munchmonster
Forum Donator 2024/25
Following Wilbur's departure for the rainbow bridge his companion of 5 years, Tilly, was very quiet and withdrawn, so after a week I decided she needed a companion or two. I adopted 2 young bonded sows from a rescue but bonding hasn't been going well.
I followed the process but they didn't like her so after talking to the very good rescue I had to split the c&c set up down the middle, but giving Tilly the upstairs section in her half.
They seemed to be reasonably ok as neighbours as there is no teeth chattering and they do acknowledge each other's presence.
Yesterday I tried re-introducing one new piggy and my older girl on my lap but although there was no fighting, there was teeth chattering and 1 bite from the younger one. Tonight I tried again and it went slightly better but Tilly looks scared so tomorrow I have to try again but with the other new sow.
My big problem is that I worry if bonding doesn't happen they will all be living in a space that it too small for them and cleaning the current set up is a nightmare. Its important to me that they are all happy, so I hope that they will all be able to be together soon. Anyone had this problem? All suggestions welcome.
Sorry for the quality of the pic
I followed the process but they didn't like her so after talking to the very good rescue I had to split the c&c set up down the middle, but giving Tilly the upstairs section in her half.
They seemed to be reasonably ok as neighbours as there is no teeth chattering and they do acknowledge each other's presence.
Yesterday I tried re-introducing one new piggy and my older girl on my lap but although there was no fighting, there was teeth chattering and 1 bite from the younger one. Tonight I tried again and it went slightly better but Tilly looks scared so tomorrow I have to try again but with the other new sow.
My big problem is that I worry if bonding doesn't happen they will all be living in a space that it too small for them and cleaning the current set up is a nightmare. Its important to me that they are all happy, so I hope that they will all be able to be together soon. Anyone had this problem? All suggestions welcome.
Sorry for the quality of the pic