about a month ago one of my boars died suddenly I bought a baby to keep him company and they got along straight away, now the remaining boar also died suddenly and not sure what to do for the best with the baby who is about 12 weeks old. i have another pair of adult boars and not sure whether it is advisable to try introducing all 3, or just try and rehome the baby, def dont want to get anymore after losing my other 2 as they died in pain and it was heartbreaking
can i introduce 10 week old boar to 2 adult boars?
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Trios of boars rarely work, they tend to fight a lot. You could try but it might cause your other boys to start fighting more and have a falling out. It would probably be best to re-home the baby.
Which country are you in?
Here in Britain, you have the option of "dating" single/bereaved piggies at a good rescue to let them choose a character compatible friend of their liking. I know that you are currently hurting, but you may find it rather difficult to find a good home; personally I found it a much more upsetting experience than expected when I had to rehome a couple of surprise babies due to a major illness in the close family and no back up to look after my piggies at any given moment.
Personally, I'd rather not risk upsetting your stable boar couple. Trios are great when they work out and the character combination is just right, but more often than not, you end up with an outsider problem of some sort.
Here in Britain, you have the option of "dating" single/bereaved piggies at a good rescue to let them choose a character compatible friend of their liking. I know that you are currently hurting, but you may find it rather difficult to find a good home; personally I found it a much more upsetting experience than expected when I had to rehome a couple of surprise babies due to a major illness in the close family and no back up to look after my piggies at any given moment.
Personally, I'd rather not risk upsetting your stable boar couple. Trios are great when they work out and the character combination is just right, but more often than not, you end up with an outsider problem of some sort.
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If you could find a new home for the baby that may be best if your not looking to get any more piggies.
Piggies are social creatures and need company as you probably know.
Adding the baby to the already settled group of two could cause alot of fights and may result in three single piggies who all refuse to get on, where you'd then have the trouble of finding them all friends again.
Hope that helps. (:
Piggies are social creatures and need company as you probably know.
Adding the baby to the already settled group of two could cause alot of fights and may result in three single piggies who all refuse to get on, where you'd then have the trouble of finding them all friends again.
Hope that helps. (:
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