Hello,
I have two bonded boars who are just over 3 years old. Trying to add a third to the mix (Fabio, ~6 months old). The introductions went well. The dominant pig (Boe) did his thing and was good to go. His bonded mate (Joey) was relatively subdued during the initial introductions. After a nap and a clean cage (CC cage, bottom is 3grids x 5 grids and top part is 2grids x3grids), we move them in together with three cardboard boxes (no igloos!) Now Joey, is constantly chasing the new guy (Fabio) around. Fabio continues to run away. This has been going on for several hours now, quite nerve wrecking. Poor guy cant seem to sleep or eat because he's constantly being chased. There is no teeth-chattering or otherwise aggressive behavior between Joey and Fabio.
Joey has also been rumbling, chasing and trying to mount Boe more than normal, is this because the hormones are flowing? Thank you in advance for any insight on whats going on or what to do.
I have two bonded boars who are just over 3 years old. Trying to add a third to the mix (Fabio, ~6 months old). The introductions went well. The dominant pig (Boe) did his thing and was good to go. His bonded mate (Joey) was relatively subdued during the initial introductions. After a nap and a clean cage (CC cage, bottom is 3grids x 5 grids and top part is 2grids x3grids), we move them in together with three cardboard boxes (no igloos!) Now Joey, is constantly chasing the new guy (Fabio) around. Fabio continues to run away. This has been going on for several hours now, quite nerve wrecking. Poor guy cant seem to sleep or eat because he's constantly being chased. There is no teeth-chattering or otherwise aggressive behavior between Joey and Fabio.
Joey has also been rumbling, chasing and trying to mount Boe more than normal, is this because the hormones are flowing? Thank you in advance for any insight on whats going on or what to do.