can i have some advice.....

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hello there,
ive got two male piggies, and i think there six months old around xmas time. there inside now because of the weather, but this past week i dont think there getting on.punky which i think has always been the bossy one-keeps chasing drizzle around, and wont leave him alone.sometimes he can do it for about an hour non-stop.drizzle keeps weeking as if to say leave me alone. there has been no biting that i can see, but sometimes i will go up to the cage and clap so they run in there houses and leave eachother alone a bit!punky will even follow drizzle into his house when hes really determined and all you can hear is weeking and screeching round! but then when he goes in his house punky lies outside it like a dog with his chin half in, as if he doesnt want to be without drizzle!i dont understand what there playing at!do you think its a sign of bad things to come?gemxxmalletheadmallethead
 
Punky is just reminding drizzle of who is boss! I have the same problem, my Fred does it continuously to Marvin, aslong as no Blood has been drawn they should be fine! I'm sure someone on here will be able to advice you more! :(|)

It's probably because they have been moved to new surroundings Punky is establishing his dominance!
 
Punky has hit the hormonal phase (it usually starts at about 4 months).

If you can, make sure that they have as much space as possible (ideally loads!) and everything in twos.

Keep an eye out in case there are bite wounds (usually to mouth, ears or back) and have emergency separate accommodation ready. If you can get them through the next few difficult months, they should be fine .
 
Have they got a big cage boys like lots of space, lack of space can lead to more dominance issues as they can;t get away from each other properly. Were they in a bigger space outside? Are they getting enough floor time to run around and tire themselves out a little?
 
thanks everyone, no there cage is nowhere near as big as the one they have outside! I'm saving for a two tier one i have seen in pets at home.gemx
 
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