Boars living separately now 😥

[Livia Rabideau]

Unfortunately, I separated my boys today. They got along fine until about 8 months old. They have just tolerated each other since. A lot of rumbling, nipping, chasing, and teeth chattering all the time since. Occasionally, my one boar would have a scab on his rump. I was hoping it was an accident. Unfortunately, when I picked up my boy today he had 3 big bite marks on his rump, . I have tried so hard to keep them together. I have made their cage huge. Made sure to have two of everything. No places they could get stuck. I just don't want my boy to be hurt. Here is their setup. There was a lot of bar chewing from both for the first hour, but now they have settled down. They each have a 4 by 3 with a 2 by 3 left. They love their lofts.

 

[Livia Rabideau]

Here they are.

 

[Siikibam]

Sorry to hear that I guess they’re the can’t live with you can’t live without you! Hopefully they’ll settle fine into bachelordom, with interaction through the bars

 

[Piggies&buns]

It’s a shame but, as you know, sometimes that’s how it goes.

 

[Rivervixen]

I’m sorry to hear that, hopefully they get along better through the bars xx

 

[Swissgreys]

Their set up is amazing and you have done a brilliant job at giving them every chance.
It's tough but at least you were able to respect their choice not to live together.

 

[Livia Rabideau]

Their set up is amazing and you have done a brilliant job at giving them every chance.
It's tough but at least you were able to respect their choice not to live together.

Thank you. They both seem relaxed today. No bar chewing. I tried so many different setups. A 3 by 8 still wasn't enough. I should have done it a long time ago. I just was afraid they would be lonely. They would sleep near each other sometimes and eat next to each other. It wasn't all bad.

 

[Leafy Lou]

That is a smashing set up..I am so sorry it didn't work out, but you have done a blooming good job with that set up!

Love to you and the guys x

 

[Betsy]

Thats a fab set up. Sometimes pairings don't work no matter how ard we want them to. Guinea pig hierarchy is very complicated.

 

[Livia Rabideau]

Thats a fab set up. Sometimes pairings don't work no matter how ard we want them to. Guinea pig hierarchy is very complicated.

Thank you. I just hope I did the right thing. They seem happy.

 

[Siikibam]

If they’re happy then know you did the right thing. But you’re also allowed to feel disappointed that it didn’t work out. Fabulous set up btw

 

[Livia Rabideau]

If they’re happy then know you did the right thing. But you’re also allowed to feel disappointed that it didn’t work out. Fabulous set up btw ☺

Thank you! I tried to give them as much space as I could for now. I can always make their cages bigger, but I didn't have enough coroplast or grids.

 

[Bill & Ted]

Boys can be fiddle characters! You did the right thing, I’m sure they will be very happy being neighbours x

 

[Claire W]

Aw I’m sorry you’ve had to separate them but they have a lovely cage each and it’s lovely they can still see and chat to each other x

 

[rhymer]

Great cages.
You did the right thing.I had 2 Boys who did something very similar. They lived very happily side by side like yours for 6 years. They even looked for one another of you took one out for hugs or just to put them in one of the outdoor runs.
They really loved each other, they just couldn't live together.
I'm sure your boys will be very happy with their new homes.xx

 

[Seven7]

Sorry it didn’t work out and thank you for this thread.
I don’t feel so bad about having Finn and Lara live next to each other now. I didn’t want to lose Finn over an operation to fix him so I kept him attached and Lara was given to me by a friend who didn’t want her.

 

[Merab]

Sorry they decided that they couldn’t live together.
Your set up gives them companionship but without the stress for them or you.
Great solution- well done

 

[Livia Rabideau]

Now I don't know what to do. Finn didn't eat his pellets last night. There are not a lot of poops in his cage. He was the one being the bully. Could he be depressed? I didna full check and he seems fine. He has lost a bit of weight over the last couple of days. Chewy, the one being picked on is doing great. What do I do? Will he come around?

 

[Piggies&buns]

The advice would be that the one who was being picked on, if they perk up then separating was the right thing to do. The bully is always going to be annoyed by it. However, if it is affecting finn’s health then that is another matter. Any possibility of bonding him with someone else?

 

[Bill & Ted]

Sorry meant to say “Fickle” characters, I hate autocorrect!

 

[Livia Rabideau]

The advice would be that the one who was being picked on, if they perk up then separating was the right thing to do. The bully is always going to be annoyed by it. However, if it is affecting finn’s health then that is another matter. Any possibility of bonding him with someone else?

I was thinking that too. My rescue never has babies. I am afraid to try to bond him with an adult.

 

[Livia Rabideau]

The advice would be that the one who was being picked on, if they perk up then separating was the right thing to do. The bully is always going to be annoyed by it. However, if it is affecting finn’s health then that is another matter. Any possibility of bonding him with someone else?

My rescue just posted a baby boy! I am hoping to take my Finn in today to meet him. There is also another boy that has been there for a while, but he is older. I could give him a try too if he doesn't like the baby.

 

[Piggies&buns]

That’s good news! I hope Finn makes a new friend very soon!

 

[Reenie]

Sorry it didn't work out, but look forward to seeing your new wee boy!

 

[Livia Rabideau]

Here he is. Meet Billy. He is 3 weeks old.

 

[Reenie]

Here he is. Meet Billy. He is 3 weeks old.

Awww he's gorgeous!

 

[VickiA]

What an amazing set up you have. I hope little Billy settles in with his “uncle” pig ok.

 

[Nassala]

What a cute wee boy. He has eyebrows!

 

[Bill & Ted]

Aw, such a cute small man, love his eyebrows!

 

[Livia Rabideau]

What an amazing set up you have. I hope little Billy settles in with his “uncle” pig ok.

I am so nervous because he is so small compared to Finn. Finn has been rumbelstrutting, but other than that they seem fine. Finn never did that with his other cage mate, not sure why he is now. I hope it's ok.