be very unlucky and this can happen with others too so it is not worth taking that risk if you love your pets especially your guinea pigs in this case. And the other reasons is to what you mention -that rabbits can harm a guinea pig (even so bad that the guinea pig may loose his life) without meaning it. And they do not understand each other so they don't get the proper interaction they need with an other conspecific.
my rabbit has always lived with pigs, he was badly hand raised after his mother rejected him and has never EVER got along with other rabbits, to give him company we got him a pig friend and they got on really well, when my GP passed my rabbit was devistated and stopped eating for a short period so we adopted two new female pigs which my rabbit still happily lives with, he is now a very old and ill rabbit, completely blind and has bad teeth (he's not in any pain though and can still eat and live his life) the pigs wash around his eyes for him and general look after him, at least that's how I see, I know it's not perfect but all the animals show no sign of stress. because of my rabbits love for the pigs I think it would be unfare and to seoerate them now , especially because of my rabbits age.
Yes but it depends on the rabbit and guinea pig. I have both, my baby bunny kept getting into the guinea pigs cage, the guinea pig humped him every day for a week. I separated them cause it was weird but everyday the rabbit was back in the same cage. I thought my kids were doing it till one day I saw the rabbit climb into the guinea pigs area, now they are best of buds even though the rabbit is huge after 3 months. No more humping, eat together sleep together etc.
My Guinea Pig's best friend is My Pupper. My pup is sort of scared of the Guinea Pigs and hide from them when I do floor time. My Guinea Pig's on the other hand find Shiro and smell him etc etc. But when they 're in the cage my pupper Shiro sits beside them and looks at them without a single bark. The guinea pigs stand and try their best to reach Shiro. But Shiro is laying down and watching them. It's really a very interesting friendship between them. I got my guinea pigs almost 2 years ago and my Pupper just this January
Rabbits and guinea pigs should not mix together for lots of reasons, one the rabbits could bully them, hurt them by accident by a kick through play or they may even try to mate with them and brake the backs of the guinea pig. rabbits could cause illness to the guinea pigs they just should not be together.
I agree. We used to have rabbits and Guinea pigs together but the last rabbit managed to kill the Guinea pig and would stalk birds 😕 After that we kept Guinea pigs with other Pigs although the rabbit would stalk them too so couldn't even have them on the grass at the same time.
This bacteria very very rarely affects a household of both guinea pigs and rabbits for the simple reason thats its a bacteria which the guinea pigs immune defence systems reject. They have to be cold, fragile of health or under the age of 2 weeks if it should cause respiratory issues for them. And more often than not the respiratory symptoms will be minor while the owner will mostly notice loose bodily waste and increased thirst. IT is the same principle as with the few different bacteria strands that can affect humans from cats and dogs - its not something to worry about and although there is a huge number of people living with these pets, there are close to no cases per year of these illnesses.
Im commenting as a vet but as a Scandinavian one who doesn't have English taught in school. Any odd words or sentences would be from lack of English skills.
Also the guinea pigs skulls are so dense in bone structure and bone density that a rabbit can't fracture it from a hind leg kick. They can give them a sore side or shortly sore spot but thats it. The main "risk" is if the rabbits chase the guinea pigs as the guinea pigs often will not turn around and stand their ground, but instead let be chased around and they can be very fragile towards stress which is also one of the main health risks for guinea pigs second after old age. They can't cope with stress. But as long as they sniff the rabbits or put their noses into the rabbits fur and the rabbits don't run around and affect the pigs to run around as well or make the pigs run away from them, they should be fine.
Thanks for sharing and clearing that up. It makes perfect sense what you are saying. The UK/US sites do not provide enough information about the bacteria, but what you wrote is very easy to understand and now it all makes sense :)
Bordetella can be passed from rabbits to guinea pigs, which is deadly. So regardless of diet, space, companionship, friendship, communication etc - they should NEVER be housed together and should be kept completely separate.
Yes, I am aware of bordetella and I did mention that in the video. The risk is low in healthy animals - only when their immune system is weakened by stress or illness would they pick up something like that. Otherwise it is unlikely to pass from one to the other.
I have a cuy (large guinea pig breed) named coco and tried introducing him to my rabbit but coco ends up bullying him. He even challenges my pet chihuahua by nipping at him so I keep him separated now.
I ended up inheriting a lone guinea pig. I let him roam in the garden with my shihtzus. The shihtzus are very placid and calm natured. They get on well and often sit next to him. Once a fox came for my guinea pig and the shihtzus defended him by barking to spook the fox away.
My friend has 2 rabbits one boy and one girl and 3 piggy they all live together but they are like a family the rabbits are 2 years older and they act like parents to the 3 piggy’s it’s so cute!
Great video Erin!!! Bigwig looks adorable in this video!!! I still can't get over how cute he is! Anyway, this video was so informational for people who want to keep rabbits and Guinea pig together. Personally I would not let my Guinea pigs and bunnies meet but we have a new set up for the bunnies and piggies which is a lot like yours. So I am sure it will happen soon by accident! How is Multy doing??? I hope she gets better soon do they still think it is a fungal infection? I am about to go to ikea ( the one in birdstall) to pick up and detolf for Micky (my hamster) he lived in the alaxander cage (the one you have I think but he is super active so I decided to upgrade. Any I hope you have a good day. - Erin hehe we have the same name.
