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Are my male guinea pigs getting along or fighting2007-11-24 21:58:01

i have a male guinea pig and my dad bought one for himself(male) and we cant tell if they are getting along because mine keeps running up to it and shakes and makes a funny shaky noise and trys to hump it but they are both males. are they just getting along or are they bout to fight....PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZz HELP!

Answers:

They are sorting out dominance. The shaking and rumbling is called rumblestrutting. If that's all they do before settling down, then things are going well. Read this site. It has a list of warning signs to watch for if things get out of hand. http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm...

Males can, and usually will, live peacefully together. Don't listen to those people who tell you otherwise (there will be some.) It's all about introduction techniques, which are all layed out on that page I linked you to.

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Looks like it could be one male trying to impose his dominance on the other..

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Im used to have two male hamsters.. And its inivetble they were to fight... They would sometimes fight, sometimes play fighting.. Other times when they were in a mood

So your guinea pigs will fight, Just interven i you think they getting really rough... Oh and both my males had a relationship. I mean they acted like lovers, They slept toghter, did everything toghether

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Usually males tend to fight. Exspecially if a female is within sight/smell. They should probably settle down, and get along fine within a couple days. Guinea pigs naturally live in large groups and get along. So, if they are fighting, it shouldnt last long. Yet, if either becomes harmed you should probably seperate them.

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hi hun sounds like its scared and doesnt know what to do or could be saying why u here this is my home sort of thing but i think u should keep a close eye on them incase

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Let me caution you that the pig may not be properly sexed. Pet stores are notorious for incorrect sexing & the pig your dad bought may be a girl. Please check again to be sure.