Trio Or Duo?

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ive picked my two boars but was wondering if i should stick to duo or ad a boar from same breeder same litter ive ordered a large 160x60 cm cage would it be ok to have the 3? I have read the bonding boars section but i have seen ppl on here have 3 boars together so was wondering
 
If the boars are younger than 15 months definitely stick to duo otherwise you'll be asking for trouble.
If they're older you might manage a trio but it's always risky and you need to be prepared for it to possibly fail. Boars are much better in pairs.
 
I agree with @GPcrazy. Absolutely stick with 2 for now.
The cage size is good for 2 boars, and having that much room will increase their chances of making it through the hormonal teenage months as a pair.
But if you add a third now you have a much greater chance of having a major falling out within the group, and then you will be left with a pair (hopefully) and a single boar, meaning you have to start the whole process over and keep them in 2 separate pairs. Coming from the same breeder (or even litter) doesn't make any difference.

Good luck with your new boys, and don't forget to share pictures once they are home.
 
Guinealover86 said:
ive picked my two boars but was wondering if i should stick to duo or ad a boar from same breeder same litter ive ordered a large 160x60 cm cage would it be ok to have the 3? I have read the bonding boars section but i have seen ppl on here have 3 boars together so was wondering
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Definitely two boys - baby boar trios have a 90% fall-out rate before they reach adulthood. Guinea pig trios of all genders and combinations are the most tricky constellation to get right. More trios end up with some kind of outsider situation than not, whether that is boars, sows, or a 2 sows/1 neutered boar combo.
Boars, sows or mixed pairs; babies or adults?
New Owners' " How To" Starter Kit
 
I've been very lucky with all my trios (2 sows 1 boar) at the moment, I have a quad (3 sows 1 boar) and harmony reigns throughout the hutch. ;)
 
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