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Hi, I got my 3 checked out yesterday and apparently there's nothing physically wrong with them, so I don't know what to do/ think anymore, there's vet's specialise in small animals and checked for pain/ mites. Yet my young boar had gotten new cuts near his ears..... it can only be the oldest female ivy..... and more idea's please? I'm now desperate....... thank you.

Angel.
 
So am I correct in thinking you had 2 pigs and introduced a younger boar? Sorry if thats wrong, i skimmed your previous posts. Sounds like Ivy has taken a dislike to him and needs to be kept apart to stop her hurting him further. I would suggest dividing the cage or run to ensure they cant get to one another and re-introduce very slowly. We only have experience of introducing same sex pigs but have still encountered similar issues before but a bit of time and separation can work. They need to become familiar with one anothers smell, without being threatened. This might be useful Introducing Guinea Pigs | Blue Cross and I'm sure there are lots of people on here who have practical experience of this or previous threads.
Good luck & hope that helps in a small way x
 
xxangelxx2440 said:
Hi, I got my 3 checked out yesterday and apparently there's nothing physically wrong with them, so I don't know what to do/ think anymore, there's vet's specialise in small animals and checked for pain/ mites. Yet my young boar had gotten new cuts near his ears..... it can only be the oldest female ivy..... and more idea's please? I'm now desperate....... thank you.

Angel.
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Hi! Some bondings sadly do not work out. If the ears are shredded, then that means that a piggy is not welcome, but has no option to move away on its own in a cage setting. I know how gutting an experience this is, but with any bonding where you and not your piggies can choose who they want to be with, there is always a risk that a bond is not working out and you need to have a plan B at the ready. Even what looks great on paper may go horribly wrong in reality. I certainly have my fair share of those t-shirts!
Unfortunately there is no magic trick that can make piggies that have taken a dislike to another one change their mind, as little as you can tell kindergarten kids or workmates to be 'good friends' and work out, just like that. The bullying will only get worse. :(

Please separate your boy and if possible find him a companion of his own, ideally one he can choose himself.
 
Can I just ask, from looking at your other thread, is it the boar or the agressive female that needs separating?

You mention problems between the first two as a reason for getting the boar. Are you saying the bond between the original pair has failed?

To answer that question have a look at this thread:
Bonds In Trouble

Don't panic, you are obviously doing your best for the piggies but pets at home don't always offer the best advice (to put it mildly.) Adding a boar to a pair of girls will NOT help them to get along! This forum is the best place to come with your questions because people like @Wiebke have decades of experience.
 
I can’t add advice but did want to offer support as you clearly love your piggies and are trying to do what’s best for them.
 
Hi thank you so much everyone,
The two females would only fight if food was involved, for example if the dominant (ivy) didn't have food and the other did the she'd lunge at her, but during floor time they all get on, playing and running around...... It's all so tiring trying to find the right thing to do, I've actually got Acer in my room right now while his cuts heal...... one scratch near his right ear and 3 small circles where his fur has been torn out (see percious post for image) it's like ivy is bipolar.
 

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Hi thank you so much everyone,
The two females would only fight if food was involved, for example if the dominant (ivy) didn't have food and the other did the she'd lunge at her, but during floor time they all get on, playing and running around...... It's all so tiring trying to find the right thing to do, I've actually got Acer in my room right now while his cuts heal...... one scratch near his right ear and 3 small circles where his fur has been torn out (see percious post for image) it's like ivy is bipolar.
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If fur has been torn and the ears slashed, then that is a very strong negative reaction in sows. Personally I would leave be. In my own experience, the problem will come up again and again if you force them to live together; they will never be friends. Piggies can hold a grudge for years.
 
That's what's confusing, she's pulled his hair out and nothing else, then during floor time they love playing together.
 
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