Expanding our Herd! The BEST Piggie Combos?

[@donieguiney404]

I love how Nacho just snoozed through the entire thing without a care in the world, can't wait for the new arrivals! Good luck with the bonding Sarah and piggies! 🐹🍀

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you! He's a super snoozer! 😴

[@KNkhg]

This is my favorite piggie channel! Your videos always make me so happy!

[@frankeguzzi]

Hello! New piggie parents here!! We recently got 2 male piggies named Chocolate and Caramel and we are loving every moment with them. They are 3 months old.

[@samanthaparfitt5701]

I bought two un-neutered boar's for my daughter. They were babies and had always been together. They are now about 3 years old. They may have a little tussle now and again but they love each other. They love to lay near each other and try to get to each other when my daughter and I have one each on our laps. I adore them!! My daughter wants to add to them but I think we might be disappointed. Particularly as they are not neutered!!

[@nikkip.2343]

I agree probably not a great idea. If it upsets the bond then all 3 of them could end up hating each other 😢

[@candy11401]

Neutering them does not really make a difference to their personalities, neutered males do not get along better than non neutered males, they will get on the same but a neutered Boar can live with Sows, you can't add a Sow with 2 neutered Boars as the Boars will fight, you can get a separate enclosure with 2 Boars if you wanted

[@samanthaparfitt5701]

@@candy11401 thank you for your reply! I don't have room for a separate enclosure unfortunately.

[@candy11401]

@@samanthaparfitt5701 you sound like a very responsible and kind person, your also teaching your daughter about limits and how to be responsible for not having more because of limitations so well done you

[@samanthaparfitt5701]

​@candy11401 thank you for your kind words ❤

[@Guineapiglover67]

Omg I love this channel. I think I want to add another Guinea pig and this video is going to be so helpful I already know❤️

[@SqueakDreams]

Yes! Good timing - hope it is useful 🤗

[@Dogdude-ml1hz]

@@SqueakDreamsI love your videos❤❤❤

[@agreencow18394]

Same here!

[@rosemarydeller8744]

Nacho snoozing behind you was lovely to watch. Bringing more ladies into his harem will delight him. xx

[@carolinaazevedo2088]

Your videos always help me be a better piggiesmom

[@mariapaz2789]

Hi Sarah !! How are you all doing ? ..It's always nice to hear about new brothers and sisters on the way ,some piggies are going to be very lucky to join the family ❤

[@alisoncool6823]

i have a friend who has 5 males in the same cage and they are really happy

[@jenvargo927]

I am excited to see the new piggies and what the cage will look like in the next few months . Nacho just looks like such a sweetheart

[@spellcaster101]

Love your channel, my hubbie and I have adopted 3 male piggies due to unforeseen circumstances! We adore they all have such different personalities As 1st time piggie parents in off the deep end your videos have been a life saver thankyou!!

[@YourBandVideo]

I do love your videos, Sarah. Thank you so much for everything you do and share 💕

[@loisponton2349]

I adopted Chubby and Marlow as two bonded boars from a shelter over a year ago. Nearly a year ago, I adopted Flopsy (then a three to four month old boar) but did introduce him to Chubby and Marlow. When Chubby passed away in January, I was successful in bonding Flopsy to Marlow and they have remained good friends since. I feel so glad to have had Flopsy available as he certainly was helpful to Marlow in his time of grief.

[@gailterry3134]

Great video!! I agree with you about boys being more friendly and having a personality that is easier for us humans to bond with. I have had a couple of girls that were very sweet and loved cuddles. I have 2 brothers that I adopted this summer. They are 2 years old and have been together since birth. They get along wonderfully!

[@agreencow18394]

I love this channel, thinking of getting 2 more Guinea pigs so I’m buying a lot of stuff from Amazon to accommodate them and your storefront is a life saver!