Rabbits have very strong back legs. When rabbits fight with each other, they kick. If a rabbit were to kick a Guinea pig it could seriously injure them and even kill them. I've also heard that both animals give off dander that may irritate the other but, I never read up on it so don't quote me.
For those in the comment section, do you think that for a period of a month or even sooner, it'd be alright to house a Rabbit and Guinea pig in the same cage/area? The rabbit we're getting lived with a different guinea pig in a cage for two weeks, so, I was wondering if it'd perhaps change anything, although, the guinea pig hasn't lived with a rabbit. The rabbits are fairly small, Polish Rabbits and I'm getting one today, along with a guinea pig. The reason I ask this is due to the fact that we live a few cities away, so, we don't have the space to haul around two cages. I'd like to hear everyone's opinion on this, please and thanks!
I would exercise extreme caution. Just because a rabbit has excepted a guinea pig doesn't mean they except this new guinea pig. Also rabbits can hide symptoms of certain diseases that they can be carriers for that will kill guinea pigs. Always get your rabbits tested for Bordetella bronchiseptica and Pasteurella before getting them anywhere near a guinea pig
Dogs and cats carry the same disease and they live together all of the time. I think if Guinea pigs have no health issues and have a good immune system then it would be fine
- My bunny hate guinea pigs :( she attacks them every time she sees them around 😞💔 - That's why we keep them separate. Be careful if u want to get a guinea pig and a rabbit together, maybe something could go wrong :(
I love seeing innocent animals being cute, my bunny died very recently, and he reminds me so much of him (And he was only about three months old), but God was/is with me every step of the way, I can’t imagine my life without God, He has brought me so much joy and relief I have to share this, : Will you go to Heaven when you die? Here’s a quick test: Have you ever lied, stolen, or used God’s name in vain? Jesus said, “Whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” If you have done these things, God sees you as a lying, thieving, blasphemous, adulterer at heart, and the Bible warns that one day God will punish you in a terrible place called Hell. But God is not willing that any should perish. Sinners broke God’s Law and Jesus paid their fine. This means that God can legally dismiss their case: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Then Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death. Today, repent (turn away from sin) and trust Jesus, and God will give you eternal life as a free gift. Then read the Bible daily and obey it. God will never fail you.
I had a piggy and rabbits together only 1 to 1 they lived happily together groomed each other slept together never had any problems it's best to buy them together and have similar ages if they grow up together they are fine
I had a bunny and a gineau pig. They would always sniff each other but I kept them in separate cages, they did not live together. I would let them out in my yard, it was closed and I watched them.
I put my dog and guinea pig together for like a minute on my bed and now I get her out every day and they cuddle together its adorable my dogo is such a sweet heart she treats it like its her baby
I dont know about guniea pig but i have a rabbit that live with squrrial they both are same age and they both shore food too and both really take care of each other one time i was working and i heard some noice that is coming from the cage and when i see in the cage i saw there is a bite on my rabbit back and the squrrial is standing on a dead rabbit when i do some investigation then i found my squirrel save life of my rabbit then i thought they both need a companion so i go to pet shop and buy a coal now they all live together very happy
hi, im a big fan, i really enjoy your videos and i learn lots from them as i have 2 rabbits. Also my opinion on keeping rabbits and guinea pigs together is that i dont think its right, ive heard that the noises guinea pigs make can upset rabbits so ....
I HOPE YOU READ THIS: First off, I love your channel and I always watch your guinea pig videos, inspiring and adorable lol. I have a problem... I heard you adopted some of your guinea pigs. I bought my guinea pigs when I was younger because I didn't think I'd be moving... And now I've moved into a different house that's very small and the landlord HATES them and calls them "rats"... It makes me sad because before I moved they had been from house to house for family to care for them when I was first in the process of moving. Now that I have them, they're very skiddish, they don't know their tricks anymore... And they're in the dark in my basement 24/7... I'm not even aloud to have them where I'm staying. They're my little babies and it kills me that I have to give them away... The only person I would ever give them to or ever trust them with is you. I've watched your videos and ik you'd be amazing. I'd ship them to you and they will be free, if you're interested please comment me back and I can give you my email so we can talk more about it and I'll send you pictures of them. Both of them are colors you don't have 😊
This is so helpful because i have a bunny but my fiancé got me a guinea pig and i was scared about issues arising so thank you so much ill house them separately but try to slowly introduce them
No they can't ! my vet told me that they both carry something that can make the other sick. (ok i know that isn't very specific, but that is what I remember. and what's important is : guinea pig + rabbit = both sick )
I am traveling with all my animals and I have to house my guineas and bunny’s together but my bunny grew up jumping into there cage and loving on each other and she has all her shots for viruses
Great video! I have two guinea pigs called Cocoa and Fudge. I had two rabbits Called Lulu and Rosie but sadly Rosie died due to Snuffles at the age of one. I go to school and I go on holidays for two weeks twice a year and I do worry about my bun being lonely. She has my brother who looks after her but she is quite weary of different people and sometimes she scratches people when she doesn’t know them. Because of this I would like to put my guinea pigs and rabbit together but all three off them do get territorial at some points but not badly! Just a little grunt here and there! How would I bond them? I was thinking for a few weeks let them sniff each other a few times a day and then put Cocoa on my lap and let Lulu sniff her a few times a day for a few weeks and do the same with Lulu and Fudge. Then put them in an area together, try it in Lulu’s cage etc! Would this work?
