PB&U
New Born Pup
Hi all,
I’ve had 3 boars for about 5 years, and unfortunately over the last couple months, two of them had to be pts. All 3 of them lived in their own C&C cage next door to each other for company. Bambi, my last remaining pig, was probably the most anti-social of the 3 of them. So far, over the last week, he seems to be doing ok with no change in weight or behavior. Bambi is now a little over 5 1/2.
When looking on Craigslist just for kicks, I came across a super cute pair of boars, that are 3 years old. They look decently taken care of, and their family is looking to rehome them.
On one hand I’d love to get them. Looks wise they remind me of my 2 piggies that past, they are super cute, and I know I would give them an excellent home (I worry about who might else pick them up off Craigslist). It also feels lonely with only one pig. I can’t read Bambi’s mind, and he seems like he’s doing fine, but it seems so quiet and lonely for him when I’m gone.
On the other hand, I always planned on taking a few years off from Guinea pigs once all 3 of mine passed, so I’d have a little more freedom day to day and going on longer trips. I also am still grieving my other 2 pigs, and don’t know if I’m emotionally or mentally ready to start caring for 3 Guinea pigs again. And lastly, even though the new 2 and Bambi wouldn’t be in the same enclosure, I worry Bambi’s “manliness” next door might cause issues for the already established two.
So yeah, I don’t know what to do. I know I’d give them a great home, and they are so cute I worry where they might end up if I don’t get them.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Austin
I’ve had 3 boars for about 5 years, and unfortunately over the last couple months, two of them had to be pts. All 3 of them lived in their own C&C cage next door to each other for company. Bambi, my last remaining pig, was probably the most anti-social of the 3 of them. So far, over the last week, he seems to be doing ok with no change in weight or behavior. Bambi is now a little over 5 1/2.
When looking on Craigslist just for kicks, I came across a super cute pair of boars, that are 3 years old. They look decently taken care of, and their family is looking to rehome them.
On one hand I’d love to get them. Looks wise they remind me of my 2 piggies that past, they are super cute, and I know I would give them an excellent home (I worry about who might else pick them up off Craigslist). It also feels lonely with only one pig. I can’t read Bambi’s mind, and he seems like he’s doing fine, but it seems so quiet and lonely for him when I’m gone.
On the other hand, I always planned on taking a few years off from Guinea pigs once all 3 of mine passed, so I’d have a little more freedom day to day and going on longer trips. I also am still grieving my other 2 pigs, and don’t know if I’m emotionally or mentally ready to start caring for 3 Guinea pigs again. And lastly, even though the new 2 and Bambi wouldn’t be in the same enclosure, I worry Bambi’s “manliness” next door might cause issues for the already established two.
So yeah, I don’t know what to do. I know I’d give them a great home, and they are so cute I worry where they might end up if I don’t get them.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Austin
Yes my biggest concern is if these pigs ended up having medical issues, I would obviously take good care of them, but I certainly don’t want to step into that situation as I don’t feel mentally ready for it. Bambi’s actually gained a bit of weight recently, and still popcorns when I let him out for floor time. So far he seems unphased by not having company, but I’m sure it’s still important for them to have interaction with their own species. Thank you again, you’ve given me some things to think about