[@HotPinkSunrise]

I’m so glad that your Guinea pigs get along very well. You are such an amazing Guinea pig owner and you take so good care of them and care about all so much. I am fostering a Guinea pig and I love her and I learned so much from you. Keep doing what you are doing! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you so much 💗😍

[@toffee.chihuahua]

Very informative, thank you for making this!! 🩷

[@madwitchful]

We adopted a pair of bonded boys almost 3 years ago. Sadly, we lost one of them last Tuesday. Yesterday we introduced our remaining boar to a new friend (who is 9 weeks old), and they are getting on really well

[@ktm_washere]

I know Mummy would love to give us a new sister or brother! ❤❤ Bandit and Splodge xxx

[@crystaldavis6494]

Love the video! Whatever piggies you get are going to be very lucky to have such a caring person to love and care for them. Can't wait to meet them!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you 🥰

[@lucianaellefson6628]

We have a lot of pets right now, but we got very lucky with how well they all bonded. From rabbits to guinea pigs! Our friends could not find a male guinea pig with their other one because they were both “Alfa” males, and we took him on. About a month later we got caramel. And they bonded immediately. We didn’t do all of that extra set up stuff. We just put caramel and snickers pen and a Sniffed each other and start eating hey together. ❤

[@marywilson1709]

This is a great video - makes me think a pair of males is the way to go! Excited to see any new piggies you introduce to your herd

[@LFF42]

You have the best info for Guinea pigs I have 2 and you really help. Thank you, you are the best guinea pig youtuber😀

[@LiahsFigures]

I got a pair of bonded boars as my first pair and within a month they had a massive fight. I will say though, one of them bonded with *me* really quickly. He is my baby, and lets me stroke him while he's relaxing in the enclosure, while the two females I got to join him later when his neutering op was safely over barely let me touch them lol. Looking forward to see how your herd grows as time goes on though! I'm sure Nacho will be a good influence :)

[@Iamaguienapig]

My boy is the most confident pig, he’s sweet, kind, full of joy, always happy to be stroked and cuddled, always runs to see me, gives kisses etc. Boars are my favourites

[@SqueakDreams]

He sounds like a very lovable piggie 💗😍

[@Iamaguienapig]

@@SqueakDreams He’s amazing. ❤️

[@claudinec9358]

We always had boys when I was younger. Loved them! It will soon be time to start looking for another pair of boars. I’ve got to build the cage first. 😊

[@Regina-hk5cu]

Thanks a lot.....cute piggies ❤

[@EllieThomas-yg7zr]

I can’t describe how much I love your channel! No matter what video it's always fabulous!!! Thanks again Sarah, Roxy, Nacho and Callie

[@deanburnard3404]

Great video for new owners I recently got 2 New Guinea pigs for the heard and it was amazing they loved each over and did not fight

[@tutmayanbirkanal8028]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOUR MY BIGGEST INSPIRATION IM SO HAPPY FOR THEMM💗💗💗

[@XavierLey-rq8lr]

Omg 30 seconds ago! I love your channel! I have 2 piggies and they are so cute!! ❤❤ 😊😊

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you! Phoebe, Callie, Nacho say henlo to your piggies 🥰

[@XavierLey-rq8lr]

@@SqueakDreams My piggies (Tilton and Timmy) Say hello back!!

[@ItzLaraOFFSLAYS]

Omg ur piggies are sooo cute ! ❤ I have one, but I’m planning to adopt another one in the future!😊

[@delgodzilla1977]

Really great vid. Our first piggies were 2 gorgeous boys who were full of personality, wheeking at us all the time. We now have 3 females. We added the 3rd around new year and they've been a bit niggly since then so maybe in the future getting a boy would be a good idea. Particularly seeing all the boys up for adooption.

[@SqueakDreams]

Oooh a neutered boy could be just what they need 😃

[@delgodzilla1977]

@@SqueakDreams good excuse to get a new piggie AND build a new pen

[@skyewatson7199]

We have had two boars for 2.5 years, and very slowly introduced a third, a baby, a few months ago. I knew my pigs would likely adapt and they have done beautifully, thank God!! But I have to make sure they have ample space with open hides (so they can easily escape each other) and lots of different food and water areas so that no one can dominate the food and water. We love having three males, they have the cutest personalities ❤

[@SqueakDreams]

So glad it worked out for you 😃😍

[@anniemarques78]

I love learning from you, Sarah. Thank you so so much!

