3 young boars living together?

[misty2008]

I have 3 boars aged 8 weeks who all live together. I bought them from a garden centre where they were housed in a cage with two rabbits. I didnt want to leave one so took all three. However ive heard once they reach maturity they will fight. Is this right? Should i get another boar and pair them in seperate hutches. I have a spare hutch so this would be ok. Or do you think they would live together ok?

Thanks

 

[Niki]

Most trio's of boys don't work but that's not to say it can't; you may be lucky. Personally i'd pair one of your youngsters with an older boy, most rescues will allow you to take your youngster along to meet any older boys they have to see how they take to one another. Where abouts are you? There may be piggies on the Rescue Board near you

 

[brownbrummie]

While I believe trios are uncommon and pairs are the norm I think whether they get through the troublesome teens depends on their personalities.

I have three boars living together a dad and two sons although I dont know their actual ages they are approx 12 months and 8 months. So I am in the middle of the I want to be boss stage.

One of my sons wants to be top pig ahead of dad. However dad is very placid and doesnt react to the bum waggling. Despite having more than 3 of everything they will happilly all eat from the same bowl and sleep in the same bed if they are in the right mood but they have the space to rumble and go off in a huff if they choose.

I have found plenty of space (they are currently in a 6ft by 6ft C&C) and several beds, food bowls & water bottles is the key.

Three can work but you have to be strict with yourself to let them sort out the pecking order out themselves and only jump in if blood is drawn. As long as its only a bit of rumbling its just them trying to work out who is boss pig and is quite normal.

 

[KingBoris&HisFollowers]

my boys are in pairs but get along in a trio at run time only,except for Smokey who likes to start fightsrolleyes.3 of my piggies are very calm even tempered boars and i still can't have them living together so i wish you the best of luck but i would be getting another boy and splitting them into pairs

 

[Wiebke]

If I were you, I'd wait and see how they are getting along, but be prepared to separate if necessary - especially when they hit the hormonal stage! By then you will know their characters better and know who gets along with whom.

Better have everything in threes, and make sure they have a generous space to vent any pent-up feelings, so they won't take it out on each other.

 

[misty2008]

Hi, thanks for your replies Well i got another boar-today! He's a merino, gorgeous fluffy ginger with a white spot on his head. x)I can't believe how calm he is. He just falls asleep on my kneezzz I'm off to look for large indoor cages. I havent a clue what these c&c cages are all about,lol?They are out in their hutches now but i want them inside with me.^)