So I got two pigs at the beginning of July and was told they were both females. Sunday we woke up to two babies! Vet visit today to make sure all was OK and we definitely have a male although he did really have to feel for his testis. He is being neutered tomorrow (yes they are separated atm and will be after for the 6 weeks) Vet suggested trying to separate them so they could see and smell each other so we can try reintroduce him to the family after. Atm they are in a double hutch, Mum and babies upstairs and pops down. so we are going to devise some sort of barrier so they can still see/smell each other.
My main question is this.... vet thinks one baby is a boy we have to go back next week for another check and then if he is we have to remove him after 3 weeks. So can we put him in with dad do you think? dad will be neutered and son obviously small so will there be any fighting tendencies there if they've been kept close by and recognise smells etc? I really want to keep the family together rather than rehoming and i'd love to bond them so they can stay together. I know males may fight so would like to hear experiences.
Any suggestions would be great!
My main question is this.... vet thinks one baby is a boy we have to go back next week for another check and then if he is we have to remove him after 3 weeks. So can we put him in with dad do you think? dad will be neutered and son obviously small so will there be any fighting tendencies there if they've been kept close by and recognise smells etc? I really want to keep the family together rather than rehoming and i'd love to bond them so they can stay together. I know males may fight so would like to hear experiences.
Any suggestions would be great!