[@juliejennings8055]

Excellent narrative on growing a herd!

[@ChloeMae4444]

It is so nice to see you okay! I am so excited to see your new piggies in time. I love your channel ❤

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you 🥰

[@evergreen_ella]

Such a lovely video Sarah! your piggies are so cute cant wait to see the new members!

[@NaomiRobertson-z7n]

December is too far away!!!! I can’t wait to see the piggies!!!

[@SqueakDreams]

Haha I know! 😂 Damn hoomans having holidays!

[@Marvelhero24]

I absolutely love your channel ❤ just wanted to say that first. I plan on getting Guinea pigs for the first time ever when I get the proper living space, and this video covered many of the questions I had. There is so much information out there and I’m glad you mentioned the part about boy Guinea pigs needing homes because from the little bit of research I’ve done they do sort of have that reputation of being more difficult to bond, but you addressed that reality with some optimism and ideas in your video so I’m making it a goal to include boy guinea pigs when the time comes. 😊 Thank you for your videos, they are so helpful and easy to follow (much of this thanks to your guinea pig supporting cast and their squeaks) 😂

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you, so glad you enjoy the videos! And yay for boars, best of luck for when the time comes 😀

[@saintinlower48]

We actually put an eleectric blanket under the guineas' cage to keep them warmer. There are other layers on top, don't worry, it is comfy. But one was picking on the other, so sadly, we did have to build another cage and separate them.

[@sallylovesguineapigs]

Great video Sarah, I have two boys and they are so amazing, so loving, I was very lucky there bonding was very easy, I think it is because one of my boys is just so relaxed lol

[@PierresHuman]

I got a pair of bonded male guinea pigs from our local SPCA. And then I got another male from the Humane Society and he lived on his own for a few weeks and then I tried bonding him with some guinea pigs at the local guinea pig rescue. We thought he had a good bond with one of them, but after a few days, it was clear he didn’t. However, seem to be very happy living side-by-side, as grid buddies.

[@SqueakDreams]

I'm glad that he's happy still being able to see and interact with his pals 😊

[@Krista_Rose7]

We love our pair of boars so much! I chose boars for all the reasons you mentioned, but also because I did not want to deal with the hormonal issues and other health problems the females tend to get as they age.

[@Krista_Rose7]

They also crack me up because they rumble at each other all the time and act all tough but they've never actually fought or shown any aggression.

[@DressToImpress-w9e]

4:20 my older sister male guinea pig is older than my two so they get along a lot❤❤

[@rogueprince0]

I have 3 boars. I didn’t know it wasn’t recommended when I got my 3rd boar and petshop didn’t tell me of course. They were all babies at the time and they get along just fine. Couple of months later they started showing a bit of anger towards each-other but when I doubled their cage size everything calmed down even more. It’s been almost 2 years and they are still bonded.

[@SqueakDreams]

Thanks for sharing, I'm glad they get along well! Adapting the cage size definitely helps 😃

[@ChattylaineCreates]

So exciting, can't wait to see what girlies you get... FYI: can't believe how quickly this year is going and we are coming up to Bernie being with us a year now... He has really settled down nicely as he has matured too. He was about a year old when we got him and Merry was 3yrs old. The boys get along so well as Merry is very laid back and Bernie has slowed down now he is more of an adult. They are so fun and just wanted to say as boars they both are such good fun and they have great characters, couldn't wish for a better pairing. So yes big 👍🏻 for boy piggies!! 😊😊❤️ Have a lovely holiday ⛱️🌞

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you Elaine, and that's wonderful to hear that Merry and Bernie are still getting along so well 😀💗

[@tiger-j6q]

You are my favourite piggie youtuber😁

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you that's a big compliment! 🐹😃

[@tiger-j6q]

@@SqueakDreams Ahhhh you replied!

