Hi, new to this forum so hope this is all ok.
I’ve got 4 male GPs housed together in a large 2 story hutch with generous outside space to explore at their leisure.
They all came together from a rescuer who was poorly and could no longer take care of them. 1 pair is just over a year old and the other pair are almost 4 months.
The 2 younger ones and the smaller 1 year old get along brilliantly, no problems there. The issue is the biggest of the 1 year olds. It was clear from the beginning that he is the boss and I expected some fights etc whilst they figured themselves out as a 4some in their new home but he seems to be getting worse rather than settling. He particularly picks on his brother who he seeks out to chase and intimidate. I would say that he shows a normal level of dominant behaviour towards the other 2 but really does show a particular dislike to this other 1.
Is it because he’s bigger than the younger 2 so a more obvious rival? It’s been almost a month, will they sort it out or do I need to separate? He doesn’t appear to have drawn blood yet but I hate the thought of one of them being subjected to bullying whilst I stand and watch!
I’ve got 4 male GPs housed together in a large 2 story hutch with generous outside space to explore at their leisure.
They all came together from a rescuer who was poorly and could no longer take care of them. 1 pair is just over a year old and the other pair are almost 4 months.
The 2 younger ones and the smaller 1 year old get along brilliantly, no problems there. The issue is the biggest of the 1 year olds. It was clear from the beginning that he is the boss and I expected some fights etc whilst they figured themselves out as a 4some in their new home but he seems to be getting worse rather than settling. He particularly picks on his brother who he seeks out to chase and intimidate. I would say that he shows a normal level of dominant behaviour towards the other 2 but really does show a particular dislike to this other 1.
Is it because he’s bigger than the younger 2 so a more obvious rival? It’s been almost a month, will they sort it out or do I need to separate? He doesn’t appear to have drawn blood yet but I hate the thought of one of them being subjected to bullying whilst I stand and watch!