Fighting

[Craig.cad1]

hi, got a couple boars about 6 months old, both getting along fine initially but over the last week or so one is almost constantly bullying the other, lots of gnashing teeth, simulated yawning going on prior to attacking. the one being attacked now seems kind of subdued so took the step today of separating them to give the victim a break. Grateful for any advice on next steps, do I reunite them in a day or so or just take keep them separate? I plan to half the cage but in a way where they can still see/ hear/ smell each other (thinking that's a good thing still giving them some company? thanks
Craig

 

[Kerrie74]

Hi I think this might be one for @Wiebke

 

[Wiebke]

Hi! You can try a re-introduction after a cooling down period of a day or two if there haven't been any bloody bites, but you have to brace yourself that things may not work out.
Here are more detailed tips and further links: https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/boars-bullying-fighting-fall-outs-and-what-next.127295/

 

[Craig.cad1]

thanks, will keep them apart for a couple of days then try some time back together. Thanks for advice.
craig

 

[Wiebke]

Best of luck! Please have plan b at the ready in case it doesn't work out.