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My two beautiful brothers aren’t getting along. I walked outside today to see that they were going at each other with their teeth. I only got them 3 days ago but I’m not sure if this is normal and how long it will be till they stop?


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Some fighting is normal... But it depends. How large is the cage and how old are they?
 

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Some fighting is normal... But it depends. How large is the cage and how old are they?

They are one and a half years old but i’m sure on the cage. However the cage has a ramp leading to the down stairs area we’re on will go if they have a fight.


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Ramps can cause fighting because its narrow and only allows one at a time. Adding another ramp might work but not if it takes away from cage space.
 

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How big is the cage? And it's very common for pigs, especially boars, to squabble when they're moved to a new living situation.
 

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How big is the cage? And it's very common for pigs, especially boars, to squabble when they're moved to a new living situation.

I’m not sure about the cage size but it’s the cage that they’ve had since they were 6 weeks. Would that be ok?


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The only way we'll know if the cage is ok is if you tell us what size it is. Can you measure the length and width and post that, and whether it's in inches or centimeters?
 

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The only way we'll know if the cage is ok is if you tell us what size it is. Can you measure the length and width and post that, and whether it's in inches or centimeters?

yeah and should I also post it’s height?


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The only way we'll know if the cage is ok is if you tell us what size it is. Can you measure the length and width and post that, and whether it's in inches or centimeters?

The cage is 46cm width and 96cm length and the height (just in case it’s needed) is 92cm


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It's not even large enough for one pig, much less two. You need one at least twice that size for two boars.
 

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It's not even large enough for one pig, much less two. You need one at least twice that size for two boars.

Ok thank you do you know any good cages I could use for them?


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It's not even large enough for one pig, much less two. You need one at least twice that size for two boars.

Also cages that aren’t too expensive?


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I made my own c&c cage for around $50. I bought cubes from walmart and a huge coroplast sheet from Home Depot.
The cubes have to have 9x9 holes so you have to be careful with that.
 

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I made my own c&c cage for around $50. I bought cubes from walmart and a huge coroplast sheet from Home Depot.
The cubes have to have 9x9 holes so you have to be careful with that.

Ok thank you but do you know if those cages can be outside?


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Guinea pigs are not recomended to be outside... But no, c&c is not made to be outside.
 

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