new piggy

[amber20921]

I already have one piggy who is one year old and has lived by herself for this amount of time. Today i got another girl piggy , 8weeks old , when and how can i introduce them ?

 

[Wiebke]

Here is a collection of tips for introductions and a guide to sow behaviour! From the age I wouldn't think that there is much of a problem; most piggies won't attack babies.

Please be aware that dominance behaviour can look pretty rough to the uninitiated. The trick is to stand back unless there are bloody fights and bites or serious bullying that prevents the underpiggy from eating, drinking and sleeping. Anything else you have to accept; the piggies are working to a bonding protocol that determines the terms of their final relationship.

Best of luck - make sure that you have several hours time.

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