Adopting a neutered boar this weekend!

[Pxhione]

Hi there!
Warning... Heartbreaking story ahead.

So we have had the news today that we can adopt a beautiful crested boy named Starling this weekend. He was brought into the rescue last October at the age of only 20 weeks. His old owners got him as a present at 4 weeks of age from a backyard breeder for their child who liked him for a week and that was it. He was kept in a outdoor shed alone for the remaining 15 weeks of his life. Never held, never cleaned out and not fed fresh veg.
He came to the rescue very skinny, riddled with mites, ringworm and had missing fur. He was malnourished and dehydrated.
It has taken the brilliant rescue 7 months to be able to get him healthy and happy.
I am honoured to be chosen to give this boy the forever home he deserves with his soon to be 3 sisters.

I'm very excited to welcome Starling to my Herd. He is the black and white boar seen below.
I have only own Sows so I'm new to owning a boar. Does anyone have any tips for me?

Thanks in advance <3

 

[Swissgreys]

Congratulations to you and Sterling.
He looks lovely, and will hopefully settle in quickly to his new home.

 

[Betsy]

Oh what a beautiful boy little Starling is! Well done on being chosen to give him his forever home. @PigglePuggle has introduced boars to sows more recently than me so should be able to give you some tips! Be ready for a hump fest!

 

[Bill & Ted]

Oh poor boy what a life he’s had so far! We love boars here, they are just so daft! Wishing him a beautiful life with his ladies x

 

[piggieminder]

He's is sooo gorgeous, congratulations. I hope he settles in with you very quickly, I'm sure he will love to have some new companions.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi there!
Warning... Heartbreaking story ahead.

So we have had the news today that we can adopt a beautiful crested boy named Starling this weekend. He was brought into the rescue last October at the age of only 20 weeks. His old owners got him as a present at 4 weeks of age from a backyard breeder for their child who liked him for a week and that was it. He was kept in a outdoor shed alone for the remaining 15 weeks of his life. Never held, never cleaned out and not fed fresh veg.
He came to the rescue very skinny, riddled with mites, ringworm and had missing fur. He was malnourished and dehydrated.
It has taken the brilliant rescue 7 months to be able to get him healthy and happy.
I am honoured to be chosen to give this boy the forever home he deserves with his soon to be 3 sisters.

I'm very excited to welcome Starling to my Herd. He is the black and white boar seen below.
I have only own Sows so I'm new to owning a boar. Does anyone have any tips for me?

Thanks in advance <3

What a stunning boy!

Please make sure that Sterling is 6 weeks post his neutering operation if he is to be introduced to sows. The little baby now 7 years old baby in my avatar picture on the left is the daughter of a supposed safe over 5 weeks post-op boar (not one of mine); it can really happen as late as that. The 6 weeks recommendation follows RSPCA and any good standard UK rescue practice.
Neutered / De-sexed Boars And Neutering Operations: Myths And Facts

Take the time to carefully read our bonding guide. You will find it very helpful and interesting as it is very comprehensive, looking at both interactive behaviours AND various dynamics at every key stage of the complex bonding process. It also contains a chapter on mixed gender intros and deals with group dynamics as well as pair intros. Give Sterling time to settle in next to the piggies you want to introduce him to; if necessary in a divided and lined run.
Mixed gender bondings stand and fall with the initial acceptance by the sows and whether a hierarchy can be established or not.
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics

All the best!