it depends entirely on what actually happens in the event of relationship breakdown - you would aim to leave the two piggies who get on best together whatever combination that may end up being - it could be dominant and no 2 piggy are the best of friends so no 3 needs to be removed, or could it end up being no 2 and no 3 piggies who get on best so dominant needs to be removed.
Refilling the hay has awoken my piggies to wheeking. The hay bag excites them.
I wanted a packet of crisps just now and the bag set a couple off wheeking. They have plenty and plenty of hay. I’ve been feeding measurements of what I should.
This is really the first day I have heard some continual wheeks
Every so often(not very just occasional to clarify) I hear a noise that sounds a little bit like if I was squirting liquid from say a spray. More Like a puff noise. Definitely coming from piggy cage. Any idea what this could be?
Each pig is in a hidey looking quite relaxed too one has their rear foot sticking out like most content. I Did observe the other doing some grooming so might have been that. 1 week tomorrow of having pigs!
As far as I can tell it was during or after grooming. I have been observing the one I think it was as they are in the chewable tunnel. He just went out had some hay had a little walk and went back to tunnel and then redigested from himself so he looks fine. Haven’t heard it again now. I was keeping observing just to make sure all ok
This time last week I pigged up the pigs. Gone so quick! They have started coming up to me when I’m by cage I have it at a height where I can bend and put my head to side to talk to them. They come over sometimes and sniff the air. The hay bag and even my own food is now attracting excitement. So I feel this is good progress. There has been no further dominance past 3 days. I check them quite often and make sure they are ok. Witnessing exploration, speed burst laps and popcorning. It’s funny when they just jump high
I feel like the mandalorian and the piggies are all baby Yoda that I must protect at all costs.
I am thankful to the forum and the advice given. I was looking at them just now thinking wonder how you will look when you are all grown up into adult pigs!
This coming week I am hoping for a Monday weigh in where I get their actual weight on the scales and will try some safe handling and ferrying into a tube. I am quite nervous about getting them out of cage as last week, and they feel so fragile as still babies! I think soon I’m going to need to trim their nails. Videos make it look easy. But if they wriggle too much. Will try with treats and holding. I can’t see vet doing this during lockdown.
The smoke alarm just went off briefly. One Guinea pig rumbled. I’ve noticed them do that if I drop something too or another loud noise. so I gather it is. I don’t like that noise! Just like my thoughts.
I had the piggies all start wheeking without me making any noise today. First time they did that. I slept in a bit so was slightly late with the pellets and fresh hay. (There was still plenty in but they just love it fresh).
they all seem very happy piggies. Popcorning when I add in new hay and really go mad for it. It’s cute when they come upto side of cage when I talk to them andthey lift their head up to get a good look. So I can see their nose and mouth. All 3 are still getting along.
my dominant male rumbles softly quite a bit. The others just do a talking type little squeaks. They love this tunnel I got that is chewable. I believe it’s plant based what it is made from. They chomp on it and make such a noise. One pig in particular likes it.
I use ferplast soppy water bottles. To drink they turn their heads sideways to get at it. Do I have them too low maybe?
I had the piggies all start wheeking without me making any noise today. First time they did that. I slept in a bit so was slightly late with the pellets and fresh hay. (There was still plenty in but they just love it fresh).
they all seem very happy piggies. Popcorning when I add in new hay and really go mad for it. It’s cute when they come upto side of cage when I talk to them andthey lift their head up to get a good look. So I can see their nose and mouth. All 3 are still getting along.
my dominant male rumbles softly quite a bit. The others just do a talking type little squeaks. They love this tunnel I got that is chewable. I believe it’s plant based what it is made from. They chomp on it and make such a noise. One pig in particular likes it.
I use ferplast soppy water bottles. To drink they turn their heads sideways to get at it. Do I have them too low maybe?