this video came with two kinds of comments, from people who know a lot about guinea pigs and say you should not keep them together with rabbits, and people who ask a little bit stupid questions and they need to be teached clearly. Not like: if I were you i probably wouldn't do it bc there are some risks, but like: just don't put them together!!!! I understand what you mean and you only wanted to try for the experience, and help people, but please be clear about it ok? That will help avoid comments like this, I'm sorry😋 I love your channel and you are the best, but please be clear, no hate btw!❤️I love the editing of this video!!
First of all, sorry for my english, I'm german. I got my first piggie when i was 6. My parents gave it to me for my birthday and I was the happiest child alive. Some days later we had to bring him to the vet and let him die because he was very very sick. I didnt understood it, cause I didnt knew what happened right there. This little boy was just like 2 months old. When we drove back to the animal "shop" where my parents got him, we saw that they hold bunnys and piggies in one small cage. I started crying when i saw this cause all of them were sick, couldnt breathe and stuff. Now i know that i will never bring bunnys and pigs together, and maybe some of you think about my storie when you try to.
my rabbit hates other rabbits we have had many friends for him but he rejected them all 😱however my guinea pigs have half a shed and the rabbit has the other half and they have a barred devider and they love to sit and each side and see each other but I would never let them share the full shed as I wouldn't want to risk it . Before we had a shed the rabbit escaped his hutch ( why we have a shed) and we found him playing with the dogs ! The dogs are very laid back and they where just lay in the ssun togheter wich I found very cute but I soon put him back in his hutch . The point I'm tr to make is that my rabbit hates other rabbits but enjoys the company on dogs and guinea pigs 😂
I got a male rabbit and male guinea pig a few months ago that had lived together for years and I'm scared if I split them now neither of them will be able to be bonded with there own kind as they are old and neutering them both would be a high risk and then i daught they will bond with males of there own kind just want to add i never put them together i rescued them when they was already together for many years
Hi erin, we have decided not to get Sizzles neutered as we have herd of the risks and I am just not taking any. That does mean that we wont be getting three more. It would not be fair anyway as the other two are in smaller runs (still big) and they would jealous of sizzles as for 1 he has a huge cage and for 2 he has 3 women to himself. They can still speak to one another and interact so it's not like they are completely alone. As for my rabbit, he is alone and used to have friends but they sadly passed away. He needs friends more than they do! Same for my lone hen, she needs friends so we have decided that instead of getting 3 more guinea pigs, we will still get three animals but instead we will get 2 more chickens and 1 more rabbit so that everybody has someone of their own kind to talk to. What do you think?😘💕
I couldn't have both gpigs and bunnies....I'd die of cuteness overload.
That's what I'm about to do
So beware candy5742 beware of cuteness
Lol😆😆
I have guinea pigs and I think I might get a bunny
I have two bunnies, 1 guinea pig and 2 birds
My rabbit and guinea pig were incredibly close. The bunny would put her head down and the piggy would stand on her, they'd wait for each other to do this! They also groomed each other! We did have a little trouble introducing them because we brought the bunny home first but they were very happy together very early on. My piggy was very upset and depressed after her bunny friend died and she hasn't accepted a piggy companion since so she lives alone very happily.
We did A LOT of research before deciding on a bunny and a guinea pig so we did consider all the risks. We decided if it didn't go well, we would adopt new companions for both as we were planning on adopting more animals anyway. I don't think I'd make the same decision again anyway but this video really helped me see some opinions we didn't read before getting our animals. We were not first time bunny and guinea pig owners either so we didn't go in completely blind and ignorant...
One point that really made me think was that they wouldn't understand each other. Particularly through piggy noises. However I think after living together for some time, our two definitely seemed to communicate somehow. They spent most of their time together and even though our bunny was very grumpy with us, she was incredibly calm and gentle with the piggy. They were a gorgeous pair and both me and my piggy miss our bunny so much...
how much time do you spend with your pig/bunny?
Rachel Lisa are the two males
Do not house them together. Rabbits carry bacteria that is harmful to guinea pigs
@@svuchase24 hi I just had my guinea pig and rabbit togther and my guinea pig groomed my rabbit I’m freaking out cause I don’t want my guinea pig to be sick
@@peytonhamu5039 No need to panic. Just keep them separate from now on. If you see any sneezing from your guinea pig, bring him to the vet
My gerbil pressed this video with his nose😂😂😂😂😂
i agree@Billy The Banini
Billy The Banini why can’t it be she is obviously supervising the gerbil
Billy The Banini wat could’ve happened under her supervision????
Billya has left the chat
But did it tho
Mine live together,personally they love eachother
Aquine Aquine are the males
Do not house them together. Rabbits carry bacteria that is harmful to guinea pigs
@@svuchase24 What bacteria?
@@kyfallon8238 bordetella
@@svuchase24 Thank you!!!
