we got what we thought to be 2 of the same sex but found nerlin became a merlet. so we had the whole family and loved them. they are family orientated animals, they can now be nuetered, they get lonely with only one.you can only have one boar in the same pen. they say life expectatsy is 5 years but merlet and dulie lived to be about ten. lettuce is not very good for them apples and carrots are for their dialy treat time otherwise they have guinnea pig pellet food for them for their main diet, it's not expensive. also we made some wood tunnels just make sure it is a natural wood that isn't treated. also ramp are good too. otherwise they just love to be loved, i always wore a apron that was just for them and also for excerise block off a area in the hall for to play with.or a childs swimming pool worked good just NO water they don't swim. enjoy your new baby.