Should I try to bond my slightly immobile guinea pig with another boar?

[WobbleBobble]

Hi, I recently rescued a young boar (9 weeks) who has mobility issues in his back legs. I have previously had guinea pigs but not for a while, however this one was in need of a home where someone could make sure he was always eating and drinking and helping if need be so I took him on.
In the last few days I have noticed his mobility showing improvement, he has managed to get to his food and water himself and moves around the cage.
Obviously I am aware that it is best for piggies to have a companion. My main concern is that another guinea may overpower him, trampling on him etc (he previously lived with his brothers and when he came to me he had a cut on his ear from not being able to run from any potential fight). Also, if I were to get another piggie, I am worried that 2 boars may fight and need to be separated. I am reluctant to neuter Wobble (current piggy) to be bonded with a sow as I worry he may not survive the op.
Just looking for some advice as to what the best option would be, and how successful it is to bond 2 boars if I were to get another (is there an age that is better to bond with a young boar, etc).
Thank you!

 

[Piggies&buns]

Any bond comes down to character compatibility - they won’t fight if they like each other and want to be together. You can only try and see how things go. More boar pairs make it together than not though - i have a boar pair myself
If he was previously being kept with more than one other boar, then that is likely why there were fights - you can’t successfully keep more than two boars together
If it was me in this situation I would certainly try to bond them. If things don’t work out they would need to live separately but in reality that’s what’s going to happen if you don’t try to bond them.

Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics
A Comprehensive Guide to Guinea Pig Boars

 

[Swissgreys]

Just to add that given his slightly special circumstances I would definitely consider travelling to an experienced rescue who offer boar dating.
They can help make sure that any companion he is paired with is suitable.

 

[PigglePuggle]

Great you are thinking of getting him a friend
If you did want to have him neutered to meet a lady friend, some dodgy back legs isnt necessarily a barrier to a successful neutering if you have an experienced vet.
We adopted neutered Ollie boar 2 and a half years ago who has some very wonky back legs and hips, and he is very happily married to his little hairless skinny pug wife Tallulah!