Cute_Guineapigs
Junior Guinea Pig
I built a barrier across the floor space so that Charlie (my single boar) could meet and see my bonded boars, Elmo and Fudge.
I've taken Charlie for boar dating at a rescue, but I think due to fear, he teeth chattered and barged into them, and we split them before a fight broke out. He's been alone for months, after being split from Fudge in a previous home because of fighting.
I was nervous but the barrier was secure and it would be supervised. I put Charlie on one side and Elmo and Fudge on the other. I think Charlie recognised Fudge, they rumble strutted and rubbed themselves along the bars. After a few minutes, it did calm down. There was rumble strutting, bum dragging and lots of squeaking, but no teeth chattering. They did lie down beside the bars for a while, and Elmo seemed to be the calmest of them all (he is the oldest too), keeping everything calm.
Charlie did so much popcorning, I've never seen him so excited. He seemed really happy. He was chewing the bars, but I suppose that was frustration, not wanting to bite the other two.
I think Charlie would benefit from getting to know another guinea pig for a few days before fully meeting. I don't think dating is right for him. I think he would bond with the right boar, given time to get to know him first.
