Purring

[Shanj19]

Okay, I have two males who have been bonded since we got them. However this evening I noticed Thomas was so sort of purring at roary whilst following him around ? What does this mean?

 

[LittleGems]

Was it sort of like a pigeon cooing noise? If so, this is normally a relaxed noise and I would doubt it to be aggressive. Is it possible for you to get a video?

 

[Shanj19]

They seem to jump when we’re near them as their still in that stage we’ve only had them a week, so it’s hard to get a video. He just seemed to make the purring/cooing noise but seemed to be following the other? I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about they seem quiet now but I’m just a panicker

 

[Shanj19]

Was it sort of like a pigeon cooing noise? If so, this is normally a relaxed noise and I would doubt it to be aggressive. Is it possible for you to get a video?

They seem to jump when we’re near them as their still in that stage we’ve only had them a week, so it’s hard to get a video. He just seemed to make the purring/cooing noise but seemed to be following the other? I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about they seem quiet now but I’m just a panicker

 

[Wiebke]

Okay, I have two males who have been bonded since we got them. However this evening I noticed Thomas was so sort of purring at roary whilst following him around ? What does this mean?

Most boars are are rumblestrutting regularly; it is purring while shifting the weight from one back leg to the other. It is mild dominance behaviour. They measure up to each other that way and also try to impress the ladies!
Bonding: Illustrated Dominance Behaviours And Dynamics
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs

PS: Sows can also rumblestrut when bonding or when in season; it is not exclusively make behaviour although some of my neutered 'husboars' have looked rather poleaxed the first time one of their wives did that at THEM!

 

[Shanj19]

Most boars are are rumblestrutting regularly; it is purring while shifting the weight from one back leg to the other. It is mild dominance behaviour. They measure up to each other that way and also try to impress the ladies!
Bonding: Illustrated Dominance Behaviours And Dynamics
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs

PS: Sows can also rumblestrut when bonding or when in season; it is not exclusively make behaviour although some of my neutered 'husboars' have looked rather poleaxed the first time one of their wives did that at THEM!

So it’s nothing to worry about? Last thing I want is them not to get along They’re both males

 

[Wiebke]

So it’s nothing to worry about? Last thing I want is them not to get along They’re both males

No, this is very mild and normal behaviour of boars of all ages.

Please read the guides I have given you. They contain a whole lot of behaviours so you can learn to understand and interpret better what is going on.

Unfortunately you will only find out during the teenage months whether your boys are personality compatible in their adult identity once they are in the teenage months (4-14 months). All you can do is to remove any potential flashpoints, but ultimately it is down to them unless they have been allowed to choose each other.

Nobody wants their boars not get along, but there is nothing you can do if they don't get on, the same as you can stick two people in an office - you can't make or expect them become best of friends just because they share a space! Piggies are very much little people in a fur coat in this respect!

 

[Shanj19]

No, this is very mild and normal behaviour of boars of all ages.

Please read the guides I have given you. They contain a whole lot of behaviours so you can learn to understand and interpret better what is going on.

Unfortunately you will only find out during the teenage months whether your boys are personality compatible in their adult identity once they are in the teenage months (4-14 months). All you can do is to remove any potential flashpoints, but ultimately it is down to them unless they have been allowed to choose each other.

Nobody wants their boars not get along, but there is nothing you can do if they don't get on, the same as you can stick two people in an office - you can't make or expect them become best of friends just because they share a space! Piggies are very much little people in a fur coat in this respect!

We adopted them together so they have been together since they were born I believe fingers crossed