[@kitmcgee9127]

Loved the video as usual but also, love that tee! Can I ask where you got it?

[@Time-and-space11]

I've generally found that males ( neutered!!!) and females live together very well! I had 2 adult males that absolutely adored eachother and then 2 that loved eachother at first but started fighting and we had to sadly separate them. Now I have a younger female and a youngish/ adult male who really get along

[@PiggiePlayzz]

Hi! Im early! My abbysinian guinea pig DJ says hii! (his brother passed and he`s a lot more tame now)

[@piggiefloofs9398]

looking forward to seeing the new cage! In hindsight, I definitely would have chosen neutered boars when i first got my boys. One passed so we got a local rescue boar but they never solidly bonded (never fought properly either but new pig v dominant still -even a year on, older piggy doesnt really acknowlege him), would have been easier with a girl(s)

[@BookishDark]

The boys are so hard to match - it’s really hard to guess their personalities. I have two boats who adore each other but I also got them together as babies so that made a big difference. I tried to add a third a week later and it was a disaster. They terrorized the new addition. I tried to pair him with a baby a month after that…nope! lol the new boy ended up being the most dominant of all four. One of the first two is really sweet and would’ve been a great match for piggle three if he wasn’t already paired with his brother - piggy three is also a sweetheart and he has major ptsd from the violence inflicted on him by the first two. I’ve even tried to mix up the pairs but it doesn’t work. The first two are together and always desperate to be with one another, the other two are in adjacent cages. I didn’t know boys are typically easier to bond with, though! So interesting! I’ve only ever had boys.

[@SqueakDreams]

Ah it's interesting to hear your experiences, the brothers bond is clearly very strong!

[@AliZmusic]

I had my dominant female guinea pig go after her cage mate, another female, just because I gave the cage mate a bath. Bath. The other cage mates were also upset, chirping and chittering teeth, it took 5 hours for it to subside!

[@jennAKAskuna]

Thanks for another great video. My two boars are going through a second dominance issue now that the younger one is 1.5 years old. I’m worried they won’t work it out. I’ve given them two of everything, trading out the litter tray for two hanging hay bags. I hope they figure it out and can stay together

[@SqueakDreams]

Aw I do hope so! Thinking about which items are their favourites and which they are more likely to clash over can help too ☺️

[@xobr1br1xo]

I think a big part of having a herd of females (we have 6) is having a big cage! We have a huge cage and ours get along so well! Maybe we just got lucky? Lol

[@jimjohnstonreviewstheworld]

I could see you rescuing a sow with a baby kinda like little adventures did.

[@Tasha.C-l6x]

Loving the new hairdo Sarah 😍

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you! 😀

[@MarrisaPlays]

something the 2 neutered boars ive had have taught me is it seems nearly impossible to bond a boar who has been in a herd of ladies with any other male. Its like once they have a girlfriend they just don't want nothing to do with a boy ever again. our first neutered boar passed at 1yr because of a URI but we are attempting to de-girl our current one but its not going well. he is always immediately defensive when a boy is put in a neutral area with him. Also we found he also is anti-handicapped... what i mean is one of our 3 remaining ladies went deaf a year and a half ago and since then he straight up attacks her. because one of the other ladies is terminal we have decided not to try to make him fit with her and the neutral piggie because the deaf lady would be left alone when our terminal lady passes. As for ladies i found having a large herd is the easiest bonding I've had up to 12 ladies in a herd with and without a neutered boar and at those sizes "most" new ladies just fit in with no issues. while smaller groups they have a higher chance to not bond with everyone.

[@kailynellis3768]

My boars are definitely more outgoing and love attention and pets than my sows. Most of my groups are mixed gender of one neutered boar and one or more sows. One of my boys has 5 female cagemates.

[@olwynbowden5193]

I ❤ my boy piggies

[@mariemichalak8372]

What kind of camera do you use? Your video quality is so clear!

