Should I get a third Gpig?

[the3superstitions]

I have 2 brother guinea pigs and since a couple of months ago they haven't been getting along at all and have fought a few times . I keep separating them and that hardly eases the tension. I think that at first it was because of little cage space ,but I've gotten them two separate cages and let them go between them some times on my long dresser drawer. they still bicker and the bigger albino still harasses the little one every chance he gets even on my bed where there's plenty of room. I've been thinking about getting another guinea pig, so they have one cavie they can get along with and not be so miserable while I'm not around .

 

[ILoveGilbertTheGuineaPig]

Male trios don't tend to work out so I probably wouldn't go down that road just because 3 separated boys takes up a lot of space! It sounds like these two may do best as neighbors. If you really want to get another guinea pig, you should try a rescue where you can bring in your current pigs to make sure they get along.

 

[the3superstitions]

Male trios don't tend to work out so I probably wouldn't go down that road just because 3 separated boys takes up a lot of space! It sounds like these two may do best as neighbors. If you really want to get another guinea pig, you should try a rescue where you can bring in your current pigs to make sure they get along.

Thanks, I'll consider doing that.

 

[Piggies&buns]

How old are your boys? Between 4 and 14 months of age is their difficult teenage time. Hormones are running riot and dominance issues arise. Take the time to read the guides on boar behaviour and assess what you are actually seeing in terms of their behaviour and where in their relationship they are Boars: Teenage, Bullying, Fighting, Fall-outs And What Next?
If a fight breaks out and blood is drawn then your boys relationship will have broken down and they will no longer be able to live together.
Separating and reintroducing is stressful for them and shouldn’t be done, particularly with teenage boars.
Introducing a third pig will absolutely make the problem worse. You cannot keep any more than two Male piggies together.

 

[VickiA]

There are 2 distinct issues here. The first is the suggestion of adding a 3rd boar. I really can’t advise against that strongly enough. Juvenile boar trios are really just a problem waiting to happen.

As for the 2 piggies you have please do NOT keep separating and reintroducing and if you have separate cages please don’t let them belong to either piggy and then allow one into the other. With boars they need to bond in a neutral space, left alone to work out if they will live together or they won’t. You have to see the bond through to the end (either successful bond or failure). If they are to live together then you need to make one large enclosure for them with 2 of everything so there’s nothing to squabble about.

Please read these links very carefully.
A Comprehensive Guide to Guinea Pig Boars
Boars: Teenage, Bullying, Fighting, Fall-outs And What Next?
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs
Bonds In Trouble

 

[Bill & Ted]

I agree, please don’t add a third boy, it’s a serious fight waiting to happen!