How much to castrate a baby boar?

[Threepigs]

We are considering castrating our boars, can anyone please advise approx how much we should expect to pay (we are in the South West).

Many thanks

 

[Nikki]

I don't think you can get a baby castrated, I think they have to be at least 6 months or over a certain weight, The price varies and is probably around £40.

 

[Threepigs]

Thank you.

 

[bettypig]

i would recomend going to an exotic vets but it does not change there behaviour if they dont get along castrating them wont help also ask to have gas used on them injectable anastetic should any really be used if they have any work done on there teeth i paid £40 good luck

 

[minky]

Hiya

You will have to wait until they are around 5-6 months but can depend on the vets you use.

Prices can also vary i pay £35 for mine to be done and thats around the cheapest also make sure when you call that the price you pay includes any after care and medication

They can use disolvable stitches as well internally which are much better 2 out of my 3 boys that i had done have had no problems but Sammy got an infection and the wound swole up like 2 golf balls but hes fine now

If theres anything else you want to know then just ask there is plenty of advice out there both pro's and cons

 

[maryh]

Bettypig,

Injectable aneasthetic is not suitable for gps,and they do not need it for most dental work.

MaryH (my login has changed my user name,am trying to get old account back!

 

[CharlottiesPiggies]

yeah the minimum age is 5-6 months, Harley was 6 months when I had him done, you cant have it done too early as it can be too much of a shock to their system.

 

[Jane]

Sorry, no advice, but round here it's about £50. It depends where you live and what vet you go to really.

 

[Threepigs]

Thanks all.