Bonding after a short separation

[LittleBear]

My 5 year old sow had an operation on Tuesday which left her with three wounds and I was told to separate her from her two friends for a few days with bars between them, which I did. All healing really well, I assume they need bonding again after this separation?

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m glad she is ok

Yes, a neutral territory reintroduction is needed.

I’ve added our bonding guide below

Thread 'Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics'

Jan 23, 2019

1 Introduction
2 Pre-bonding
- Quarantine and sexing
- The need for a plan B
- The rule-breaker: Youngsters under 4 months (sub-teenage)
3 Setting up an introduction
- Getting to know each other
- ‘Buddy baths’ – why not
- Scent swapping - why not
- Setting up a neutral bonding area
- How to start the bonding
4 Acceptance phase: Do we like...

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• Forum: Behaviour, Bonds and Species Understanding

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