My 6 guinea pigs and my bunny live together and they protect each other❤
Vania Gomez Hello. I have one guinea pig. I want to buy one baby rabbit. Is it okay they both live together?
Sanju Nadee try it out but the rabbit can attack it
Sanju Nadee and learn about rabbits first plz (: don’t put them in the same type of cage a guinea pig is supposed to live in
Unii Plays_ I didn’t buy any bunnies yet. But I have only one guinea pig. I bought him when he’s one month. Now he’s in 9 months. But he still hide from me that’s make me sad 😔
@@sanjunadee2958 they might be scared bcs they are usually kept in pairs,trios and herds. i would recommend getting another piggie :)
this was pretty useful! My main reason for not housing the two together is their food, guinea pigs needing more vitamin C, but I often let them outside together and none of them seem to mind each other.
Guinea pigs and Rabbits live perfectly together from experience owning them as pets
@@johnrusanow3494 it's funny you comment this now. I have a rabbit who was lame in his back legs that I was hoping to put with the others again, but one of them tried killing him.
I was thinking of putting him in with my guinea pigs so he isn't by himself anymore now that he's neutered, if that rabbit is still aggressive towards him.
Guinea pig bottoms are so cute!!!
So plump!
Oh my goodness!! Yes!!
i have one her name is kattiy
Leshe Flood I'm getting my first piggies soon
Leshe Flood ummmmm
my guinea pig and rabbit had an amazing relationship, you do have good points though
Do not house them together. Rabbits carry bacteria that is harmful to guinea pigs
Thanks to all your information, my parents are letting me get 2 baby mini lops! I'm so excited!! I would also like to say that my parents thought a guinea pig could live with a bunny if i got one, i told them that they can't for a few reasons, now i can show them this! I love your channels, keep up the hard work Erin!!
Thanks so much xx
Do not house them together. Rabbits carry bacteria that is harmful to guinea pigs
Yes, of course they can. My bunny I had since he was born and my guinea pig I got to keep him from being alone when his litter mate, brother died.
My guinea pig was sick and my bunny was there with him helping him. When my bunny became sick with snuffles my guinea pig was very comforting and supportive of my bunny. He pushed him to stay alive and breathe. He stayed with him until he passed away.
Do not house them together. Rabbits carry bacteria that is harmful to guinea pigs. That may even be what caused his sickness
@meek cay that's like saying "I ate today, so world hunger does exist". Just because you got lucky, doesn't mean it doesn't happen.
There's plenty of studies on it, you can easily Google it.
Also, I'm a veterinarian
@@svuchase24 Hygiene can play a very important part as well, it could've gotten sick due to lack of cleaning their cage, not getting enough vitamin, or other factors, it is safe for them to be together as long as they are fed right, good attention and cleaning their cage oftenly so they don't carry any ilnesses or bacteria.
@@sofiulinn3879 Nope. Rabbits asymptomatically carry bordetella which is more severe I guinea pigs. They also have different dietary needs. I'm a veterinarian and there are also plenty of of articles online explaining why this is a bad idea.
I would not recommend 1 guinea pig and 1 rabbit either. I would say multiple rabbits and guinea pigs is ok. Maybe 2 piggies and 1 rabbit, but NOT the other way around, as rabbits tend to get feisty at times. Overall, I'd say its ok.
I really like the way you point out that all animals are different. Most people generalise animal species and it’s not that black and white
My rabbit is super tame, and shy, the last couple nights he has jumped into the guinea pig cage. The guinea pigs seem to really like him and same goes for the bunny
Great video - I agree with everything you said. some rabbits and guinea pigs live happily together but often the rabbit will bully the guinea pig so i feel like it's better to keep Guinea pigs living with other guinea pigs and rabbits living with other rabbits
My rabbit and Guinea pig lived together in peace for years! 😍
You are very responsible for your age. To be keeping so many pets at once I am really impressed by your dedication to your pets. AND you piggies are soooooo cute:D
Just before people mention borditella. Remember if is airborne, she had cats and dogs to and nobody ever said anything. So why now ? Dogs and cats carry borditella she has let jasper meet them. Nobody said anything. It is airborne they have a chance of getting it weather they are housed together or not. So letting her bunnies and piggies meet on a couple of occasions will not increase their chance of getting borditella. I am against rabbits meeting piggies but I really don't thing people should be saying about the Bactria.
oh that was interesting
Hey umm i was wonder if guinea pigs and rabbits can live near each other. i have two rabbits and two guinea pigs. Their cages are next to each other. My pigs live in a c and c cage and my rabbits live in a plexiglass cage. Is this okay?
thanks!
What's borditella
@@madzlizzle6721 Good thing we bought two cages for hamsters that died before, Now i'm gonna use them for guinea's!
I have both bunnies and piggies. I always had them living together and they do very well. Especially if the animals get introduced to the other species very early in their life. My piggies actually are cuddling with the bunnies and sleep next to them. They also clean the bunnies but not the other piggies. I also had bunnies cleaning guinea pigs and the piggies enjoyed it.
Its like they dont speak the same language, but they can kind of accept the behavior of the other species and adjust to it.
