2 baby boars?

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Hi all I have just bought two baby boars from a lady who said that she had been left with a pregnant girl. I was told that they are 7/8 weeks but I have just found an add for them from last week claiming that they were 41/2 weeks, meaning that they are olnly 51/2 weeks now. Anyway my problem is that one of them (I think it is the smaller one) keeps making a really loud rumbling noise at the other one. While this is happening the other one is making quiet squeeky sounds. I just saw the one making all the rumbling noises head butt his house and nip the back of the other. Also I have heard what sounds like a puff of air/sneeze which I have read is not good. What do I do as I don't want to seperate them if possible and I know that I need to give them space but I also dont want anyone to get hurt. I am worrying about going to bed! Help x
 
The sound the piggy is making is a sign of dominance. He is trying to show that he's the dominant piggie of the group and its absolutely normal. All piggies go through this. You only need to worry if the fighting escalates really badly and blood is shed. This isn't too common so don't freak out. The quieter squeaks are just the submissive piggie.

Keep an eye on them and make sure they have two of everything like bowls, hidies, etc so the dominant one can't bully and force the submissive into lack of food.

What bedding do you have them on? That can cause sneezing.
 
Hi thanks for that. I was hoping that was all it was, they look to small and cute to be doing any of that haha.
As for the sneezing/puff of air, this has only been happening for the last hour or two. At the moment they are on dust free woodchip but they have been on fleece and will be again as soon as i have bought more so that I have enough to have one in wash and one out. I hope maybe it is the woodchip and not because they are annoying each other lol Thanks for your help xx
 
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