IgglesPiggles
Forum Donator 2024/25
Hello everyone. My 4 year old girl has lost two cage mates to illness in last 6 months. A reputable local rescue dont do bonding or dating as such but can give me another sow or even have adopters ready in next few days who want a third piggie. I work full-time although have the last 2 weeks of January as leave so would be around to manage a bond in a more relaxed fashion rather than over a weekend and back to being at work Monday with them alone to work it all out. She was quite a dominant character with previous one so I think it would be better to be there watching closely for a week or two if I do decide to take another. I would have gone for a neutered boar but none around at present. Finding it hard to decide which way to go and having a tough time thinking about rehoming her but of course would not have her live alone either. Do you think she will be ok waiting another month? She is quieter than usual, eating (not as much hay) but maintaining weight with slight loss only. I dont want to start all that syringe feeding so might be a risk to leave her without a friend for much longer in case she falls into a depression. What do you think? Any previous experiences with maximum length of time ok to leave piggy alone before new introductions start? Is it ok to leave it 6 weeks post bereavement? I want to do what is best for her. Thank you so much.