Trio Of Boars

[Toni]

can a trio of boars live together does anyone know

 

[Wiebke]

can a trio of boars live together does anyone know

Hi! What is the background to your question? The answer hinges very much on the age of the boars involved.

Baby boar trios have a fall-out rate of about 90% before they reach adulthood. Fully adult boar trios can get on provided they can choose each other although the success rate is still less than 50%. They older the boars involved, the greater the chance of success as the testosterone levels decrease, which makes boars a lot more mellow than when they were young.

It is very much down to the individual charater combination. If you want to try bonding in a third boar into a successful couple, you need to have a plan B at the ready before you start and be aware that at the very worst you can end up with three single boars that won't get on.

Please carefully read our guides at the top of this section.

 

[Toni]

Hi! What is the background to your question? The answer hinges very much on the age of the boars involved.

Baby boar trios have a fall-out rate of about 90% before they reach adulthood. Fully adult boar trios can get on provided they can choose each other although the success rate is still less than 50%. They older the boars involved, the greater the chance of success as the testosterone levels decrease, which makes boars a lot more mellow than when they were young.

It is very much down to the individual charater combination. If you want to try bonding in a third boar into a successful couple, you need to have a plan B at the ready before you start and be aware that at the very worst you can end up with three single boars that won't get on.

Please carefully read our guides at the top of this section.

Hi id like to introduce my new piggie pie I'm sure you have seen the new photos iv put up earlier he is two yrs of age and he can see my two other boys through the grids and sniff noses he has recently been castrated by the blue cross rescue thats where i adopted him from I'm hopeing in few weeks time i can put them on neautral ground and c if they accept him gizmo is my laid back one but smudge can be bit funny smudge did do abit of teeth chattering yest when pie was other side but tday smudge not took no notice where before when i had mason and zack otherside all they ever did was bite bars and pee everywhere so i new smudge was not happy so i put ply up so they could not see each other at all then smudge stopt the peeing but this time no biting of bars or smudge peeing everywhere which is gd they are three yrs of age and castrated id like them to all live together there be so much space for them all i would have to do is release the grids it a big L shape 4x2 c& c grids

 

[Wiebke]

Hi id like to introduce my new piggie pie I'm sure you have seen the new photos iv put up earlier he is two yrs of age and he can see my two other boys through the grids and sniff noses he has recently been castrated by the blue cross rescue thats where i adopted him from I'm hopeing in few weeks time i can put them on neautral ground and c if they accept him gizmo is my laid back one but smudge can be bit funny smudge did do abit of teeth chattering yest when pie was other side but tday smudge not took no notice where before when i had mason and zack otherside all they ever did was bite bars and pee everywhere so i new smudge was not happy so i put ply up so they could not see each other at all then smudge stopt the peeing but this time no biting of bars or smudge peeing everywhere which is gd they are three yrs of age and castrated id like them to all live together there be so much space for them all i would have to do is release the grids it a big L shape 4x2 c& c grids

All you can do is try and see how it goes; chances are somewhat better than with youngsters, but it all depends on whether and how well their personalities balance out. For a successful trio you generally need two laid back/submissive boys; if you get two that are two dominant for each other, then you are in trouble.

At least you have got the option that Pie could go with a sow or two after 6 weeks post op as a fall-back option. That is good to know.

 

[Toni]

All you can do is try and see how it goes; chances are somewhat better than with youngsters, but it all depends on whether and how well their personalities balance out. For a successful trio you generally need two laid back/submissive boys; if you get two that are two dominant for each other, then you are in trouble.

At least you have got the option that Pie could go with a sow or two after 6 weeks post op as a fall-back option. That is good to know.

Id love it to work but obvousily dont want to upset the bonded pair i let pies castration calm down it only two wks ago he was castrated so i try in few weeks maybe i bath them all get new hidey huts new toys etc and take it from there it smudge a be the one it strange with a human he such a drama queen moans and growns he makes me laugh u put another piggy there he think hello who you go away gizmo just goes away

 

[Wiebke]

By two weeks post-op, any scars should have fully knitted, so he is safe to introduce to other boars anytime now. Just keep checking his bits at least twice weekly for the next month or two and once weekly for the next half year for signs of swelling, as post-op abscesses can happen that late.

The reason for the 6 weeks' wait with sows is that any semen stuck in the tubes can stay alive for over 5 weeks, as my Tegan can testify - she is the unplanned daughter of a supposedly safe and vet-cleared over 5 weeks post-op rescue boar.

 

[Toni]

By two weeks post-op, any scars should have fully knitted, so he is safe to introduce to other boars anytime now. Just keep checking his bits at least twice weekly for the next month or two and once weekly for the next half year for signs of swelling, as post-op abscesses can happen that late.

The reason for the 6 weeks' wait with sows is that any semen stuck in the tubes can stay alive for over 5 weeks, as my Tegan can testify - she is the unplanned daughter of a supposedly safe and vet-cleared over 5 weeks post-op rescue boar.

I don't really know pies personality yet he very laid back with humans loves a cuddle he did live with his brother Jim at the rescue but they started to have issues so the rescue decided to separate them I think pie kept mounting him and then Jim started mounting him I give it a go soon and c what happens but I know my smudge is the domanant one and gizmo is the submissive one can u give me a tip on how to introduce them the best way and do I change hidey houses

 

[MerryPip]

Try looking at a couple of these threads which should give more advice:

Introducing And Re-introducing Guinea Pigs
Illustrated Bonding Behaviours And Dynamics
Boars: A guide to successful companionship.

These threads should give you some ideas what to expect and what behaviours are ok and what isn't.

Try not to do the date in 'installments' as this is harder and more confusing for them so if you are going to try it then leave them together for as long as possible as long as things are not looking too agressive.... They will take some time to work things out between themselves. Give them as much space as possible and make sure it is neutral territory e.g. doesn't smell of any of them already. So no-one already feels it is their territory. Make sure you have plenty of time, so ideally a few days when you are around the house so you can intervene if needed.

Good luck! As Wiebke says it's all about personalities so that will determine the outcome for you. At least you aheva plan B if it doesn't work (as long as it doesn't upset the already steady pair).

 

[madguinealady]

Would it be possible for you to have a sow with the neutered boat when he is safe?You could end up with three single boars if it doesn't work.Would you have the space to accommodate three separate living areas if you need to?