MunchMummy
Junior Guinea Pig
Hello. So some time ago we bonded our beautiful 6 year old boar Albie with a little man called Checo. It was beautiful and Checo loved his uncle Albie.
Sadly, 2 days ago, we lost our beloved Albie. It was sudden and we already miss him so much.
This leaves Checo. Now about 5 months old and a complete boar. Initially, we went to local rescues to see what was available. One has a 6-12 month old boar as a possible mate. However, he has to be chipped and neutered before they'll let him go which means it will be several weeks before he can come to us.
Nowhere else near us has any single boars. Which leaves us with neutering Checo and finding a girl or two for him. But again...this is several weeks wait.
This wouldn't be too much of an issue and I'm prepared to be patient, but already he seems much quieter and isn't out and about as much. He's mostly in his hidey. He is eating well and getting lots of cuddles. He is in a room where he can hear and smell other piggies. But I'm worried about him.
What do you guys think about finding a girl to live next to him until he is safe post-neuter...and then introduce them? Is this unfair on any new girl? I want to do what's best for Checo...but not at the expense of another pigs welfare. But I'm also worried about Checo being alone for too long!
They do keep us worrying don't they!
Thanks as ever for your patience and time.
Sadly, 2 days ago, we lost our beloved Albie. It was sudden and we already miss him so much.
This leaves Checo. Now about 5 months old and a complete boar. Initially, we went to local rescues to see what was available. One has a 6-12 month old boar as a possible mate. However, he has to be chipped and neutered before they'll let him go which means it will be several weeks before he can come to us.
Nowhere else near us has any single boars. Which leaves us with neutering Checo and finding a girl or two for him. But again...this is several weeks wait.
This wouldn't be too much of an issue and I'm prepared to be patient, but already he seems much quieter and isn't out and about as much. He's mostly in his hidey. He is eating well and getting lots of cuddles. He is in a room where he can hear and smell other piggies. But I'm worried about him.
What do you guys think about finding a girl to live next to him until he is safe post-neuter...and then introduce them? Is this unfair on any new girl? I want to do what's best for Checo...but not at the expense of another pigs welfare. But I'm also worried about Checo being alone for too long!
They do keep us worrying don't they!
Thanks as ever for your patience and time.