It's all going wrong...

[lizzie_71]

I have a 4 year old and a 4 month old boar together, with no problems up to now. But today we noticed that the younger one was not letting the older one near the veggies, but chased him into the house and there he stayed.

We have not seen them fight but it looks as if the older boar is definitely scared of the younger one. We are keeping an eye on the situation.

Also, I have had a check up with the asthma clinic and we have traced the worsening of my asthma to when I got the younger boar (he has longer hair than the other one). My husband and his entire family are ganging up on me to get rid of them (they all hate animals) and I have resisted so far but there is no way I will be able to keep them if they have to have separate cages, as cleaning out is a real problem for me at the moment. My husband won't touch animals, and my kids aren't keen to help.

Maybe it would be kinder to give them away as I can't handle them or cuddle them much. I would hate to see them go but I am seriously considering it.

 

[TwoPiggies]

O dear not good

Re the food could you give seperate food....2 of everything, 2 bottles, 2 lots of veg, 2 lots of nuggets? So then there is no battle over who gets what?

Also I just got a 3 month old boar to bond with my 1.5yr old boar after his cage mate died and my boyfriend seems to have become more allergic since having the baby....I am wondering if maybe it is to do with their different baby fur and obviously then this might reduce as they get older? I'm not 100% just guessing some one will probably know better than me.

Sorry I can't be more help

Eilidh x

 

[lizzie_71]

Thanks for responding. They have two food bowls and two houses, but Jack seemed scared to come out of his house. I am keeping an eye on the situation but if they start fighting I will have to maybe rehome the 'baby' and just let Jack live out his twilight years alone.

 

[Wiebke]

I am very sorry for your problems. It must be so hard for you. Your youngster has obviously hit the stroppy age and has taken over. Please keep a good eye on them; but I am sure that you will!

It's such a pity that you do not have the support of your family. Perhaps you can contact a reputable rescue near you and have a chat with them to find a solution that is right for you and both piggies in case you have to separate. They may be able to offer you other options, like the possibility of pairing your older boy with another laid back older boar for company. There is a direct link to the rehome website which has a list of rescues at the bottom of this page.

 

[lizzie_71]

Thanks for the advice. I had originally wanted an older boar to pair with Jack but couldn't find any suitable ones through local rescues.

They seem OK this morning, and they both ate some breakfast - still no sign of actual fighting so hopefully it will all blow over.

I am also thinking of building a C&C cage as I could give them more space in a 2 storey indoor cage which might help. After I next get paid I will start gathering some bits! I might sell the old cage on eBay to help 8)

 

[Wiebke]

Thanks for the advice. I had originally wanted an older boar to pair with Jack but couldn't find any suitable ones through local rescues.

They seem OK this morning, and they both ate some breakfast - still no sign of actual fighting so hopefully it will all blow over.

I am also thinking of building a C&C cage as I could give them more space in a 2 storey indoor cage which might help. After I next get paid I will start gathering some bits! I might sell the old cage on eBay to help 8)

That might help!