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Please help with my piggy situation

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One of my two Guinea pigs died today. I am getting a new one tomorrow. I just wanted to say that my piggy had his legs splayed out and looked ill the day before he died. If you see your piggy do something similar, please take them to the vets. I was going to take him to the vets today but was too late. Also, does anyone has bonding tips for two boars. I would get a girl to pair with Nigel but he hasn’t been neutered yet as he is too young. Please help!
 
I’m so sorry for your loss.
They can sadly go downhill very quickly but can also hide symptoms

You are doing the right thing in getting him a friend particularly if he is very young, but if this is an on spec bonding (ie you’re buying a new piggy from somewhere rather than dating him at a rescue so he can choose his own friend), then ensure you have a back up plan in case they aren’t character compatible and the bonding fails (ie living in separate but side by side cages)
If you are buying a pet shop piggy, please ensure you check the sex of the new piggy to ensure you don’t inadvertently bring home a female

Please ensure you carry out the bonding in neutral territory. The guide below details how to carry out a bonding
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics

Space is key with boars - a 180x60cm (6ft x 2ft) cage.
 
I’m so sorry you have lost your piggy. Good luck with the bonding. How old is your remaining pig and how old is the new one? I have bonded a 7 month old with a 4 week old. It went really well and they are really good friends. Read the guides above and 🤞 for a good bonding day. It can take a quite a few hours so make sure you are around to keep an eye on things and don’t rush it.
 
My piggy is only about 3 months and the have to be 4 months to be neutered. Also, I do have the space for them. I’m only a kid tho so I’m not sure about a backup plan as my parents would have to pay but I’m sure they would if necessary.
 
Guineapiglover9000 said:
My piggy is only about 3 months and the have to be 4 months to be neutered. Also, I do have the space for them. I’m only a kid tho so I’m not sure about a backup plan as my parents would have to pay but I’m sure they would if necessary.
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Please do consider using a rescue to get a new friend for Nigel.
They will help with advice and support, and also ensure you get a heathy guinea pig who has been correctly sexed.
 
So sorry for your loss.
You have been given very good advice so far.
I hope all goes well with the new piggy and bonding.

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Swissgreys said:
Please do consider using a rescue to get a new friend for Nigel.
They will help with advice and support, and also ensure you get a heathy guinea pig who has been correctly sexed.
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I have found a rescue for Nigel and they are going to meet tomorrow
 
That’s good news, you’re very lucky to get dating set up at a rescue so quickly, it usually takes weeks if not months to get through waiting lists and home checks.
Is this a reputable rescue on our list ?
 
Piggies&buns said:
That’s good news, you’re very lucky to get dating set up at a rescue so quickly, it usually takes weeks if not months to get through waiting lists and home checks.
Is this a reputable rescue on our list ?
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I’m not sure how to check
 
Guineapiglover9000 said:
I’m not sure how to check
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This is our rescue locator - Rescue Locator

We know all the rescues on here will quarantine and properly sex piggies. They will ensure piggies are completely healthy (and in the case of sows, not pregnant) before rehoming and will carry out home checks of new owners to ensure their piggies are going somewhere suitable. Some will also carry out bonding so you can be sure the piggies are compatible before you bring a new piggy home and then offer ongoing support should a bond run into problems down the line (as can happen when dealing with teen boars). Therefore you know that you won’t be taking unexpected risks when rehoming piggies from any of these rescues. You would need to be on these rescues waiting lists (sometimes for weeks before a suitable piggy becomes available) and they would carry out a check of your set up to ensure it meets standards.

If you are rehoming from somebody who has set up a rescue in their own back garden (which anybody can do without regulation), then you need to take all the precautions as if you were buying from a pet shop or breeder - that is ensure you check the sex of the new piggy yourself and don’t take their word for it, be prepared that the piggy may not be properly quarantined and could therefore pass on illness (you cannot carry out a quarantine yourself as your piggy is too young to be alone), and that you could run into bonding problems
 
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