Guinea pigs are easy to pick up and don't struggle much . Although they are very tame and never wriggle, you should still be careful not to drop them . The best way to pick them up is with two hands - one hand around your guinea pigs hind quarters , to support the weight , and the other hand around it's middle . You can either hold it like a Pup or put it on your knee , making sure that it can't escape or fall off.

When to handle your new guinea pigs :

Day 1: Just watch your new pet's .

Day 2: Get them used to your voice , even if they hide in their bedding .

Day 3: Try giving you guinea pigs food from your hand , then pick them up . If they wriggle hold them gently but firmly .

Days 4-7: Get your guinea pigs out to brush and stroke them . Then show them to your family and other pets .

Days 8-11: Let your guinea pigs explore their grazing ark and fun run .

After two weeks: Play with your pets every day .

Rough haired and long haired breeds should be groomed every single day . A babies hair brush is the only safe type of brush for grooming . Always brush the way the fur grows . Guinea pigs seem to like being groomed and will quickly settle down and enjoy every minute .