Following/fighting

[sunshine99*]

I've had 2 female guinea pigs in the same cage for over a year. Recently one of them started following the others and trying to licking or smelling it's butt. I have separated them for two days but it has continued again as soon as I put them back together. The one following is very persistent in continue to follow the other guinea pig even after the other guinea pig fights back and continues to make sounds. I'm not sure what this means since they have been together in the same cage for a while.
Not sure if this has anything to do with their health or unusual behavior.

Any help would be great, thanks!

 

[Jerrybelly]

I don't have any experience with sows, but hopefully some of our other members will have a few ideas

 

[piggyfan]

This is normal when a sow is in season but if she does it constantly it is worth having her tested for ovarian cysts. There is no need to separate them.

 

[Wiebke]

This happens when a sow is coming into season, but should last only for a day or two.

If it is persistent over a number of days, there can be another reason and it is worth to have your sow checked out for ovarian/hormonal problems or the sniffed sow for potential trouble with her womb.