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Boars and fighting?

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It's possible that as they get older and get to the hormonal stage that they could fight. Don't let this put you off though. I have 2 boars, got them when they were about 8 weeks old, they weren't brothers and they are fine. They did go through a period of squabbling but they never got physical with each other. If yours did get to the point where they drew blood you would have to seperate them unfortunately but hopefully it won't come to that.
 
Just had a check on them and they seem to be getting along well (Squeaking when one of them is being cuddled)... coping well without mum too. Thanks for the help. x:)
 
Whether boars will fall out when they hit the hormonal months between about 4-12 months old is anybody's guess. It has more to do with character compatibility than with them being related. Many boar bonds will actually make it, so you are in with a good chance.

Whay you can do: plenty of space (at least 2x5 ft) and two of each - hideys, bowls, water bottles, soft humping toys. Many fights start when boars can't get away from each other and or get possessive over food etc., so you can try to eliminate as many triggers as possible.

Here is more about boar behaviour: http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=28949
 
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