CiaraPatricia
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So I might get given out to for this . . . but my dad cleared out one corner of the garden and wanted me to put my guinea pigs and rabbits shed/hutches/runs all over there so it looked neater and out of the way. So I put my girl guinea pigs' run next to the boys, because it was the only place to put it. At the first sign of trouble I was going to seperate them. At first I put a huge sheet of cardboard between them so they couldn't see each other. But then I thought I'd try it without the cardboard just to check if they'd be ok, and I watched them for ages, and there was no sign of aggression between the boys.
They had a great time talking to the girls, and are still next to each other for the last week or so, with no problems.
I know I got lucky, and this wouldn't work for all boars and sows, but I'm glad I risked it, because they seem happy. And it must be nice for them to have neighbours, to have something more interesting to see and all. It adds a bit more variety to their life. I do have 6 inches between the runs, so the boys can't sniff the girls' bums too closely so maybe that helps.
Sukie seems to be in heat now I think (well yesterday, not sure how long it lasts), but the boys aren't bothered and didn't seem to notice. Sukie was mounting Lola, so that's why I thought she's on heat?. They just like to talk to the girls if they both happen to be outside at the same time. But they're more interested in having their food! The two young boys are teenagersn, so I know it's a risk, but they're doing well so far. Meeko (the older one) is so calm and assertive, that they just seem to accept he's the boss.
I know some people might say this is a terrible idea, but I thought that I would try it anyway and see what works for me. I know you might say my boys could fall out, but they seem like such brilliant friends, and even with Sukie on heat now, they are fine. I'm not suggesting this is a good idea for everyone to do, but so far it is working for me and I'm keeping a very close eye on them.
And since Sukie is Cenci's mother, I think it is nice for them to be able to see each other, though maybe they've forgotten they're mother and son by now!
Do you guys think this is ok if it works, or too much of a risk? Also do you think it's fair on the boys to be around sows, or it is cruel because they can't mate and they'd want to? They talk to the girls, but don't seem to be very bothered with them, and the girls mostly ignore the boys!
If they do act dominant or aggressive then would putting the cardboard back work or do they need to be far apart? Thanks for any replies, negative or positive, just want to know what everyone thinks
They had a great time talking to the girls, and are still next to each other for the last week or so, with no problems.
I know I got lucky, and this wouldn't work for all boars and sows, but I'm glad I risked it, because they seem happy. And it must be nice for them to have neighbours, to have something more interesting to see and all. It adds a bit more variety to their life. I do have 6 inches between the runs, so the boys can't sniff the girls' bums too closely so maybe that helps.
Sukie seems to be in heat now I think (well yesterday, not sure how long it lasts), but the boys aren't bothered and didn't seem to notice. Sukie was mounting Lola, so that's why I thought she's on heat?. They just like to talk to the girls if they both happen to be outside at the same time. But they're more interested in having their food! The two young boys are teenagersn, so I know it's a risk, but they're doing well so far. Meeko (the older one) is so calm and assertive, that they just seem to accept he's the boss.
I know some people might say this is a terrible idea, but I thought that I would try it anyway and see what works for me. I know you might say my boys could fall out, but they seem like such brilliant friends, and even with Sukie on heat now, they are fine. I'm not suggesting this is a good idea for everyone to do, but so far it is working for me and I'm keeping a very close eye on them.
And since Sukie is Cenci's mother, I think it is nice for them to be able to see each other, though maybe they've forgotten they're mother and son by now!
Do you guys think this is ok if it works, or too much of a risk? Also do you think it's fair on the boys to be around sows, or it is cruel because they can't mate and they'd want to? They talk to the girls, but don't seem to be very bothered with them, and the girls mostly ignore the boys!
If they do act dominant or aggressive then would putting the cardboard back work or do they need to be far apart? Thanks for any replies, negative or positive, just want to know what everyone thinks
