Bonded Females Fighting Help!

[Beccalouise986]

Helloo!

I have 2 bonded females (not sisters) who have been together for 3 years. All of a sudden this morning they have started fighting. They have 2 of everything (food Bowles, arches, tubes) so there’s shouldn’t be any fighting over space as they live in a huge space, they’ve never really fought before. I’ve cleaned all of the cage as well as all there belongings just in case it’s a dominance thing. There’s a lot of teeth grinding and grumbling. They are definatly not playing. I have tried everything I can think of! I really don’t want to have to separate them. Any help, ideas or even thoughts on what it may be are very welcome! Thank you in advance x

 

[Wiebke]

Helloo!

I have 2 bonded females (not sisters) who have been together for 3 years. All of a sudden this morning they have started fighting. They have 2 of everything (food Bowles, arches, tubes) so there’s shouldn’t be any fighting over space as they live in a huge space, they’ve never really fought before. I’ve cleaned all of the cage as well as all there belongings just in case it’s a dominance thing. There’s a lot of teeth grinding and grumbling. They are definatly not playing. I have tried everything I can think of! I really don’t want to have to separate them. Any help, ideas or even thoughts on what it may be are very welcome! Thank you in advance x

Sows can suddenly decide that they do no longer want to be together. It may be however a good idea to have them checked for ovarian cysts that could cause the aggression.
Bonds In Trouble

 

[Beccalouise986]

Sows can suddenly decide that they do no longer want to be together. It may be however a good idea to have them checked for ovarian cysts that could cause the aggression.
Bonds In Trouble

They both had check ups and blood tests last week, I’m not sure if it would be that there I’ll. I’ll definatly give my vet practice a call and see what they say. Thank you

 

[Wiebke]

They both had check ups and blood tests last week, I’m not sure if it would be that there I’ll. I’ll definatly give my vet practice a call and see what they say. Thank you

Please have a read of the guide I have attached; it contains tips on what you can do and when to call it shots.

 

[sport_billy]

hello, welcome to the forum. Sorry to heart you are having trouble. Could be a very strong season? IS one sow try to mount the other one? Or is it purely signs of aggression?

Could you add your location to your profile as it helps us tailor any advice if ever needed to your geographical location

Welcome again
Lee

 

[Tiamolly123]

Hi & Welcome to our friendly forum you have the best advice above, so I won't add anymore.

 

[Beccalouise986]

hello, welcome to the forum. Sorry to heart you are having trouble. Could be a very strong season? IS one sow try to mount the other one? Or is it purely signs of aggression?

Could you add your location to your profile as it helps us tailor any advice if ever needed to your geographical location

Welcome again
Lee

Hello! I will definatly add my location. There behaviour was pure aggression, I left it until one of them bit the other in the face. I’ve since separated them I plan to try and re introduce them as you would with New Guinea Pigs tomorrow. They’ve had cages next to each other so there able to see and snif each other. Fingers crossed all goes well

 

[sport_billy]

Hello! I will definatly add my location. There behaviour was pure aggression, I left it until one of them bit the other in the face. I’ve since separated them I plan to try and re introduce them as you would with New Guinea Pigs tomorrow. They’ve had cages next to each other so there able to see and snif each other. Fingers crossed all goes well

That is not good. was blood drawn? I would not introduce. Guineas can cause very bad damage

 

[Beccalouise986]

That is not good. was blood drawn? I would not introduce. Guineas can cause very bad damage

No blood was drawn. I think as many have said before it was just there season. There was only one piggy doing the bullying. Theyve been nice to each other through the cage bars. I put them together for a play date for 1 hour in a large space where they groomed each others faces. No fights at all. I’m going to keep them separated for another day or so with a few meets and see how it goes.