Getting a third guinea pig?

[Wigglefingers]

I have been thinking for a while now about getting a third guinea pig. I have two boars right now who are about 10 months old and have a 3x6 c&c grid cage (hoping to upgrade to 4x6) before I went through with it I wanted to hear from people maybe more experienced than me, whether it is a good idea or not and the Pros and cons of introducing another partner to the pair? I have done alot of research into it so far but I want to make sure I'm as prepared as possible. Thank you in advance!

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m afraid the chances of it working out are very low. Boars need to be kept in pairs, any more than two together usually ends up in fights.

The guide below explains further
Adding More Guinea Pigs Or Merging Pairs – What Works And What Not?

You really would be best to enjoy the two you have as a pair. If you want more piggies, then having a separate pair of boars is the best thing to do. Adding a third to your current two is really a recipe for disaster - at best the bonding will fail but you’ve still then got a single piggy who will need to be bonded with a fourth piggy. At worst, the relationship between your current pair also suffers because of a bonding attempt and then you’ve got three single piggies

 

[Wiebke]

I have been thinking for a while now about getting a third guinea pig. I have two boars right now who are about 10 months old and have a 3x6 c&c grid cage (hoping to upgrade to 4x6) before I went through with it I wanted to hear from people maybe more experienced than me, whether it is a good idea or not and the Pros and cons of introducing another partner to the pair? I have done alot of research into it so far but I want to make sure I'm as prepared as possible. Thank you in advance!

Hi!

As far as adding a third boar to pair goes - please don't! Especially not with three sub-adults and fall-out rate of around 90%. If you are unlucky and tension of adding another boar comes down between your pair, you can end up with three singles. It has happened a few times on here.

Boars are best in pairs or in large bachelor groups. Trios and quartets are the combinations with the highest fail rate until you come to golden oldies groups where the testosterone as fizzled out and companionship is more important (4-5 years plus).

I you want more piggies consider another separate pair once your current boys are safely out of the hormonal teenage months.

Please take the time to read these information links:
Adding More Guinea Pigs Or Merging Pairs – What Works And What Not?
A Comprehensive Guide to Guinea Pig Boars

 

[Freela]

Generally boars don't do well in trios and you risk the two you already have falling out and refusing to go back together. You are much better off with two boars who get along!