I'm glad they are still getting on but at 9 weeks old id expect them to still be ok. It’s not going to be until they are slightly older 12+ weeks old that youll see issues - once the testicles start to descend at around 16 weeks, hormones kick in Etc
it might be too low, given we can’t see it, we couldnt really say. One of mine likes to turn his head sideways no matter what height the bottle is at, he just likes to tug on it and cause trouble really!
I did a quick date check and 16 weeks is December 23rd. I’ll be checking to make sure they descend from the 3 month onwards stage. Maybe that will be there Christmas presents! And mine could well be a 4th boar!
10 weeks this Wednesday so their relationship should hopefully survive lockdown, will see which piggy gets voted off.
They all drink plenty so I figure it’s fine. It’s just this type of water bottle the nozzle points downwards rather than diaganol they probably had to learn how to operate
2 week piggiversary this Friday.
All have found their wheek. Last 2 days a chorus of wheeking has broken out randomly. No bag rustling. One starts others follow. Each sounds different wheeking. One sound an hear him taking in air to keep on wheeking so much.
myvmost dominant boar has been mounting and rumbling a lot. Her mount them on their heads more than the rear. I’ll have to check Monday when I check but I did wonder if I see his grapefruits appearing when he rubs about . Nearly 11 weeks old do they appear around now?
when I talk to them side of cage and sing my guinea pig song to them they have been coming up more and sniffing me. They have taken vegetables out of my hand each pig also this Thursday first time. My dominant pig is first to coming over and say hi to me. They climb the side of cage too when wheeking and when food is coming in. I do think they are happy pigs with life at the moment. Especially as they jump a lot on the spot and then run and jump like mad
Yes mine will mount any part of his cagemate that he can get hold of!
yes seeing testicles starting to descend about now is normal, but it is also getting to be the time that you have the potential for the trio to start to have problems. Keep an eye out on their behaviour from now on.
they sound like they have settled in and are confident around you!
Maybe because it’s weekend. But wheeking has intensified. Providing food more fresh hay veggies earlier water all good I still get lots of wheeking. I keep wondering if I am missing something. Right now they’ve had their evening veg and all supplies are good. A bit of a rumble some light squeaks and then some wheeking.
one piggy was wheeking so much I think he lost his week for a bit, but not for long.
also the chewable tunnel with 3 exits one of my piggies loves to hide and eat in is practically destroyed. I’ll have to get another they love chewing it, one in particular. Of course the pig who rests there doesn’t seem to realise most of it is gone his head was poking pit entrance and like 2/3 of his rear exposed.
I do love these piggies they’re becoming right little characters.2 had a bit of a tug of war with some veg earlier. Once they all have food it’s funny to see them grab it run away and eat all have their spots.
One of them just coughed it sounded like a mini human. Been chomping on hay constantly for past hour and drinking I expect it went down wrong way. All these different piggy sounds. I keep trying to see who makes what sound without them running until they know it’s me. Seeing them on their hind legs when I come over is funny because they become to long like a slinky.
Honestly though where is the time going. It’s almost 3 weeks of having them. I’m surprised how quickly they tolerate me as giver of food and responded to wheeks. Once I sort out c and c I’ll be looking to see if they like to be handled. I haven’t handled them much except to clean Cage.
I’m still trying to figure out which 2 are going to be best buds. They all seem to get along all 3 lay down outside hidey earlier with rear right foot sticking out was funny. They all 3 eat from same area too and eat side by side. Despite there being other piles to prevent hoarding.
They also each took cucumber from me earlier. I’ve given a few nose and chin rubs. One is more timid but 2 of them are always climbing the cage side when I’m there.
My friend named them, Olaf(white/brown) Sven (brownish) and Kristoff(Black). I decided to keep the names. I’d thought of in same order Donald Trump, Joe Biden and Barack Obama bit I think the pigs appreciate my friends names more so they have stuck, despite probably not being original as from a popular franchise.
I should change my topic name now to diaries of a guinea pig boar keeper lol.
If all three are getting on, then enjoy it! There may come a time when they don’t, but you may also end up being one of the rare and lucky ones who does have a functioning trio!
they sound really lovely! I’m glad they’ve settled in well!
