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Since the fight on Friday our 2 boys have remained seperated. Dave is still in the outdoor hutch and Sid is now in an indoor cage I managed to get at very short notice.

we are still discussing all options but we really don't want to part with either. However I don't want them separated like this either. And I just haven't got the space indoors for 2 set ups :(

Dave is still not very happy but Sid seems happy as Larry!

One option is to get another outdoor hutch so they can live side by side and make an addition to the run, so they see and chat but not hurt each other.
Do you think this would be ok.

Trying to think ahead I haven't got much shed spece but it may be possible to house them in there over winter. Failing that i would have to blanket, fleece, hot bottles... you name it i'd do it ...... again, what do you think?

Any advice appreciated. we really just want to do the right thing x
 
It's always sad when your piggies won't bond or fallout after apparently being bonded. I had the same problem when I got Minnie. She just wanted to fight with 2 of my girls but eventually bonded OK with Minky. After Minky was ill & they were separated for a few days, when I put them back together Minnie just wanted to fight with Minky too. We finally got her sorted by getting a neutered boar, Mitch from Bunny Burrows at Richmond after a dating trip. They'be been together for 8 weeks & are thriving together now.

Back to your problem, would be possible to get another indoor cage & put it on top of Sid's cage. Bunny Burrows have several cages at present which they're letting go for a donation. I got one 4 weeks ago & donated £20. If you're interested you can find all their details on http://bunnyburrows.btck.co.uk/ It's better to ring Gwen rather than email her. If she has one that's suitable & you can't get through to Richmond, I could pick it up as I'm helping out there on Wednesday. I live at Thornaby so not too far away for you.
 
Thank you ... i will have a look at the link.
We have the cage in a corner of the dining room under shelving which would have to be removed... don't think it's really an option but i will look seriously at it

I just want them to be friends! x
 
I know exactly how you feel, sometimes it's just not to be. That's why we took Minnie through to Bunny Burrows because they'll allow you to put you guinea pig in with a prospective companion & Mitch was the second one we tried with her.

You'll need to know what length & width your cage is so that you can get a cage suitable to double deck with. It may be a case of the same or slightly smaller to put on top or slightly bigger to put below. Bunny Burrows nearly always has piggies to adopt so if your 2 boys definitely aren't going to get on then it could be an idea to get them a partner each. If they're not neutered then you'll need to get a boar. The ones at Bunny Burrows are usually neutered boars unless Gwen has just got some in.

If you need any other local info. eg good vets etc. please let me know.
 
I rang BunnyBurrows but the lady there advised me not to put them in cages side by side. she said that wasn't really a solution as they need to be together.
we're still thinking of the best thing to do but it really does look like we will have to rehome one .... I feel so sad :(
 
thats odd she said not to put them side by side as they will get company but be protected, in an ideal world we would get every boar a friend but sometimes its not possible and i thought living side by side was quiet ok aslong as each piggies cage is big enough but i am more than happy to be corrected on this. I had 2 sets of boars they all fell out so ended up with 4 singles and couldnt house anymore if i got friends and then they fell out so we put them all side by side, i did re introduce my older boar to his younger friend after 1 year though as after his hormones settled down i could see them lying at the bars together and there was no longer any dominace (last time the younger boar did draw blood quiet badly on my older boar) and they lived happily until i sadly lost Arnie so you never know they may eventually be friends again.
 
Try not stress i know this is easier said than done there are lots of knowledgable people on here and I'm sure someone else will have advice on side by side if this is an option for you space wise however if you want 2 that live together maybe rehoming is your best option.If you have space a c & c is fab for dividing and you can get them for a good price on way fair sport billy put a link up. Boars mallethead why cant they just be nice to one another.
 
I don't see a problem putting them next to each other - leave an inch gap or so, they can't get to each other but can still talk.

I wouldn't see a problem leaving them outside as long as you do give them lots of blankets, heat pads etc. (mainly talking about when it gets colder).
I love the snugglesafes - i have three for my boys but i do still bring them in when it gets below 0 degrees (hutch is insulated to)
 
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