Miezekatze I wouldn’t keep them together because of the risk of bordetella that rabbits carry that can kill a guinea pig
my guinea pig and rabbit live together, they're becoming very good friends 🥰
Book 1: The Biology and medicine of rabbits and rodents, 4th edition: Page 37 - 39, :
" Because of the Bordetella* susceptibility GP should not be housed with rabbits, cats and dogs, and other species that carry Bordetella subclinically."
Book 2: Manual of Rabbit Medicine and Surgery, BSAVA, Editor Paul Flecknell: page 20:
" Rabbits are often kept with Guinea pigs, but this is not advisable as bullying by the rabbit can occur. -... - It should be remembered that rabbits carry Bordetella bronchiseptica, which is pathogenic* in guinea-pigs."
That single source is really helpful. "Housed with" also ignores the fact that the bacteria is airborne - to eliminate the risk this suggests you should also not own guinea pigs and rabbits/cats/dogs, which is very unrealistic
Repetitive exposure leads to immunity huh ;)
i personally think that housing them together is fine. i am going to start bonding my guinea pig and rabbit today. i think my guinea pig needs the company since his cage mate died. they were very close and i am trying to cheer him up. THIS IS MY OPINION. I AM NOT SAYING "throw a rabbit and guinea pig in the same cage." i am saying under the right conditions they can lead a healthy happy life together.
Is it just me or does Panda always look grumpy? xD
At the farm I work at, all of the rabbits and guinea pigs live together very happily, it varies for every pig and bun.
They can live together
Your play set ups for pigs and rabbits are wonderful. Piper and Ruby looked so adorable together! I like how they can all interact like that....
In general, rabbits and guinea pigs should be introduced to each other when they're still young
This way, they can be accustomed to each other
I hope this helps
Hey! You inspired me to get a bigger cage for my Guinea pig it's actually a 4x5 C&C cage. And when I got him I was not educated on them so he is a lonely Guinea pig. But because of you I am going to buy a friend for him. Yes I'm going to buy his friend because I have no Guinea pig rescues near me at all so I have to buy and none of the animal rescues near me rescue Guinea pigs :(. But my little boy (Levonne) won't be alone anymore so thank you. :) (and my mom is not a big fan of rodents so she wouldn't take me out of town or state to go to a rescue sadly but she does help with everything else for him)
Hello! Aw that is a great size! So great to hear you will be getting him a friend :)

hi um how do u clean all of their cages?
Lisettevillegas hi
Do not house them together. Rabbits carry bacteria that is harmful to guinea pigs
Great video. :) Was very informative. Sad to see some people did not watch the entire video and just left a already addressed mention of a issue.
At the San Francisco zoo they keep gpigs and bunnies together, but there are obviously more than 1 of each. I'm sure they enjoy their own kind but the gpigs and bunnies get along. Maybe they realize that they are both adorable!
I THINK I am The World's Only Guinea Pig Owner who is a male. I Never a saw a boy to own a guinea pig. I always see girls buying guinea pigs in the pet shop
AceGamingX Y lol I'm a boy with two guinea pigs what are you're guinea pigs names
I’m a boy and have 3 guineas but your right I don’t know any friends of mine that have guinea pigs only girls
Am a man with 15 Guinea pigs
I'm a boy with two guinea pigs 😂😂
My neighbor downstairs has a guinea pig and hes a boy lol
I have a strong opinion of this subject. My rabbit and Guinea pig were housed in the same room and my Guinea pig ended up getting sick and eventually passed away. I know it may be a rare occurrence, but anyone considering housing them together should take this under serious consideration before doing so, as it was a terrible experience and left my rabbit and I heart broken.
I have 1 bun and 1 piggy and they live together. At night they go into separate boxes ( large storage containers with chicken wire on top) but during the day they go into a run outside, which we move every week so they have fresh grass.
We have two very happy guinea pigs living in our house, Sammy and Peter. Now the school has a rabbit that doesn't have a home and my kids really love. I'm thinking about it and really appreciate the information in this video. 👍
I loooove their outdoor set up.
Yes I definitely think it depends on the rabbits personally and also the guinea pig. :D
guineas and bunnies have different 'languages' and this can lead to some confusion on both parts, and even some aggression if one animal misreads a sign. plus! rabbits can carry some germs that can get guineas very sick, so be careful. however it should be alright to let them meet each other every once in awhile!
For me the answer to having gp and rabbits together is a straight no! I know people that have had rabbits and guinea pigs in the same room (not together together, but in the same room) where the guinea pigs died because of Bordetella and the rabbits where both perfectly healty and the guinea pigs was too, this was thoroughly examined by the vet so I believe you can be very unlucky and this can happen with others too so it is not worth taking that risk if you love your pets especially your guinea pigs in this case. And the other reasons is to what you mention -that rabbits can harm a guinea pig (even so bad that the guinea pig may loose his life) without meaning it. And they do not understand each other so they don't get the proper interaction they need with an other conspecific.
