Guineaboarpig
Junior Guinea Pig
There is the possibility of a year old rescue boar being available, I would have to end my trio keeping and split into 2 functioning pairs.
I don’t know if I should see if he bonds with my piggy 2 as I mention below. The rescue piggy does have a sight impairment but is otherwise healthy.
There are 2 possible boars who would likely be better candidates for separation. The lowest piggy lies with either of his brothers, is never chased. Seems best one to keep. It’s a matter of piggy 1 or piggy 2. Piggy 2 has started to be chased a bit more by piggy 1. Piggy 2 and 1 both do rumble, but 0 fighting or aggression has transpired. Boar 2 did get an ear nip overnight a week ago that’s all I have seen.
All 3 do lie, eat and sleep in close proximity. I keep half of the cage covered with a throw and they don’t even sleep in the tunnels or hidey they prefer the piles of hay outside. Boar 2 has even slept eyes closed so must feel safe. Today is their 12 week old and Friday I will have had them together for 4weekw
Should I hold back and watch the trio develop or intervene now while there is a ‘candidate’ so to speak. It is 60 miles to where the boy is so I’d be hiring a vehicle.
I just wanted to see advice and opinion and this is the best place for it. I have a very deep love towards each of my boars and only want the best for them. Generally I am a cold person not interested in human contact but I have a soft spot to dogs(don’t have any now have had labs) and guinea pigs! Did have a rabbit once too. The wheeking and squeeking just gets me every time
I also would love to have more Guineas too. Seperate to my current boars. I have the space time money and other considerations to provide a home. I think if this trio were sows I’d be going for a big herd like that you tuber lol! I can’t think of name but is a lady with a European accent. Recently got a neutered boar to the herd.
I don’t know if I should see if he bonds with my piggy 2 as I mention below. The rescue piggy does have a sight impairment but is otherwise healthy.
There are 2 possible boars who would likely be better candidates for separation. The lowest piggy lies with either of his brothers, is never chased. Seems best one to keep. It’s a matter of piggy 1 or piggy 2. Piggy 2 has started to be chased a bit more by piggy 1. Piggy 2 and 1 both do rumble, but 0 fighting or aggression has transpired. Boar 2 did get an ear nip overnight a week ago that’s all I have seen.
All 3 do lie, eat and sleep in close proximity. I keep half of the cage covered with a throw and they don’t even sleep in the tunnels or hidey they prefer the piles of hay outside. Boar 2 has even slept eyes closed so must feel safe. Today is their 12 week old and Friday I will have had them together for 4weekw
Should I hold back and watch the trio develop or intervene now while there is a ‘candidate’ so to speak. It is 60 miles to where the boy is so I’d be hiring a vehicle.
I just wanted to see advice and opinion and this is the best place for it. I have a very deep love towards each of my boars and only want the best for them. Generally I am a cold person not interested in human contact but I have a soft spot to dogs(don’t have any now have had labs) and guinea pigs! Did have a rabbit once too. The wheeking and squeeking just gets me every time
I also would love to have more Guineas too. Seperate to my current boars. I have the space time money and other considerations to provide a home. I think if this trio were sows I’d be going for a big herd like that you tuber lol! I can’t think of name but is a lady with a European accent. Recently got a neutered boar to the herd.