blooming boars! hellllllllllllpppppppppppp meeeeeeeeeee

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Hi everyone i need some hep I've got 3 boars that have lived quite happily together now for over a year,
just lately I've noticed quite a bit of tension building up between them it's got to the point now where two of them are constantly ganging up and bullying my poor Ronnie :'(
they won't even let him come out of the igloo at breakfast time, :tickedoff:
His gone from being a really happy squeeky outgoing pig to being really quiet and nervous. :(
I feel so sorry for him i don't know whether i should move him out of there or leave them to sort it out. ?

Would he be too lonely if i separated him? ?
 
I personally would seperate - usually I would only take out if blood were drawn if there was general scrapping, but if you say his whole personaiity has changed and he's being bullied, then I would take him out. Unfortunately three seems to be a bad number as there is often one left out or bullied. Would it be possible to find him a pal of his own, and is he likely to get on with another new boar so he doesn't get lonely?
 
i do have a trio of babies their about 5 months old would that be to old to bond now?
 
A trio of baby boys? It's adolescent time, but you could always give it a go! Space is a huge issue with boars, so the more of it you can provide, hopefully there is a better chance of a long term successful pairing. Also put in two of everything, water bottles, bowls, toys, hidey holes...

With introductions, this may take a while to do it successfully, especially with Spring being here, the hormones are raging and adolescent boys being..well, adolecent boys! This website gives some great info, you have to scroll about halfway down to find the INTRODUCTIONS section, it gives some good hints and tips about what to do and expect.
http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm

Good luck!
 
I agree its not a pleasant sight seeing boars fight and when one becomes withdrawn because of the bullying its upsetting. If its mild nose pecking - `like get out of my face` :smitten: I would leave them together. However, if there is a real chasing fight with fur flying and possibly bloody nips then this is what I would do if they were my Piggy's.

Some people say let them get on with it. I disagree completely. Fighting causes stress and it will lower their lifespan because they will get infections and other stress related diseases ie skin, eye and ear infections. `A happy piggy is a healthy piggy` is what I say.

I have 3 brother boars who began fighting when their hormones kicked off. There was no other alternative for me but to put a wire separation between them. They are now the best of friends.

I`m told they `may` settle in middle age so my Piggy's have some years to go.

You could try shampooing them all separately, (with a mild baby shampoo) to wash away their personal odours. This doesn't harm the oil in their coats so long as its not done too often.

At the same time completely clean out their runs/hutch/cage. Use a mild disinfectant and with fresh bedding it might work.

I must admit I haven't done this for mine yet. They appear to like their independence and space (and personal odours). They can see each other through the partition wire and seem content.

Please don't take my suggestions as `Gospel`. Please read about other ideas before making a decision.

Good luck.
 
I agree with Boureki that personal space and their own utility's are important for boars.
 
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OMG they're hormonal furballs you love them but they cause havoc :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :tickedoff: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Try the bath method and try a trial separation ..... only you will know what works for your darlings. another site to try is Barmy4Boars (btw that's how i found here originally :smitten:) there's some more great suggestions and experiences on there O0
Good luck love :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
 
thank you everyone for your help i think i will try the bath method first see how they get on then if they are no better then i will have to separate them i really don't want to they have been together since they were born. but if they don't get on any better i'm going to have to! :(
 
unfortunately bullying, even without wound causing/full blown fights etc is just as bad.
As Boureki said, 3 is a particularly bad number, could you possibly bond your bullied boy with one baby? This may also prevent possible issues with your 3 five month old boars!
 
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