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Why is my guinea pig biting his brothers? Should I separate him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered

My Guinea pig herd is pretty young and they have a large cage -20 square feet plus some second level room- but one of my pigs won't stop bullying the others. Have had them for 2-6 months and he is constantly biting and drawing blood from his brothers( nothing deeper than flesh although still worrisome). I was wondering if there was any way to dissuade this kind of behavior or if he needs to be separated from them for their own safety.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 12th, 2017

In addition to the big cage, provide adequate numbers of food/water bowls, toys and hides to prevent resource protection or food related aggression. If this doesn't help, you may need to separate the bully. You can try reintroductions after a week or two of separation.

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