to spay, or not to spay?

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i've noticed my jinnywigs bob and jim have been teeth chattering abit recently. nothing bad, just abit of posturing. but yesterday they had a proper fight. i seperated them, but they've been together for years now and never had a problem before. i put them back together tonight and all jim has done is try and hump poor bob :( bob is the alpha normally. but he's an old man now. jim is alot younger, but has already been through the hormonal stage a couple of years ago, so i can't understand it 8... would having jim neutered make any difference, i've read that having guinea pigs 'plums' off doesn't alter behaviour or anything? is this true? what would you guys do? i'd hate to have to seperate them after such a long time together, especially when bob is such an old man now, i don't want him to be alone 8... any advise please? x
 
I'm not sure i have heard it doesnt make a difference as doesnt alter sexual behaviour or something but I'm sure someone will be along really soon who knows. Know how your feeling my boys have just fell out must be something in the air.
 
it's just so strange, they've always been so close :( i wonder if it's jim trying to take over as the alpha maybe because he's sensed that bob's weaker now than he was? 8... i just don't know what to do for the best for them both
 
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i know, but jim is over 2 years old now :( thank you, i appreciate the advise. i knew i'd read somewhere that neutering didn't help behavioural problems :( i'll just have to keep an eye on them :( x
 
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