Need Advice: Should I Adopt Them?

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Glad you got them there is nothing better than the joy and popcorning you get from pigs who are just so happy x I'm sure there will be plenty of that! Did they say what size cage they were in before?
 
You're so right :) I'm so glad I decided to take them. I'm a little scared to cut their nails tomorrow as one girl has a black front paw and the nails are curling over, but they're struggling to walk properly x no, they didnt say but he seemed quite shocked by the 2x5 and said "wow! That'll be loads of space!" So I'm guessing it wasnt a very big cage :(
I will be expanding it, I just need to order more cubes x
 
That sounds fab bet the pigs didnt know that much space existed! A tip for your black nailed pig (ive had a few) if you are doing it by yourself cut the white paw first paying attention to the amount you remove then replicate on the black paw. I would leave slightly longer on black to be safe and little and more often is best on black. You will find at first you probably cant cut that short as the quick may be very long.

The more times you cut it should receed and then the nails will get shorter over time..

if they are very tough which they can be in older pigs it helps to bathe them first as it helps soften them up.
 
If you are taking them for a vet check, they dont charge alot, nor do dog groomers, I never cut my pigs nails and had them for 6 years, mine get done by a vet.

Cant wait to see pictures of them, I have some black grids if your interested? xx
 
Briony_Y said:
That sounds fab bet the pigs didnt know that much space existed! A tip for your black nailed pig (ive had a few) if you are doing it by yourself cut the white paw first paying attention to the amount you remove then replicate on the black paw. I would leave slightly longer on black to be safe and little and more often is best on black. You will find at first you probably cant cut that short as the quick may be very long.

The more times you cut it should receed and then the nails will get shorter over time..

if they are very tough which they can be in older pigs it helps to bathe them first as it helps soften them up.
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Thank you :) I'm going to take them to the vet to get their nails done first because they're curling round to the side and they seem to find it painful even if I pick up their feet :(
 
Toffeewoffee said:
If you are taking them for a vet check, they dont charge alot, nor do dog groomers, I never cut my pigs nails and had them for 6 years, mine get done by a vet.

Cant wait to see pictures of them, I have some black grids if your interested? xx
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I'm going to do that :) thank you. I'm going to take pictures of them today when I get them out for some floor time.
Ahh thats amazing! Definitely interested :D can you message me? Xx
 
I am not sure if you can accept PM's due to your low post count? But i will try x
 
Beautiful! These girls have really landed on their paws with you! They are going to be spoilt rotten. Be very proud of yourself for giving them a new start :)
 
MerryPip said:
Beautiful! These girls have really landed on their paws with you! They are going to be spoilt rotten. Be very proud of yourself for giving them a new start :)
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Thank you so much :) I had to take them, I felt so bad.
The only problem is that it looks as though three of the four are pregnant. I'm panicking quite a bit. I'll post pictures of the other girls then create a thread in the pregnancy section
 
phoenixx said:
Thank you so much :) I had to take them, I felt so bad.
The only problem is that it looks as though three of the four are pregnant. I'm panicking quite a bit. I'll post pictures of the other girls then create a thread in the pregnancy section
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Try not to panic.... I'm no good with pregnancy things but there are a few members who are so your thread will hopefully get you some more information. The ones you have are definitely all girls? It's not unknown for pet shops or owners to mis-sex them and tell you one thing when the opposite is true.... The other things to know is when they were last likely to have been with a male so you can estimate arrival dates. Where are you in the world @phoenix ? If you post your location on your profile it will help us target advice better as we have members all over the world (mainly UK but also US, Australia etc) There may be a good local rescue who can help and support you through pregnancy and possibly rehoming any babies you can't keep yourself.
 
I'm going to sex them again, I didnt think of that because the lady said she'd had them for 3 years, I think its best to double check. I sent her a message to ask if they'd been with boars but I havent received a reply. I'm in the UK, in Liverpool :)
Thank you for your advice x
 
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phoenixx said:
I'm going to sex them again, I didnt think of that because the lady said she'd had them for 3 years, I think its best to double check. I sent her a message to ask if they'd been with boars but I havent received a reply. I'm in the UK, in Liverpool :)
Thank you for your advice x
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Definitely worth a check then! It's not always the case that what you are told is correct! Well done for checking it all out though, you are doing the right things.
 
I'll check them in a little while, they're getting a little stressed as they've only been here a couple of days. Thank you, I'm trying to do whats best for them. Would them being in the same room as my two boars (different cages) have anyaffect on them? X
 
phoenixx said:
I'll check them in a little while, they're getting a little stressed as they've only been here a couple of days. Thank you, I'm trying to do whats best for them. Would them being in the same room as my two boars (different cages) have anyaffect on them? X
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No it shouldn't bother the girls, however you might want to keep the boys out of eye sight so it doesn't bother them
 
If they havent been fed very well may just be fat balls as they are now on a good diet.Two of mine a1 part shaped and I panicked when I first took them
 
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