Simonmaal
Well-known Member
Cavy Slave
- Joined
- Jul 31, 2008
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- Joined
- Jul 31, 2008
- Messages
- 316
I currently have 4 boars, 2 of whom live together and the other 2 living separately. I am about to try an introduction between the 2 who live apart (Bluey and Benny) and have got an amazing amount of information from here and Guinea Lynx on how to do it. So fingers crossed!
The only issue I have involves how to arrange the cages. At the moment, I have a large cage divided into three sections. Is the new pairing likely to be more successful if their cage is completely disconnected from the other pair's? I will be giving them a buddy bath and cleaning the whole cage out but I am concerned about smells coming in through the shared cubes from the other boys' cage and the negative effect that may have on the new pairing (that's if the introduction is a success).
Another question I can't seem to find an answer to is: is an introduction a one shot event that either works or doesn't or can it be done over several supervised sessions on neutral ground?
The only issue I have involves how to arrange the cages. At the moment, I have a large cage divided into three sections. Is the new pairing likely to be more successful if their cage is completely disconnected from the other pair's? I will be giving them a buddy bath and cleaning the whole cage out but I am concerned about smells coming in through the shared cubes from the other boys' cage and the negative effect that may have on the new pairing (that's if the introduction is a success).
Another question I can't seem to find an answer to is: is an introduction a one shot event that either works or doesn't or can it be done over several supervised sessions on neutral ground?