Many thanks for your reply. We will have to think again… How long can Pablo be on his own and if we find another mature male are they likely to bond?
Provided he is still eating, maintaining his weight and otherwise happy, you have a few weeks to find a new friend for him.
A successful bond comes down entirely to character compatibility. He needs to find the right friend and this is why dating at a rescue is safest - you can be assured you are bringing home the right piggy.
Age does not really come into it - If you end up with two piggies who want to be dominant, they are going to fight no matter their ages.
If you buy one from a pet shop, which is absolutely fine to do, but it does come with a risk that they won’t be compatible. More boar pairs make it together than not though but as I said above, while babies are often accepted, it’s not a 100% guarantee. It can be easier to bond them with a baby though if you don’t have the option to date at a rescue. A plan for needing a separate cage so they can live side by side is a wise move if you need to get a piggy from anywhere other than a reputable rescue.
in addition to the green links to our guides I added in above, this one will also help you.
If you need to carry out a bonding yourself then do read the bonding guide I linked in as it explains the full neutral territory bonding process.
Looking After a Bereaved Guinea Pig
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