Bonding 2 Males...

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Sorry if this is something that has been brought up like 10 million times before, but I'm after just a little advice and guidance...

So a couple of years ago i took in 2 male guinea pigs that got on really well, and unfortunately about a year ago we lost one of them to the heat :0 so over the last year we have thought about getting 'mike' a companion.

So today i rehomed one from a lady locally that also had 2 males together and she lost one of hers to her mums dog when it got loose, so she didnt think it was fair keeping him alone so decided to re home 'digger'

So, 'mike' is about 2 and 'digger' is around 1 year old.

When i got him this morning i put them both in a large run in the garden with a chicken wire divide so they could sniff and see each other, they seemed to get on really well, no teeth chattering, lots of sniffing and following each other up and down.

About an hour ago i took it to the next level, the run is now inside with towels down and the divide is gone, they have boxes in there with escape holes in both ends, and some veggies. They seem to be getting on real well, no fighting but lots of following and 'humping'.

Now, will this subside?

Shall i put them both in their seperate hutches tonight and have them together supervised again tomorow or do i out them in together tonight?

cheers x
 
I am no expert and I am sure someone more experienced will advise soon! The humping will subside my 2 were terrible at first but now are great! I kept my 2 together once first meeting in a playpen in my room so I could hear any squabbles. I don't know if this is an option for you! Hope it all goes well!
 
hmm not really an option, dont think hubby would appreciate it lol, i could keep them in the run in the lounge as its still neutral territory, i would be worried about puttin both of them in a hutch as there are 2 hutches outside but obviously they had one each and their own scents will be in the hutches, and as its now dark and late i cant really clean out and neutralise one of them...
thankyou though that has helped x
 
It sounds very par for the course and encouraging! the most critical phase is when they wake up after their first nap together; that is when hostilites or fights are most likely. You need to be there for that.

You may find this boar bonding blog from a rescue lady most helpful as it contains videos and many descriptions:
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?59233-Boar-Dating-Service-Wales
 
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thankyou will have a look, just to let you know they are both cuddled up under a box at the moment and all is quiet, I'm guessing thats good ?
 
just to update you, we bit the bullet and let them stay in the run in the house as it was still on neutral ground, i spent all night fretting about them, but they seem to be the best of friends now :)
 
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