Help! Fighting Brothers

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I adopted three boars from a local animal sanctuary at 12 weeks. They came together as they are brothers, but very obviously different characters. From the start it was obvious Snowdrop was Boss Hog - chasing and drrr-ing. He's gradually got more agressive and at 5 months he continues to chase Nigel (the smallest pig), although he'll tolerate Buzz (middle pig). A fortnight ago, when I came to put them in their carrier to go to the vet for neutering, a full on fight erupted (enclosed unfamiliar space I guess). I managed to separate them, but Nigel was bitten. I hoped that the neutering would calm them down. They are still co-habiting in a large 4'x2' two-storey hutch and outdoor run, establishing their own 'zones'. Buzz seems to tolerate either brother, but Snowdrop continues to chase Nigel, chatter his teeth and sway, and though he grows plumper and healthier, Nigel is not thriving in the same way. I noticed today another bite on his rump. Should I continue to give these two a chance or should I separate them? Any advice please?
 
I'm sorry your 3 boars arn't getting on. :(

3 boars together at the same hormonal age ! Unfortunatley 3 boars co-habiting happily is a rarity, and neutering doesnt change a boars behaviour like it does in rabbits, cats/dogs :(

It does mean they can be paired up with a sow - after 4 to 6 weeks - which normal makes a much stable bonding.

If Nigel isnt thrieving I think you have to make the decision to seperate Snowdrop especially if Nigel is getting bites. This doesnt mean that Snowdrop has to live his lfe as a single male, seeing as you have got him neutered already.

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=28949
 
HI Susie, Snowdrop, Nigel and Buzz welcome to the forum :)
Oh dear.....boars rolleyes
Another thread you might like to read is Wiebke's on bonding, rebonding......i'm not saying this will necessary work in your case, but if you end up finding another friend for Nigel it will help ...

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=38562

Best of luck and i'll let a mod know about putting this thread in behaviour for you :)


Glynis, Velvet and Onyx x
 
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