Pigmom95
New Born Pup
Hello all,
I’ve read the very helpful and informative post about bonding but I have a few things I’m still a little unsure of! I’m hoping somebody can help me.
My beloved piggie Scruff passed away in January, leaving behind her sister Ginger who is roughly 3.5 years (she was adopted). I’ve been on the hunt for a sow of similar age and I’ve hopefully found one.
My query is- I know you are supposed to quarantine them in case of illnesses etc, but the pig I may be getting at some point (covid etc), is from a breeder. (I wanted to adopt but tried ALL local rescues and could not find one). This pig is of similar age and is a retired piggie whose previously had 2 litters. Ginger is starting to get a little withdrawn and depressed due to being alone, so I wondered when I can eventually get this pig, what is more important-Quarantining them apart to make sure the new pig doesn’t have any illnesses etc, or putting them together because ginger is withdrawn and clearly struggling? As the pig is from a breeder I doubt it will have any illnesses, but of course you can never be sure.
Also, do I need to get all new toys for what will hopefully be their home pending them getting on. I read if things in the cage have gingers scent on, it could make things difficult for the bonding process..but of course I would rather not by everything new if possible as I have a lot of lovely toys in gingers cage and as you know they can be expensive! What do you all think?
Thanks so much in advance and hoping everyone is keeping well & safe xx
I’ve read the very helpful and informative post about bonding but I have a few things I’m still a little unsure of! I’m hoping somebody can help me.
My beloved piggie Scruff passed away in January, leaving behind her sister Ginger who is roughly 3.5 years (she was adopted). I’ve been on the hunt for a sow of similar age and I’ve hopefully found one.
My query is- I know you are supposed to quarantine them in case of illnesses etc, but the pig I may be getting at some point (covid etc), is from a breeder. (I wanted to adopt but tried ALL local rescues and could not find one). This pig is of similar age and is a retired piggie whose previously had 2 litters. Ginger is starting to get a little withdrawn and depressed due to being alone, so I wondered when I can eventually get this pig, what is more important-Quarantining them apart to make sure the new pig doesn’t have any illnesses etc, or putting them together because ginger is withdrawn and clearly struggling? As the pig is from a breeder I doubt it will have any illnesses, but of course you can never be sure.
Also, do I need to get all new toys for what will hopefully be their home pending them getting on. I read if things in the cage have gingers scent on, it could make things difficult for the bonding process..but of course I would rather not by everything new if possible as I have a lot of lovely toys in gingers cage and as you know they can be expensive! What do you all think?
Thanks so much in advance and hoping everyone is keeping well & safe xx