I'm sure I read that boars will fight unless they come from the same litter but I'm seriously concerned that my remaining piggie is looking unhappy and really isnt himself. I dont think he is unwell but just very quiet now he has lost his companion.

Although I dont really feel like getting a new pet at the moment I am wondering if this is something to consider for his sake?

Please can anyone advise if I can add a new one?

If you want to introduce a new male into your males territory, then I'd suggest getting two new pigs who knew each other well to grow up with, just in case you got one and he didn't get along with your male, you'd have two males all alone.

It's not strictly true what you read as I have had guinea-pigs from different litters get on fine together and have introduced friends guinea-pigs that got on fine together. You just have to know their characters well.

If your pig is prone to getting arsey with you, biting you, then I wouldn't suggest it. If he's ok with you once he's out then I'd give it a go with a young couple of males. Not so young that they've just left mum but young adult pigs. I've got two 9/10 week old male pigs who get on so well with my 1and a half yr old male.

Guinea-pigs will more often than not fight but its not always the case. I just think it depends on each pig and like I said, get two if you're set on getting more, just in case!

Another thing you could do, if they've only just lost their friend, something like a small teddy may help him? Cut along the seams and take all the stuffing out and then add something like wood-shavings or scrunched up paper in case he nibbles it. Possibly rub it around in his bedding (where he sleeps most maybe) so he gets the scent of himself and therefore may find it as a comfort? My gf tried this with her rats after their cage mates had died and they loved their new fuzzy friends

Good luck and give him tons of cuddles!

You could get your boar neutered? Alot of rescues neuter guinea pigs for bonding purposes. If i was you id have a look and find a guinea pig you like, alot of rescues will bond them for you to check they get on. If you have a look here there are oftne piggies needing home and you could get soe advice from a rescue there. Its a bunny site but most of the rescues are very experienced with piggies too

Its the buns in need section.

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Yes you can. Some people will immediately say no way, but if you feel your GP has an easygoing personality, then theres no reason you can't introduce a new male to the other one. We're in the process of doing that ourselves just now, getting baby Steve and 1 year old Gizmo to liek each other. So far its going well, we've had a few humping issues, but yesterday they didn't hump at all. Take it slowly and it should work.

As someone else said, getting a rescue pig would work also, most of the rescues will be neutered and a neuter should get along fine with your other one. Plus you'll be giving a needy pet a home!

Good luck!

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