Guinea Pigs and Rabbits together?

[i love my piggy]

I have heard many people saying that you can house guinea pigs and rabbits together. On the other hand I have heard reallly bad stories of what has happened housing guinea pigs and rabbits together. I wanted some peoples opinions. I have a guinea pig now and I wanted to get a rabbit to keep her company. (maybe I should just get her another guinea pig )

[Babyboonie]

Personally, I wouldn't house a rabbit and a guinea pig together. Rabbits have incredibly strong back legs and although they may not mean to harm a piggy, it is easy for them to do so.

However, in the past I have had a rabbit and piggy together, but they were introduced when they were both babies and bonded well. Sadly my piggy had to be put to sleep at a young age, but the bunny could well have caused an injury as she would have been twice the size of the piggy.

What do other PT's think?

[Animalhouse26]

Never house them together! I had 2 girl Piggies.. they loved each other. They Do best with there own Kind. They both have different wants/needs when it comes to a companion. And they tend to get at each other more. ALSO, Rabbits get illnesses that piggies don't normally,and they can make each other sick. Just get another piggie. If you want a rabbit, you will have to house it on it's own.

[i love my piggy]

Thanks for your replies!!! I think I will get another piggy instead! (one other question, is it OK for piggies and rabbits to play together )

[Animalhouse26]

Yes, they can play together, if they are intro., early enough, But I would never house them together.

[i love my piggy]

my piggy is almost 2 years old...is that too late

[Zippy]

Your piggy is adorable.

[i love my piggy]

Your piggy is adorable.

Thanks, she is awesome...i'll try to get some more pics of her!

[Karen]

No, it's not too late to introduce a friend to her, just proceed carefully. And I'd stick with another guinea pig, just to be safer.

[i love my piggy]

Thanks your replies have helped me make a desicion! I definately will get another piggy, and maybe a rabbit in a seperate cage. (sorry, another question would it be better to get two rabbits as companions? )

[Hellow]

Thanks your replies have helped me make a desicion! I definately will get another piggy, and maybe a rabbit in a seperate cage. (sorry, another question would it be better to get two rabbits as companions? )

Yes, as lon as you have enough room for an cage big enough.
Pros:

• They will provide compainionship for each other
• Twice the fun!

Cons:

• more cost
• more space required
• more often cage cleanings

With the info i have just provided you should be able to make an choice. Also, make sure to get 2 female or 2 males so that way they wont breed unless thats what you intend.

[i love my piggy]

Here is another picture of cinnamon.

[Genny]

how cute, and i would go ahead and get another guinea pig instead of aa rabbit.

[cali]

I have house guinea pigs with my Rabbit for years and never had an issue, however my Rabbit is also very calm, and adores guinea pigs. I would no reccomend it for just any rabbit and piggies, but I know mine did great together so is certainly CAN work.

[Animalhouse26]

What a pretty Pig, such lovely markings! I miss my girls! :-( I named them Hugs and Kisses. They were a V-Day Pressie from my hubby.