I had a female rabbit, and after she gave birth, she treated the guinea pigs like her babies. She would clean them all.
my rabbit has always lived with pigs, he was badly hand raised after his mother rejected him and has never EVER got along with other rabbits, to give him company we got him a pig friend and they got on really well, when my GP passed my rabbit was devistated and stopped eating for a short period so we adopted two new female pigs which my rabbit still happily lives with, he is now a very old and ill rabbit, completely blind and has bad teeth (he's not in any pain though and can still eat and live his life) the pigs wash around his eyes for him and general look after him, at least that's how I see, I know it's not perfect but all the animals show no sign of stress. because of my rabbits love for the pigs I think it would be unfare and to seoerate them now , especially because of my rabbits age.
MIFFY IS LIKE "if I hide under this bridge, they will never find me! HAHAHA!!"
Yes but it depends on the rabbit and guinea pig. I have both, my baby bunny kept getting into the guinea pigs cage, the guinea pig humped him every day for a week. I separated them cause it was weird but everyday the rabbit was back in the same cage. I thought my kids were doing it till one day I saw the rabbit climb into the guinea pigs area, now they are best of buds even though the rabbit is huge after 3 months. No more humping, eat together sleep together etc.
So in short, it depends on the animal. They can. But sometimes they can't. And make sure you are for them and don't give each other sicknesses
Yes rabbits live with Guinea pigs because when I pick up my rabbit the Guinea pig panics.
IMAGINE LOOKING OUTSIDE AND SEEING CUTE PIGGIES AND BUNNIES INTERACTING TOGETHER SO CUTELY AWHHHHHH
My Guinea Pig's best friend is My Pupper. My pup is sort of scared of the Guinea Pigs and hide from them when I do floor time. My Guinea Pig's on the other hand find Shiro and smell him etc etc. But when they 're in the cage my pupper Shiro sits beside them and looks at them without a single bark. The guinea pigs stand and try their best to reach Shiro. But Shiro is laying down and watching them. It's really a very interesting friendship between them. I got my guinea pigs almost 2 years ago and my Pupper just this January
Rabbits and guinea pigs should not mix together for lots of reasons,
one the rabbits could bully them, hurt them by accident by a kick through play or they may even try to mate with them and brake the backs of the guinea pig. rabbits could cause illness to the guinea pigs they just should not be together.
I agree..
it depends on your rabbit and guinea pig's trait. and could you pls listen carefully she mentioned about those.
Yeah I agree cause my friends Guinea pig died cause somehow there rabbit killed the Guinea pig or something
+Roberie Roberie not really. She mentions multiple times that she doesn't see an issue
I agree. We used to have rabbits and Guinea pigs together but the last rabbit managed to kill the Guinea pig and would stalk birds 😕 After that we kept Guinea pigs with other Pigs although the rabbit would stalk them too so couldn't even have them on the grass at the same time.
My rabbit and guinea ping have been living together for almost their hole life (From about 9 months old each)
I love her channel, she is so responsible.
Thank you :)
dawg one month ago my mom bought both , now they vibing with each other in their crib. still trying to improve their maze base
Aw! Just love how cute your herd is! And your gorgeous bunnies 🐰❤
This bacteria very very rarely affects a household of both guinea pigs and rabbits for the simple reason thats its a bacteria which the guinea pigs immune defence systems reject. They have to be cold, fragile of health or under the age of 2 weeks if it should cause respiratory issues for them. And more often than not the respiratory symptoms will be minor while the owner will mostly notice loose bodily waste and increased thirst. IT is the same principle as with the few different bacteria strands that can affect humans from cats and dogs - its not something to worry about and although there is a huge number of people living with these pets, there are close to no cases per year of these illnesses.
Im commenting as a vet but as a Scandinavian one who doesn't have English taught in school. Any odd words or sentences would be from lack of English skills.
Also the guinea pigs skulls are so dense in bone structure and bone density that a rabbit can't fracture it from a hind leg kick. They can give them a sore side or shortly sore spot but thats it. The main "risk" is if the rabbits chase the guinea pigs as the guinea pigs often will not turn around and stand their ground, but instead let be chased around and they can be very fragile towards stress which is also one of the main health risks for guinea pigs second after old age. They can't cope with stress. But as long as they sniff the rabbits or put their noses into the rabbits fur and the rabbits don't run around and affect the pigs to run around as well or make the pigs run away from them, they should be fine.
Thanks for sharing and clearing that up. It makes perfect sense what you are saying. The UK/US sites do not provide enough information about the bacteria, but what you wrote is very easy to understand and now it all makes sense :)
My mom had a rabbit and guinea pig together and they had a really close bond
Bordetella can be passed from rabbits to guinea pigs, which is deadly. So regardless of diet, space, companionship, friendship, communication etc - they should NEVER be housed together and should be kept completely separate.
Yes, I am aware of bordetella and I did mention that in the video. The risk is low in healthy animals - only when their immune system is weakened by stress or illness would they pick up something like that. Otherwise it is unlikely to pass from one to the other.
Rabbits and guinea pigs are very different animals despite both being social vegetarians, some get along some don't
There is a very straightforward answer and that is 100% NO. Never ever ever put these two animals in an enclosure alone.
I have a cuy (large guinea pig breed) named coco and tried introducing him to my rabbit but coco ends up bullying him. He even challenges my pet chihuahua by nipping at him so I keep him separated now.
