A Hard Decision!

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I had an earlier thread regarding this. We have since gone to the vet, cleaned out cages thoroughly replaced everything and given two of everything and even had them separated for the night. Unfortunately the vet was not to helpful and said there nothing more to be done if we have already tried all the usual methods. Both pigs have gone for each other numerous times and blood would have been drawn if we hadn't separeted them each time. We don't know what to do, we aren't in a situation do get a another cage, we have already given them half a room more than 10 square feet. Since separation last night they haven't shown any love for each other whatsoever and they are so lonely on their own. Obama especially needs a lot of attention and I worried of becoming depressed. What do you think we should do!? We are wondering if we should give both to a rescue or take one and pair them off with a neutered female (assuming this is best situation) - we can't get two extra piggies although thats what I would ideally do. Its not about us its what is best for the piggies! Please help the vet wasn't a great deal of help and it seems like everytime we leave them to it they will go mental together and I don't want to think about what could happen.
 
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Sorry to hear they're still not getting on. Unfortunately vets aren't always great on guinea behaviour! Have you looked at barmy for boars website - it's got lots of tips about boars!

How old are they?

Is there any way you can split their existing space so that they live next to each other for a while - they can still smell and see each other through the wire but not hurt each other? Things may settle down.

You will have trouble finding a neutered sow as it's quite a risky op and most rescues don't routinely neuter sows for this reason.

Sophie
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Thats is want we have done but they are still aware of each other and i don't want to be depressed .................
 
I know just how disappointing it is when you have two piggies that lived together quite happily and then wham! they won't anymore! :{

I have this several years ago with litter brothers, Shaun and Stuart. They had lived together since birth. I thought everything was fine. I didn't see any evidence of fighting or anything. Then one day I noticed something on Stuart's back ... it was an abscess that had burst! A big abscess! Both Shaun and Stuart are long-haired so it was not obvious that Shaun had been biting Stuart's back over a period of time.

I had to separate them. I had Stuart neutered first and then Shaun, because it is costly. Both now live with two sows each. I have to say that I was worried about Shaun attacking the sows but he is an absolute sweetie with them. He even stands back and lets them have the pick of the food before himself.

Unfortunately, sometimes boars just won't live together. Your option really is for them to live alongside each other but separate or get them neutered and then they can live with sows.

But at the end of the day, you will probably end up with another cage and more piggies. It's a difficult one!
 
Hi, what is the news on your boys? Have you had them both rehomed or kept one? Would like to know how you are getting on. Thinking of you! x
 
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Hi, what is the news on your boys? Have you had them both rehomed or kept one? Would like to know how you are getting on. Thinking of you! x
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Hey thank you for your support! We have ended rehoming both, which was a heart breaking decision. They were with a family member until recently who has had piggies for years and she tried to see if she could get them to calm them down by introducing them over the last few days on neutral territory but by doing this it actually resulted it Gomez being injured, but thankfully not too badly. We were going to keep both but living separately but we realised we couldnt give them time, space and the attention they deserved. They were needing both separate floor time (everytime time they were in the same space no matter the size they just went for each other) and we needed an extra cage and we only live in a two bedroom flat. My hubby and I made the final decision to say we should rehome both cause we couldn't chose between the two as they have such individual personalities, so decided to rehome both but we are still going to be in their lives as the have gone to a great rescue called PAWWS in our local area and we can keep in touch with their progress for the first few months which is great. However, we have since found out they will be separated completely has they are not good with each other. I miss them greatly but it certainly was for the best, we have decided that in the new year we will be putting our names down with the rescue so we can rehome an established pair of piggies - its unbelieveable how many people just abandon piggies for whatever reason. I know it may look like to some we gave up on Obama and Gomez but when the girl who took the piggies to the rescue from the our home agreed we were doing the right thing and even if we did have keep one piggy the dangers of neutering and then introducing a girl were never going to be a guarantee either. The girl from PAWWS feels Obama may be suited to be on his own now cause it seems he is happy going about it own business but still craves the attention of constant human contact which we can't provide as we both work full time. I hope all the best for Ozzy and Marley from your photo they look like such cute wee piggies. Ill still be on here so hope you can keep me up to date with all their antics. Hopefully it won't be long before we can have some piggies again of our own to love as much as we love Obama and Gomez xx
 
I'm so sorry to hear that but I'm sure people will agree that you put the interests of the piggies first. And you're not giving up on piggies either, which is great. Good luck in your search and let us know whatever happens to Obama and Gomez (great names, BTW). x>>
 
Hey WendyWoo, nobody is going to think you gave up on Obama and Gomez, we know you did everything you could, and at the end of the day you acted in the piggies' best interests, not thinking of yourself, which is good. I had to rehome my 3 piggies a couple of months back, and it's not a decision you take lightly, I know.

If the people at PAWWS can look out for the right piggies for you, I'm sure you'll make great piggy parents, and in the meantime you can do as I do, and enjoy everyone else's piggies.
 
I'm sorry you had to have them rehomed but like has been said before you have definately done the right thing and havent given up on them! sometimes people just dont get on and i guess its the same in the animal world! I am sure you will be piggy parents again and until then you can help me figure out what i'm doing with my two!
 
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