Does anyone have 3 boars housed together?

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I had three boys together for 6 months then they had a big falling out. I have heard of it working but it is rare. Generally the rule 2's company 3's a crowd seems to apply to boys!
 
Hi my friend has three boars although she only has two living together and the other one lives beside them in a seperate cage. I think that it's better if they are young together if that makes sense.
 
katiepops said:
I had three boys together for 6 months then they had a big falling out. I have heard of it working but it is rare. Generally the rule 2's company 3's a crowd seems to apply to boys!
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I did think this. Most of the time I hear that it doesnt work out, hence being intruiged! :))
 
I've previously had two lots of successful trios but only because all three boars each time were very placid and none of them were dominant, yes it is tricky!
 
we currently have 3 boys together, however we expect they may have to be separated once they hit hormonal stage. trying to discourage fighting by having two or three of everything- it helps a little i guess.
 
I also tried it, and failed miserably. It really just depends on the nature of the pigs involved. If I had 3 like my Gizmo, I could see it working. But Steve and Ringo were so headstrong, they just both wanted to be top pig. As it happens, Steve passed away not so long ago, so Ringo lives with Gizmo now and they are fine.

But I don't think I'd try it again! mallethead
 
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