Can a 5/6 month old boar be introduced to another GP?

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Hi I was thinking maybe of getting a partner for my GP.

Hes 6 months old, a merino boar - would they be likely to fight as I have heard this is the case?
 
Boars do tend to fight but.... If you are to bond them then its best to get a baby boar or have yours neutered. If you do get another gp then introduce them on neutral territory and slowly introduce them. x
 
I introduced Radders to Sunshine when he was 5 months old. Bonding went well! And they atill together now despite them arguing over the water bottle this morning it didn't half amuse me. Off to buy another one for Radley in the morning so they can have one each...lol :)
 
thanks, I'm not sure for definate if to get one yet, the only reason because if they fight I do not have the room for a separate cage as live in an apartment and then would have to give him away which is the last thing i want to do.

That is why I ask. Sunshine and Twinkle, thats good to hear yours bonded.

Maria many thanks for your advice.

Its good to see what experiences people have had, therefore if anyone can add to the above that would be great!
 
new piggy?

taking yours to the vet to be fixed will not alter his behaviour, any surgery on a guinea pig has its risk and stress to the piggies.
i would only get a piggy fixed for medical reasons or if you want to bond him with a girl.
your piggy is 6 months so hormones should be at a high, i would suggest taking your piggy to a rescue and letting him pick out a friend.
if you get a rescue piggy there is no quarentine period.
good luck,xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>
 
SunshineAndTwinkle said:
I introduced Radders to Sunshine when he was 5 months old. Bonding went well! And they atill together now despite them arguing over the water bottle this morning it didn't half amuse me. Off to buy another one for Radley in the morning so they can have one each...lol :)
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Save your money S&T - you know they'll still use the same one!
 
marias_email said:
Boars do tend to fight but.... If you are to bond them then its best to get a baby boar or have yours neutered. If you do get another gp then introduce them on neutral territory and slowly introduce them. x
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I agree 100% with Choloe that neutering to bond with another boar could be a total waste of £. Plus the stress and risks involved to the boar - it would just seem so unfair.
 
thanks choloe and black jack.

I had GPs before and i tried to introduce them and they fought like crazy - the first 30 mins they were fine but they world war 3 started!

I dont know if rescue centres would let you take your gp there? reasons such as lice, mites etc? I know mine doesnt have that but still they may say no to be on the safe side?
 
LOL BlackJack thats very true! I just don't want them to have a major fall out. :D

Moonie some rescues let you take pigs there you could ring and find out. Espcially with boars you wat to get it right. :)
 
thanks sunshine and twinkle. A lady i used to work with takes in rescues and that, I just suddenly thought of her, so i am going to get in contact with her to see if I can get one from her maybe.

If not I will look at rescue centres but the only one in my area it seems is in Chatham which isnt that near to me.

grrrrgrrrr
 
Well i intoduced jasper to marble wen marble was 6 months old and they love each other and if i seperate them they wheek. bless them there so cute.
 
aw what darlings! :)) :))

Its a hit and miss me thinks, either its a success story or not!

I hope i can get him company, if not, hes still very happy on his own seemings he gets all my attention. My BF is very jealous! hehe :)):))
 
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moonie8404 said:
aw what darlings! :)) :))
Its a hit and miss me thinks, either its a success story or not!
I hope i can get him company, if not, hes still very happy on his own seemings he gets all my attention. My BF is very jealous! hehe :)):))
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i know how your boyfriend feels as my hubby has this thing about him that all animals lovex)x) and they follow him, love him and just want to be with him.
good luck with finding your piggy a friend, hugs and keep us posted:rose:rose
 
Getting another gp could be a problem but it probobly wont be. My 2 year old boar took to his new friend brilliantly rolleyesrolleyesrolleyes
 
I have successfully bonded my 2 year old merino with my other lad Sparky whose 18months. they do have their spatspow-pow but generally get on well together.^)

Why not take hime to a rescue and see if they have help you bond with another piggy
 
thanks everyone!

I went to see a baby piggy, who I shall be collecting on 17th August, and he is GORGEOUS! he is a merino like Scruffy and is chocolate brown and honey coloured, once i have piccies i shall post! I cannot wait to get him!
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I am now going to be getting a C&C cage, therfore will be selling my Nero 3 cage which is practically brand new as only used for a couple of months. If anyone is interested, PM me.

Emily
 
Any good rescue will let you take your gp to try and find a friend.The problem is they can be o.k.for a while then start to fight.I had a bonded pair that were together for 2 years,then things got nasty and I had to seperate them.On the other hand I have got 3 boys together(not related) and they have been together for 3 years with no problem.It depends on the personality of the boars,some are laid back,others are naturally stroppy.If you think you could not accomodate a second boar if they did fight,then best to keep your lad by himself.Boars will be quite happy on their own as long as they get loads of human attention.Sows should never be kept singly because they like to bond together in groups,or at least with one other friend.

I do not beleive in neutering because of the risk from the surgery,and there can be complications later on,such as prolapse.

If you do get another boar,make the living accomodation as big as possilble,give them a pigloo each and when you give them veggies,give them a bowl each.This will help cut down the possibility of fights.
 
girl piggies

maryh said:
Sows should never be kept singly because they like to bond together in groups,or at least with one other friend.quote]

have tried zoe with jessie who wobbles rump, mounts and won't let zoe eat etc and now zoe is scared of other piggies as we have taken her to a petshop as we have NO rescues here and zoe was absolutely terrified of the other piggies, we sat there for over an hour and zoe was so scared. yet when on her own the silly duffer tries to popcorn and is really happy. jessie too is elarning to live on her own. they are both indoors and are in the same room as i am in now.
before jessie the late choloe would do the same as jessie does to zoe, and as zoe is 4 next week thinking it is less stressful if she is on her own. i can also monitor how much she is eating and drinking if she is on her own too.
so i think it depends on the piggies personality not the sex of the piggies.
fights are more common in boy piggies but girls can have their cat fights too. so good luck with your new piggy, hoping they bond well. and expect to
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i am getting a C and C cage, so if worst comes to worst, i shall put grids between them too but they will still be next to eachother!" going to make it as big as possible and make it two tier, so getting two sets of grids for it - still works out cheaper than getting a Nero 4 or even another Nero 3!

thanks Maryh and choloe, its good to hear from others and their piggys, you can never tell though but its a risk i am willing to take!

I won a bed on hammocky hammocks this week so i dont ahve to buy another bed! so exciting! perfect timing me thinks! i have bought a couple of other toys but hopefully all will be ok, fingers crossed! I shall report in august how they get along! i just want him now then!
 
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