[@SqueakDreams]

Currently using a Sony vlogging camera body (zv E10), which is great and films in 4K. I use a sigma 16mm F1.4 prime lens which is very nice, would definitely recommend!

[@mariemichalak8372]

@@SqueakDreams Thank you so much!

[@jojomomster3772]

There’s only room for one Nacho man 😉

[@SqueakDreams]

He's gotta be, a Nacho man! 🤩

[@sunitaschrijvers3464]

Love your vids how much hay do you go through in a week

[@SpikyMallow]

Hi Sarah! I was wondering how you have made your piggies so bonded with you?~😅

[@SqueakDreams]

Lots of time spent with them basically. I try handle them most days even if that's just a quick cuddle. Hand feeding is a great taming method, and I think the open cage set up helps too 😊 there are lots of taming videos on the channel!

[@SpikyMallow]

@@SqueakDreams ok thank You ! ❤️

[@Sandw0vr]

I love this channel!!

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you so much! 🎉

[@Sandw0vr]

Can I get pinned?

[@Lovehorses123Thereadorbs6]

AHH JUST saw title!! ❤

[@nev6131]

i have had two separate pairings of boars and they both wound up being incompatible. i wish i could have one big cage but i have to keep a divider up :( i'm considering getting each of my 3yo boys a few week old companion that way mine can be the dominant pigs while finally getting a cagemate

[@pigBoyz]

Guinea Pig boys are such sweethearts! But if in the future youre wanting a larger herd of 3 or more piggies, I wouldnt suggest getting boars just because they are a LOT less likely to welcome any new members. Even if you want to get females and put them in separate cages it wouldnt be a good idea if you already have un-neutered boars. The hormones in the air and the female scent can trigger their hormones to make their bonds break and the boys will fight. But if youre only wanting a pair of piggies and not wanting to expand then a pair of boars are a great choice! They are so sweet and have huge personalities

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you that's a great point about having females in a separate cage, they do indeed smell the hormones and can fall out over it!

[@janaedeason3828]

I have two males I got them from a pet store because I could not found any rescues that had guinea pigs more cat and dogs . Both my my son 2 male guinea pigs. Don’t like each other but love the idea of having a friend . Do you think they may have a bond if I neutering them ? Only one year old . :)

[@Jessicake11]

I have two male Guinea pigs who we have had for a year, we were thinking about adding another if we expand the cage but we're not sure if it would work, and if it did what guinea pig we should get?

[@SqueakDreams]

It could work but it's a risk and you should definitely have a back up plan in case they need to live separately! A young boar might fit in in the beginning but you'll have to monitor them as he grows up 😊

[@MarTina-on1ti]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@karenmicallef5063]

When will you get them?I hope they bond perfectly

[@SqueakDreams]

From December I'll be looking more seriously, as we have a holiday coming up in November.

[@EmMay-x4q]

❤

[@chaichhabra]

Please make a bonding tutorial video

[@SqueakDreams]

Thanks for your request 😊

[@chaichhabra]

@@SqueakDreams ahh you replieddddd! Also no problem

[@kathedmondson7134]

We've just had a failed bonding for a trio of females to add to our remaining two. They're living side by side at the moment. I don't know if we let the nerves get the better of us and gave up to early. I know they say stop at blood, but what's your opinion about chunks of fur being pulled out. It's our tiny wimpiest pig causing the kaos!!!.

[@SqueakDreams]

Ah I would be nervous introducing one group to pair too, that's a lot of meeting of different personalities! I think hair pulling is actually okay during introductions, it's obviously a lunge/semi-bite, so I'd be looking for the other pigs reaction and see if they back down. If it's the littlest pig (who might normally be near the bottom of the pecking order?), it could be aggression because she feels she needs to defend herself. Perhaps try again, big neutral area that you can leave say up for multiple days, pile of hay in the centre and open hides and tunnels are okay to start putting in if all seems okay. Expect dominance behaviour, but see it as a good thing because it is them slowly establishing the new hierarchy. Watch them closely and try not to separate them or interrupt them too readily 😊

