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So.... after losing his twin brother a few weeks ago, Rodney has had a few play dates with my friends guinea pig over the past couple of weeks. Her kids had lost interest in him & she was thinking of rehoming him as he wasn't getting any attention, and he was living alone. They instantly hit it off, no teeth chattering, nothing. Billy came to live with us yesterday - a week earlier than I had anticipated as my friend has gone on holiday & all seems good so far. But I am massively paranoid! Firstly, my C&C cage has gone terribly wrong, I messed up the correx - so it looks like an eye sore & without the tray I just feel like its insecure even tho I have tied it & have connectors to strengthen it. Anyway, they are enjoying it so thats the main thing, but it isn't perfect - which is niggling me! Billy is the dominant one in the partnership, and likes to hump Rodney - this has calmed down today & slightly less frequent, but Rodney either butts him off, or hides in his bedroom. I'm worried in case he isn't happy! I know this is all normal behaviour and all positive, I just would hate to think I took on this little boy as a new friend to make him happy & had the opposite effect. He's eating & drinking completely fine, and not making any angry noises or actions. They are eating together well, Billy will steal from Rodney given half the chance, but Rodney is being very tolerant so far & standing his ground. He's really a very laid back lovely little man. They are sleeping side by side in their bedroom area. This is ok right? I've done the reading I know it is, I just wish I could ask him if he was happy! Anyway... have been reluctant to say anything on here as I wasn't sure how things would pan out & I'm still not 100% as its early days, but introducing our very possible new family member.... Rodney is almost 2 years old, and Billy is almost 10 months. So at the tail end of his teens... I figured I would see if they liked eachother, as he was needing a new home rolleyes I guess I am just feeling weird because he's an older pig, and obviously I have had Rodney since he was a tiny tot so it feels strange! And I feel very protective of Rodney... He has amazing permenant bed head :))
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Its not the best pic I will try post another my computer is being very slow...

Please excuse the very badly put together cage!
 
* think the behaviour is all ok yes?

This awful cage has ruined my tiny flat totally... ;/
 
Cuties! Being together under the stool hidey eating would indicate they like each other. Sleeping side by side as you state is also a good sign they like each other.

I wouldn't worry about the one mounting and the other shrugging him off. It still happens with mine after a year together. But never any serious fighting and they finally cuddle together.
 
I just dont like Rodney feeling he has to hide to get peace. But then it's not like he doesn't come out, he does. It must be so annoying!

Yes they have an upside down dog bed as a bedroom haha. How's that for improvising!
 
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww just simply gorgeous, wishing them all the best for a loving boar bonded future :) x)
 
Ok... I know this I'm just being ridiculous. I dread to think what I'll be like when I have kids!
 
They look very happy together, sounds like it's all going well. As far as worrying about kids go, I find I worry far less about my kids than I do any of my animals!
 
Hahaha Do you think the dominance will calm down? He's not being nasty, just humping a bit & rumblestrutting...
 
They look very happy together! It's only natural to worry and shows what a great piggie slave you are.

Hope this is the start of a lovely friendship for them both.
 
So precious <3

I think your cage looks fine? It doesnt HAVE to have correx, a lot of people do without :)
 
The dominance will calm down to some extent although humping is a fact of boar life, especially during the first year fo their lives! But it sounds like both are getting on very well. Rodney has obviously found a way of drawing the line that is not aggressive. Have you got a humping toy in there?
 
No Rodney did have a teddy for company (which he ignored) but I've took it out, should I put it back in?!

How do I know if Rodney is happy? Stupid question I'm sure!

Not wanting to tempt fate, but he is so calm. He's very placid, he's mostly shrugging it off but i'd hate for him to feel bullied.

The cage looks awful, I have a tiny studio flat & it's an eye sore. I really have no room for pets. I think it'll look better with a proper tray & a bit of cover on top...
 
So the boys are getting on ok, but Billy's humping is SO annoying & Rodney is now also doing a bit of purring & making alot of moany squeaky noises - I guess he is letting Billy kno he's not happy with the humping.

I am just so nervous! I feel like I'm waiting for something to kick off.

Is Rodney ok doing this? he's not now trying dominance is he? He avoids any face contact with Billy I've noticed. These moany noises have increased tho?

I just never had any of this with Rufus, they were so close. I kno it's awful but I just can't bond with Billy cos I'm so nervous of it going wrong.
 
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