I ended up inheriting a lone guinea pig. I let him roam in the garden with my shihtzus. The shihtzus are very placid and calm natured. They get on well and often sit next to him. Once a fox came for my guinea pig and the shihtzus defended him by barking to spook the fox away.
When I was a kid we had a Albino Rabbit and a Guinea pig that lived happily with each other
I think it's a great idea to put them together! Even though they are different, they can be one in the same 😉 Keep it up❤️
It actually isn't a good idea.
+Nerdy Kitten there are risks, but shows clearly in the video that they are very avoidable.
it can be fun to put them together occasionally like if they want to have some play time together but they shouldn't live together.
Do not house them together. Rabbits carry bacteria that is harmful to guinea pigs
Does anyone know if bunnies and hamsters can live together?
I must appreciate your taming tricks and bonding with animals. Good job!👍
My friend has 2 rabbits one boy and one girl and 3 piggy they all live together but they are like a family the rabbits are 2 years older and they act like parents to the 3 piggy’s it’s so cute!
Great video Erin!!! Bigwig looks adorable in this video!!! I still can't get over how cute he is! Anyway, this video was so informational for people who want to keep rabbits and Guinea pig together. Personally I would not let my Guinea pigs and bunnies meet but we have a new set up for the bunnies and piggies which is a lot like yours. So I am sure it will happen soon by accident! How is Multy doing??? I hope she gets better soon do they still think it is a fungal infection? I am about to go to ikea ( the one in birdstall) to pick up and detolf for Micky (my hamster) he lived in the alaxander cage (the one you have I think but he is super active so I decided to upgrade. Any I hope you have a good day. - Erin hehe we have the same name.
Rabbits have very strong back legs. When rabbits fight with each other, they kick. If a rabbit were to kick a Guinea pig it could seriously injure them and even kill them.
I've also heard that both animals give off dander that may irritate the other but, I never read up on it so don't quote me.
I heard that even a playful kick from a rabbit can kill a guinea pig 💔
For those in the comment section, do you think that for a period of a month or even sooner, it'd be alright to house a Rabbit and Guinea pig in the same cage/area? The rabbit we're getting lived with a different guinea pig in a cage for two weeks, so, I was wondering if it'd perhaps change anything, although, the guinea pig hasn't lived with a rabbit. The rabbits are fairly small, Polish Rabbits and I'm getting one today, along with a guinea pig. The reason I ask this is due to the fact that we live a few cities away, so, we don't have the space to haul around two cages. I'd like to hear everyone's opinion on this, please and thanks!
I would exercise extreme caution. Just because a rabbit has excepted a guinea pig doesn't mean they except this new guinea pig.
Also rabbits can hide symptoms of certain diseases that they can be carriers for that will kill guinea pigs.
Always get your rabbits tested for Bordetella bronchiseptica and Pasteurella before getting them anywhere near a guinea pig
Love your videos and your dedication to your pets 😀
Dogs and cats carry the same disease and they live together all of the time. I think if Guinea pigs have no health issues and have a good immune system then it would be fine
I really do agree with you :D
Loved this video! :) xx You made some very interesting points!
- My bunny hate guinea pigs :( she attacks them every time she sees them around 😞💔
- That's why we keep them separate. Be careful if u want to get a guinea pig and a rabbit together, maybe something could go wrong :(
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At the start of this video I always thought that rabbits and Guinea pigs could never be kept in the same cage but now I agree with you! 👍
No they can't be kept together
Excellent commentary on having (or not having) guinea pigs live with rabbits
I had a piggy and rabbits together only 1 to 1 they lived happily together groomed each other slept together never had any problems it's best to buy them together and have similar ages if they grow up together they are fine
I had a bunny and a gineau pig. They would always sniff each other but I kept them in separate cages, they did not live together. I would let them out in my yard, it was closed and I watched them.
I put my dog and guinea pig together for like a minute on my bed and now I get her out every day and they cuddle together its adorable my dogo is such a sweet heart she treats it like its her baby
my rabbit and guinea pig live together and they're best friends always snuggling and grooming each other, and they're both males
just a consideration that guinea pigs are very sensitive and can get diseases from rabbits, dogs, cats and some other pets
just a thought........
I dont know about guniea pig but i have a rabbit that live with squrrial they both are same age and they both shore food too and both really take care of each other one time i was working and i heard some noice that is coming from the cage and when i see in the cage i saw there is a bite on my rabbit back and the squrrial is standing on a dead rabbit when i do some investigation then i found my squirrel save life of my rabbit then i thought they both need a companion so i go to pet shop and buy a coal now they all live together very happy
yay I'm on time😂😂 looking forward to watching
I have a rabbit and two guinea pigs, occasionally they all play in the garden together but they live in separate hutches.
