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Alvin ...alone HELP

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Alvin and Theodore were bought together although not related. They got on well. With Theo passing I am really worried about Alvin being on his own. He is only about 3 months old (as was Theo). I have read stories about boars fighting and hurting each other. But equally that piggies like company and are social animals hence getting two.Can anyone advise me should I introduce another piggie.
 
yes you should get another little one you could try a rescue home. they will be able to match one up with Alvin.
 
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I would say maybe have him neutered and introduce him to a girlie? Thats what I'm doing with my Toby but I think if you introduce properly boars can live together althought I've heard its a complex relationship
 
My oldest boar is currently enjoying his second successful pairing, after his cage mate died he became withdrawn and clearly needed company of his own kind
 
I agree with Graham (Sokel), boar/sow pairings are not guaranteed, despite what some people may say. Boar parings are not without their problems, but if done slowly and gently rather than just chucking 'them in together it can be a wonderful friendship for both boys. Have you a rescue near you to find him a friend? Some rescues will let you bring your boy down and let him chosse his own friend and will closely supervise throughout the process.

Good luck :)
 
I have just posted on your other thread ... sorry again to hear about Theo.

Alvin will be confused and lonely as he is young and used to have Theo around.

You could try local rescues to see if they have any boars, baby or adult. They will know the personalities of their piggies, especially if they are adult. Usually they help with the bonding with you.

Boars can be a problem together, especially if they hit puberty at the same age. But some of the same age live peacefully together.

I did have that problem with Shaun and Stuart, litter brothers, who had a fall out. albeit when I wasn't around. I guess it was like bullying and biting but in secret. Stuart came off worse. I had to separate them. I then had Stuart neutered and he now had two sow companions. A little while later, I had Shaun neutered and he lived with two sows, but now living with little boar, Junior.

I had father and son live very happily together.
Have a think about things. I am sure that the support and advice you get from this forum will help.
Keep us posted.
 
I have several pairs of boars living together happily and have only ever had one boar that wouldn't. As has been said the biggest problem I have had is introducing two boars of the same 'teen - age'. If you can find a younger boar, or perhaps a more mature boar, and try to introduce them slowly that should work.
 
Until I recently took in three unwanted sows, I only had boars and have successfully bonded 2 pairs from scratch. It is, I believe, down to the personality of the boars and experienced rescues will be able to help there. I have one old boar who will not tolerate living with another boar and he is happy living alone but next door to the others.

If done carefully and allowing plenty of space and time, it can work. Timmy and Sunny are are pair I bonded a year ago and they are amazing together x)
 
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for all your advice. I'm going to look at the Rescue Centre idea. You are all great on this forum!x>>
 
Bless him, poor Alvin. I have a hamster called Alvin! I agree with what's already been said, I hope you find someone to be a lovely new friend for the little guy. Bonding is sometimes hard with guinea pigs but if you introduce them on neutral territory and they have a lot of space (and two of each item if needed, such as two dishes) then they should be fine!
 
Until you have made a decision you could put a cuddly toy in with him so he has something to cuddle up to. You could take Alvin to the rescue centre with you and see who he likes :)
 
sorry to here about theodore
i suggest introducing another boar
try rescue centres they can find him a friend who is close to his age
good luck:)
 
Oh love i'm so sorry about this 8...8...8...
I'd get another little friend, for a start he's so young so getting a friend would be more natural for him xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Best of luck, please keep us informed i for one would like to know how things go x>>x>>

btw have to say brilliant names, i know the new movie has come out but i have an absolute love of chipmunks and have a lovely necklace with a cute chipmunk on it x)x)
 
Yep, get another friend. I don't know what others feel but I find the earlier (in age) you introduce guineas to each other, the easier it is for them to get along. I think as others have said, 6 months is the teenage phase so thats when to look out for any squabbles! And try and get a friend as soon as possible, guineas pine for lost friends and need a new one to bring them out of it. Well done on thinking down the rescue route :) Maybe an older boar would be a good way to go?
 
Thank you all, I am definately going to get Alvin a friend and will keep everyone that so kindly posted updated.
 
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