Could I have some quick introduction advice?

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pinklizzy

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Hi,

Our 6 weeks was finally up on Tuesday and as I've had this afternoon of and can be around to supervise, I have introduced my neutered boar to his two new wives today! (He is approx 5yrs old and the girls are 10 weeks)
I have put them all together in the run and it seems to have gone well
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(I apologise for my little girl in the backround but she wanted to see what mummy was up to with her 'bimbies'!)

They have been out there for about an hour now and during that time I've cleaned out and disinfected the large hutch with F10, as Squeak was living there on his own previously. I've also washed and dried the cosies so everything is nice and clean and hopefully neutral!
My worry is that after a lovely sunny morning here, it looks like it might pour down very soon :)>>>
I don't want them to be out there getting soaked, although they do have some shelter, but I'm worried that it might not leave them long enough to get settled if I have to bring them in soon?
 
Initial acceptance should have happened in the first half hour, so I think you should be able to bring them inside if you haven;t winessed any aggression; they will be in the dominance phase now. Just remove any hideys and corners where one of the piggies can feel trapped until things settle a bit down.
 
Thank you! I'll keep an eye on them still for now but it's good to know they should be ok to come in if it rains (after all, we are in Wales!) I'll take out the igloo that's in the hutch too.
 
Well, it rained so all three are now in the hutch. Just had a peek and Squeak is chilled out in the hay with the girls exploring their new space, I'm so relieved it has gone ok so far and really pleased that he isn't on his own any more :)
 
Gorgeous pigs! And I love the colour co ordination!:) hope they all get along with no problems!:)
 
Whispa5 said:
Gorgeous pigs! And I love the colour co ordination!:) hope they all get along with no problems!:)
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I know! When we went to see them at the RSPCA, it was amazing how closely Miranda's markings matched Squeak's!
 
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