Boars?

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My two boars are only young, not sure exactly how many week (if it helps the rescue lady said they were the correct age to go + the two and half weeks weve had them?).
My concern is that reading loads of different sites (which none seem to say the exact same), they say boars will be fine when they are young together, but as they get older they will fight. I was just wondering how true this is?

I think Buttons is older than banana, as he is quite alot bigger than him (still only ickle compared to my friends adult pigs) so i'm guessing they arent brothers.
They were in the same pen at the rescue, along with a few other boars.
They adore each other now, always together cuddling up and share their food really well.

Id be grateful is someone can tell me the likelyhood of them staying friends :)

Silly question, I know, but its something that has worried me ever since reading it lol.
 
I've had two sets of boars and each set were brothers (I'm not sure if yours are?)
In my experience as they get to guinea pig teenage age there'll be a bit of rumble strutting and they'll sort out who wants to be the boss but after that they're fine with just the odd tiff.
Even my young boars got on great with my old boars, they were a great influence on them and just acted like big grandads being good influences on them :)
I think your boys will be fine, but all you can do it wait and see.
Best of luck! :)
 
My two now are my 3rd set of boars that I have had, and to be honest I think it's down to the piggies themselves wether there is any fisticuffs.
My 1st pair were babies and full brothers and they had one fight in the entire 7 years and that was it and my 2nd lot were not full brothers and came from the same place and never fought and the two I have now are not full brothers and seem quite content, but still very much babies. It is a we will see situation, I'm afraid. Just know if they do fight to get the best advice from here as people know what they are talking about!
 
Certainly seems that personalities play a big part. But you can help by making sure they have plenty of space; as they get older you may want to make sure they have 2 of everything to avoid fights, e.g. hideys, food bowls.

However, there are lots of boars that have stayed good friends. We had a whole thread on it recently. :)

Here it is
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=48892&highlight=boar+friends
 
It is purely down to the personalities of each pig. I have had boars, related & un-related paired. Some from babies, others were an older boar paired with a younger & have had success & failure with both.
Some may fall-out when one or both (depending on ages) hit their teens, others don't, there is no way of knowing.
I have 1 boy pairing at the moment; an older boar paired with a younger who have been together almost a year since the younger was 7wks old & whilst they have the odd tiff, it goes no further.
I feel space does play a part & boars need more space & should have 2 of everything which gives them less to fall out over. :)
 
AS much space as you can afford helps when they come into the stroppy age at 3-4 months old and everything in twos. But in the end it is down to the character combination whether they make it through together. 2x4 ft is the RSPCA minimum for two guinea pigs, but more space would be better for boars.

If you have your boys indoors, you can think about assembling a C&C cage which you can divide if needs be. They are cheaper and more flexible than conventional cages.

Here is a guide to boar behaviour:
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=28949
 
Wiebke said:
AS much space as you can afford helps when they come into the stroppy age at 3-4 months old and everything in twos. But in the end it is down to the character combination whether they make it through together. 2x4 ft is the RSPCA minimum for two guinea pigs, but more space would be better for boars.

If you have your boys indoors, you can think about assembling a C&C cage which you can divide if needs be. They are cheaper and more flexible than conventional cages.

Here is a guide to boar behaviour:
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=28949
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Thanks for the guide, I'm having a good read up now
 
Thanks, iv had a good read of both and will have to make some changes, which i already knew to be honest. They are indoors at the moment while they bond with us. The indoor cage is too small and i wish i hadnt bought it and had been informed better when we purchased it ready. They have lots of running room at the moment but as they grow a little they will be in each others way.
We are in the process of buying an outdoor hutch, which is a two teir one. Heres the link if you wouldnt mind a quick look

http://www.petsathome.com/shop/doub...mepage-_-Bottom+Promo+1-_-Hutch+Accessory+Kit

Obv ignore the free rabbit food :) I have looked at the reviews and some keep guinea pigs in it.

Would it have enough space? We are also going to get a run so they can have access to fresh grass.
 
Does it have a ramp? lit hter is it looks like it could be a little steep?lots of people put carpet/vet bed etc on the ramp to help the piggies. Have a look on www.zooplus.co.uk they have quite a few and are often cheaper than P@h
 
It does have a ramp but not sure about the sneepness of it...i will have a look on the site you suggested :). I will post some potentials on the housing section if you dont mind helping me pick a suitable one :)
 
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