Help Please

[helenk6]

I need a bit of help I've had my 2 boys now for a week but I have noticed that Peppa looks like he is nipping George there are no bite marks but every time there is food or George gets in his way he does it, George jumps out the way when this happens but is this something I need to worry about. I'm new to owning guinea pigs please help

 

[custardstripe]

I need a bit of help I've had my 2 boys now for a week but I have noticed that Peppa looks like he is nipping George there are no bite marks but every time there is food or George gets in his way he does it, George jumps out the way when this happens but is this something I need to worry about. I'm new to owning guinea pigs please help

With boars its always best to have two bowls of food so they don't have to fight over them. Do read the forum guide on boar companionship it has lots of good tips.

 

[helenk6]

With boars its always best to have two bowls of food so they don't have to fight over them. Do read the forum guide on boar companionship it has lots of good tips.

Yes I have its when I hand feed them veg

 

[custardstripe]

Yes I have its when I hand feed them veg

Either feed both at the same time or feed the dominant pig a bit of veg then the other shortly after.

 

[VickiA]

With the dominance issues it is always best to handle, feed, pet the dominant piggy first so as not to upset the hierarchy. This is the same with sows as well as boars.
Nipping is a gentle sign of dominance
Please read the helpful links and sticky threads about boar behaviour and dominance
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs
Boars: A guide to successful companionship.

 

[Cookies&Glitter]

My girls both get the same thing at the same time or it ends in nipping, crying and stealing of treats

 

[Beans&Toast]

My girls both get the same thing at the same time or it ends in nipping, crying and stealing of treats

Same!