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Well I bet that was a surprise! Thanks for all your help, not just in this thread but in all the others. I really feel like we're completely ready now. Can someone let me know how I can donate some money to the forum? Seems only fair!
 
I'm a bit late to the party on this thread.
I've two c&c cages, one on the floor and one raised (I really should put one above the other). I find the raised one easier to clean, but I get inside the one on the floor and kneel down with the piggies to hand feed. They jump up on my knee, and I love it...especially as they don't really like being stroked, So it gives me good interaction with them. This probably wouldn't be an option with the ferplast cage though.
I also restrict pellets to hand feeding only, which is a good way to tame the piggies, although it may not be an option at first if they are very skittish.
Looking forward to seeing your new babies, and enjoy your holiday!
 
Tommywing5b7 said:
Well I bet that was a surprise! Thanks for all your help, not just in this thread but in all the others. I really feel like we're completely ready now. Can someone let me know how I can donate some money to the forum? Seems only fair!
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It was a bit of a surprise. I suspected it though and at the free health check (my P@H does a free health check after 10 days) the vet confirmed it. You need to pm @sport_billy to ask about donations. Click on the envelope next to the bell icon and then click start conversation.
 
Ok tomorrow is the big day!

Looks like P@H only has boars but to be honest I don't mind. My daughter and i have been waiting since February so if there are creatures who need a loving home we will take them 🥰.

Obviously well just get two, but that's ok. I read the thread on cleaning their junk 😂.

How stinky are they from 1-10? If 1 is nothing and 10 is foul? Asking on behalf of my wife 😬
 
How exciting!
I've only ever had boars so don't know about in camparision to sows, but I'd rate them at a 2 on the stinky scale. I do spot clean and poop pick everyday and do a full clean once a week. They live in my bedroom, and I never notice a smell tbh. Unless I've just gotten use to it of course!
 
I’m a little late to the party but I definitely agree with what another member said about the importance of an exotic vet. I once spent almost £500 on a LOT of medication over the course of half a year to treat my pig for URI he didn’t even have. The regular vets can treat guinea pigs but usually misdiagnose. Very unfortunate for us lol, we now always see our exotic vet!
With boars, my two are extremely stinky haha. I have one who has a ‘cauliflower willy’ and so it gets pretty smelly sometimes. My other boy is terminally ill so his poops stink the house out! Owning them is not always pleasant in that regard but definitely worth it! :)
 
KayBalor said:
How exciting!
I've only ever had boars so don't know about in camparision to sows, but I'd rate them at a 2 on the stinky scale. I do spot clean and poop pick everyday and do a full clean once a week. They live in my bedroom, and I never notice a smell tbh. Unless I've just gotten use to it of course!
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A 2 is acceptable!
 
Do you bathe them quite often then?


Little Ones said:
I’m a little late to the party but I definitely agree with what another member said about the importance of an exotic vet. I once spent almost £500 on a LOT of medication over the course of half a year to treat my pig for URI he didn’t even have. The regular vets can treat guinea pigs but usually misdiagnose. Very unfortunate for us lol, we now always see our exotic vet!
With boars, my two are extremely stinky haha. I have one who has a ‘cauliflower willy’ and so it gets pretty smelly sometimes. My other boy is terminally ill so his poops stink the house out! Owning them is not always pleasant in that regard but definitely worth it! :)
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Do you bathe them quite often then?
 
Tommywing5b7 said:
Do you bathe them quite often then?




Do you bathe them quite often then?
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I give them bum baths as and when I feel they need it but I clean the one with the dodgy willy daily (not a full on bath just a bit of a clean to make sure he smells fresher). You might find that your boys don’t have this, I don’t think it’s that common, which means it’s nothing to worry about for you. It basically lots of excess skin and it’s unlikely that both boys you get would have it, so if you find one looks a little different then maybe give it a google :)
 
Yay! Did you double check they’re girls? Don’t rely on p@h. Enjoy 😁 and try to resist getting more 😳🤣
 
Siikibam said:
Yay! Did you double check they’re girls? Don’t rely on p@h. Enjoy 😁 and try to resist getting more 😳🤣
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Yes the girl in the shop double checked and checked with another member of staff. I was satisfied too. They're really good in that store actually. I'm sure it varies.
 
Aw wow cuuuuuute pics look at their little faces. I’ve got fleece now tried everything but it works out better :)

Happy slaving
 
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