Hello Guineaboarpig it’s lovely reading your thread and hearing about your boys. They really are such gentle , fun extraordinary little bundles. I’m glad you’re enjoying them so much. It’s amazing how their individual personalities slowly emerge. Seems you are prepared just in case the trio doesn’t work out but as Piggies&buns you might be a lucky hooman and have a happy trio
If anyone deserves a functioning boar trio it should be you @Guineaboarpig . You're clearly so dedicated to them and eager to learn in order to give them the best quality of life they can have. It's inspiring!
So week 3 today. I have noticed 2 have been growing their testicles. It was actually quite noticeable today. The 3rd piggy just lets the others dominate him and he doesn’t do anything back at all he is very passive I think it looks like he will mature last.
The 2 developing have been a bit more dominant. The most dominant boar I think has been challenged because another has been rumbling more. I’ve stepped up keeping an eye out because I noticed there has been a bit of a nip to his ear overnight. Queue the panic and googling. But today during day has been normal wheeking and giving veggies and then more wheeking and they have been fine. It’s quiet now they are all relaxing and some odd talking squeaking. The original dominant pig I think is accepting the change though as he just lay down and moved away after being rumbled at. I expect the coming week will be more tell tale if they are maturing more into teens.
11 weeks 2 days. The male bits are very noticeable in 2 now. I guess they are early as supposed to come on week 12. A while to go before Another big hormone spike then.
Today I got each of my boys out of the cage using the tunnel method. I then held them close and petted them on the head / ears and checked them over for their weekly. More noticeable of being men underneath now on my close inspection. I haven’t been able to get the weeners to pop out but I checked area looked clean. To be honest I didn’t want to then let each one go they were so warm and soft. They have doubled in weight since I brought them home, they are so clean and look so well groomed so they are taking care of themselves.. Returned them to cage covering their face and they didn’t jump. All 3 are back at a hay pile munching. They were content in my arms. They didn’t indicate much to be honest. I just didn’t want to be scaring them. They came up to bars after looking happy and wheeking so it can’t have been too bad. They have had an exercise spurt too. Houses have been returned to correct way up. But for how long? At least with a tunnel there is no right or wrong way.
It’s strange feeling holding and petting them. I felt this strong urge to care and protect them and of love to them, as well as comfort in my mind they are here.
One of my boar was sleeping in the corner of cage closest to where he comes up to wheek to me. His eyes were complete closed. Never seen that before. Super relaxed piggy! 30 CM away his brother was laid in same position. It’s like they lined up. And my 3rd boar was asleep below a water bottle.
It was a cute moment seeing him sleep like that. Of course I wanted to photo it but failed. Now they are having a run about with the usually rumbling.
I think the only thing I don’t do with my piggies yet is take them out for regular stroking. I do my weekly weigh and cuddles with that, or felt easier this week as they are getting better and didn’t squirm at all.
The pig who I believed to be most dominant I now below is number 2. Top pig seems to be another. The top pig and lowest pig I though got on best, bit 2 and 3 were laid close and also seem solid. Keeping an eye on 1 he did chase 2 a bit but that’s all. Happy still no aggression.
I’m glad they have almost survived lockdown together. I’d love them to work out long term. But I would happily have more piggies if I could and if one does need a new mate.
My trio of boys is no more. There has been a change. I now a keeper of 4 boars. 2 and 2. There is now too much testosterone in this household lol
The original brothers I have the most dominant with the most submissive. They are restablishing a two some hierarchy. I heard a wheeking as if in submission. Lots of those noises.
I’ve noticed him squeaking a lot and biting bars more I think he is trying to get to the other 2 as well. Maybe he doesn’t like to be away. Distracted earlier with their feeding of veg. But of course there is no way all 4 would work together. As much as that would be nice. Especially with their ages. Different if elderly mellow piggies.
All quiet with the other 2 for now. I’m sure it won’t be long for the wheeking to intensify.
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