GrassyPiggies
New Born Pup
I'm really at a loss as to what to do. Two days ago, we trialed a guinea pig at the breeders to see if Sparki, our recently bereaved boar, would get along with him. They stayed together for ~40 minutes, and besides some humping (by both guinea pigs), really got along and were eating side by side. Elliot, the new guinea pig is 1yr, 2 months. It was definitely a risk getting a "teen" guinea pig, but they seemed to get on so well that it didn't seem to matter. Yesterday they were great, and Sparki was way happier and more lively than he has been while by himself - He was popcorning for the first time in a while. However today Elliot has become increasingly dominant, with lots of rumbstrutting, teeth chattering, humping and boxing Sparki into corners and hidies. Sparki is a very tolerant guinea pig, but finally had enough and the two began nipping, and rearing. I then separated them as I was concerned of a fight happening overnight. However, both Sparki and Elliot seem sad and try get through the cage bars to each other (bars are too small for anyone's head to get stuck). I'm so torn, because I want Sparki to be happy, and feel cruel for taking away his friend, but then again don't want a fight to break out, especially since Sparki can barely leave his hide without getting humped or harassed. I've never had a dominant guinea pig like this before and so really don't know how to proceed. The breeders are very responsible and will take back any guinea pig that does not get along. The problem is, the next likely chance to get guinea pig will be in September, and I don't want Sparki to wait that long. Am I wrong for separating them? What should I do? Thank you in advance.