Ever since I've watch Monty Python, I've been terrified of rabbits.
hi, im a big fan, i really enjoy your videos and i learn lots from them as i have 2 rabbits. Also my opinion on keeping rabbits and guinea pigs together is that i dont think its right, ive heard that the noises guinea pigs make can upset rabbits so ....
yes in farm. they are all.togher chiken guinea pig quail , etc
My rabbit sorted out dominance between my guinea pigs❤️
I HOPE YOU READ THIS:
First off, I love your channel and I always watch your guinea pig videos, inspiring and adorable lol. I have a problem... I heard you adopted some of your guinea pigs. I bought my guinea pigs when I was younger because I didn't think I'd be moving... And now I've moved into a different house that's very small and the landlord HATES them and calls them "rats"... It makes me sad because before I moved they had been from house to house for family to care for them when I was first in the process of moving. Now that I have them, they're very skiddish, they don't know their tricks anymore... And they're in the dark in my basement 24/7... I'm not even aloud to have them where I'm staying. They're my little babies and it kills me that I have to give them away... The only person I would ever give them to or ever trust them with is you. I've watched your videos and ik you'd be amazing. I'd ship them to you and they will be free, if you're interested please comment me back and I can give you my email so we can talk more about it and I'll send you pictures of them. Both of them are colors you don't have 😊
This is so helpful because i have a bunny but my fiancé got me a guinea pig and i was scared about issues arising so thank you so much ill house them separately but try to slowly introduce them
My little potato is watching this video laying on my chest.
No they can't ! my vet told me that they both carry something that can make the other sick. (ok i know that isn't very specific, but that is what I remember. and what's important is : guinea pig + rabbit = both sick )
Watch the whole video. She only let them play together, but she stopped.
I am traveling with all my animals and I have to house my guineas and bunny’s together but my bunny grew up jumping into there cage and loving on each other and she has all her shots for viruses
Notification squad!!! WHERE YOU AT!?!?!?
Not here 👀
my rabbit and guinea pig live together! they adore each other!!
Ours too...
Great video! I have two guinea pigs called Cocoa and Fudge. I had two rabbits Called Lulu and Rosie but sadly Rosie died due to Snuffles at the age of one. I go to school and I go on holidays for two weeks twice a year and I do worry about my bun being lonely. She has my brother who looks after her but she is quite weary of different people and sometimes she scratches people when she doesn’t know them. Because of this I would like to put my guinea pigs and rabbit together but all three off them do get territorial at some points but not badly! Just a little grunt here and there! How would I bond them? I was thinking for a few weeks let them sniff each other a few times a day and then put Cocoa on my lap and let Lulu sniff her a few times a day for a few weeks and do the same with Lulu and Fudge. Then put them in an area together, try it in Lulu’s cage etc! Would this work?
this video came with two kinds of comments, from people who know a lot about guinea pigs and say you should not keep them together with rabbits, and people who ask a little bit stupid questions and they need to be teached clearly. Not like: if I were you i probably wouldn't do it bc there are some risks, but like: just don't put them together!!!! I understand what you mean and you only wanted to try for the experience, and help people, but please be clear about it ok? That will help avoid comments like this, I'm sorry😋 I love your channel and you are the best, but please be clear, no hate btw!❤️I love the editing of this video!!
it was so cute the way that the guinea pigs kept grooming the rabbits
First of all, sorry for my english, I'm german. I got my first piggie when i was 6. My parents gave it to me for my birthday and I was the happiest child alive. Some days later we had to bring him to the vet and let him die because he was very very sick. I didnt understood it, cause I didnt knew what happened right there. This little boy was just like 2 months old. When we drove back to the animal "shop" where my parents got him, we saw that they hold bunnys and piggies in one small cage. I started crying when i saw this cause all of them were sick, couldnt breathe and stuff. Now i know that i will never bring bunnys and pigs together, and maybe some of you think about my storie when you try to.
Great video, informational with lots of cute clips :)
my rabbit hates other rabbits we have had many friends for him but he rejected them all 😱however my guinea pigs have half a shed and the rabbit has the other half and they have a barred devider and they love to sit and each side and see each other but I would never let them share the full shed as I wouldn't want to risk it . Before we had a shed the rabbit escaped his hutch ( why we have a shed) and we found him playing with the dogs ! The dogs are very laid back and they where just lay in the ssun togheter wich I found very cute but I soon put him back in his hutch . The point I'm tr to make is that my rabbit hates other rabbits but enjoys the company on dogs and guinea pigs 😂
hey my rabbit and guinea pig are best friends that we rescued and they never leave each others side it is to sweet
You have really good space for your pets! :)
I got a male rabbit and male guinea pig a few months ago that had lived together for years and I'm scared if I split them now neither of them will be able to be bonded with there own kind as they are old and neutering them both would be a high risk and then i daught they will bond with males of there own kind just want to add i never put them together i rescued them when they was already together for many years
If they were already together and have bonded i don't think you will need to separate them
Don't split them up now. If they've gone for years together and bonded, that would be cruel. They'll be fine...don't worry :)
Erin mentions this at 0:41
Hi erin, we have decided not to get Sizzles neutered as we have herd of the risks and I am just not taking any. That does mean that we wont be getting three more. It would not be fair anyway as the other two are in smaller runs (still big) and they would jealous of sizzles as for 1 he has a huge cage and for 2 he has 3 women to himself. They can still speak to one another and interact so it's not like they are completely alone. As for my rabbit, he is alone and used to have friends but they sadly passed away. He needs friends more than they do! Same for my lone hen, she needs friends so we have decided that instead of getting 3 more guinea pigs, we will still get three animals but instead we will get 2 more chickens and 1 more rabbit so that everybody has someone of their own kind to talk to. What do you think?😘💕