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Post by patnpepsmama on Feb 28, 2017 2:26:22 GMT
Hi, I'm new to this forum, but not to pigs. My husband and I had 3 sows, who were all raised together from 3 months until they all passed in their 8th year. Pretty much one after the other. It was sad. We've been pig free for 2 years, however a good friend wanted to rehome her 8 month old boar Patrick, because she thought he'd be a get it and forget it type of animal, but he realized he was a lot of work. She contacted us because she knew we knew how to care for him. We've had him a week, and I noticed he never makes any noise, and never popcorns. I assumed he was lonely, and not wanting to breed we got another boar. A 1 year old throw away, someone else got him and gave him back to the store. He was to old and nobody else wanted to buy him, so we did. They're in separate cages now, but we have a 58x28 cage with a loft that they'll hopefully share soon. We let them meet for a short time earlier. Patrick was so happy,popcorning and trying to cuddle up to Pepper. Pepper just sat there, but I could tell by his eyes that he was just scared from the events of the day. So any advice on making the integration process easier???
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Post by bazookagoof on Feb 28, 2017 3:12:20 GMT
Welcome to Wheekers!  We have a thread here somewhere on introductions for new guinea pigs, but I can't seem to find it at the moment. Check back here later and one of the staff can probably link to it, or give you details right in this thread. |
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Post by patnpepsmama on Feb 28, 2017 3:57:40 GMT
Welcome to Wheekers! We have a thread here somewhere on introductions for new guinea pigs, but I can't seem to find it at the moment. Check back here later and one of the staff can probably link to it, or give you details right in this thread. Thanks! |
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Post by Bean on Feb 28, 2017 9:02:24 GMT
Hi and welcome to Wheekers! This is my favourite page on introductions - loads of great advice. It's a good sign that there were no squabbles in the initial meeting, although if Pepper is really nervous, that might be inhibiting him, so don't be surprised or worried if there is a bit of squabbling next time. Patrick's excitement at seeing his new chum sounds adorable! But really the main advice is just space, space, space - the more they have, the better their chances of getting along, both initially and long term. It's also good that they're different ages - having two go through adolescence at the same time can be hard work, but Pepper should be past the worst of all that which makes things a lot more mellow. I really hope they get along well, and thank you for giving them both a great new home! |
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Post by jolovespiggies on Feb 28, 2017 9:26:52 GMT
Wow Bean love, that is fantastic. I think they have thought of just about everything.
Hugs
Jo xx
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Post by 3piggles on Mar 6, 2017 16:36:55 GMT
Hello and welcome to Wheekers I hope your intros go perfectly |
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