[@BMTREGGAT-m5k]

Hi Sarah we would like to ask you if you have any tips on how to give medicine to a rejecting piggie

[@SqueakDreams]

Yes, you need to wrap them tightly in a pillowcase (towels can be too thick), make him/her into a burrito and support then with your left hand against your body, give the medication into the side of the month with a syringe, they may try spit it out at first. Offering some fresh lettuce or grass after can help it go down. My healthcare videos will help for this and other things you can do if they are feeling unwell ❤️

[@Tasha.C-l6x]

What are some rescues in UK that you recommend?

[@SqueakDreams]

I've had good experiences with RSPCA, great with Neville's Nest and Milhaven. Cavy Corner is highly thought of but don't share who is current available for adoption. I think most in the UK are very good! ☺️

[@BestGuess652]

Do you think having Nacho and his personality will make it easier to introduce a new piggie?

[@SqueakDreams]

I think it will, as he will naturally assume dominance, unless it's a very dominant female that joins us! 😁

[@candy11401]

This was not a good informative video especially for 1st time Piggie owners or people wanting to have more Piggies Boars do fight depending on a lot of factors, a change of environment can upset them for example or having Sows in the same room, a pair of Boars can be very good together depending on personalities and their hormonal stages normally last until they are around 8 months old, neutering Boars does not change these behaviours except when introducing to Sows as they may mellow with time Sows most of the time get along but as you mentioned baby Sows are easier to bond into a group and adults can be harder depending on personalities and how many are being added together, 2 adult Sows might be easier than bonding 3 or more adults together Your information on Neutered Boars living with Sows was very good though and I can't wait to see their new enclosure when it is all set up If your thinking of getting 2 baby Sows that are 6 months or under then they usually go into a group very well

[@maureenstrang6130]

Careful Sarah, you're foing to end up needing an even bigger house.😂

[@SqueakDreams]

Hahaha 😂

[@CrazilyCrazyDude]

The male myths disgust me, I own 2 pairs of bonded males they can live together just fine

[@agreencow18394]

Agree, but mine get jealous of eachother so easily

[@A-u-toober]

Can you have 2 females and 2 males?

[@SpikyMallow]

Probably~ but you have to spade or muted the males or females

[@SqueakDreams]

Good question! But no, I should have said that once females are involved, males will not accept another male, even if both are neutered. The presence of females, even if in a different cage is very likely to cause the males to fall out. So if mixing genders, the limit is one male.

[@SpikyMallow]

@@SqueakDreams omg Hii I’m a big fan!

[@A-u-toober]

​​@@SqueakDreams thank you for saving me from future problems😅

[@Marik9038]

Can I have Roxy plz

[@SpikyMallow]

💀

[@carolinecarruthers7415]

If you adopt from a pet store (I did, I didn’t know about rescues for guinea pigs 🫠) the best advice I can give is STAND THERE AND WATCH THE PIGS FOR A BIT. I’d picked a ginger aby who seemed like he had a spark (and he does), and I’d considered a little black aby, but decided on an American who seemed livelier. Then the pigs all got startled, and instead of running into a closer hide in the corner, the little ginger I knew for sure I wanted ran across the cage to the tunnel where the black aby was by himself. I figured I knew I wanted the ginger, and if the ginger wanted the black aby, I’d get him instead of the American. A year later: they’re remarkably well bonded. No problems, despite puberty. They ANNOY each other but they don’t fight. The little ginger is in charge. I think they’re siblings based on how alike they look, but I’ll never know. 😂 I base the harmony on a few things: space, they’ve had 13.5sqft since they were about three months old; handling/care (they’ve only ever been cared for by me and my trusty guinea pig rodentologist hotelier); and the fact that I observed them. Theodore (the ginger) isn’t stupid. Running over to Percival (the black aby) was a choice based on a relationship. And listening to that meant I got the best two little guys. ❤ Thank you for sharing the boar love!