Tips on introducing a new piggy

[Fmdonlan1988]

Sadly I recently lost one of my 2 boars (his name is rumble). We have no idea why he died. It left the one boar on his own, (named squeak), so we needed to get him another for company. He perked up after a few days and started getting on with his life. We have adopted another boar (cookie), that needed to be housed with another. Both similar ages etc. We currently at the stage where they are separated but can see each other through the bars. This weekend we are planning on introducing them on neutral ground. Does anyone have any other tips etc.
Thanks

 

[Piggies&buns]

I'm sorry for your loss.

This guide explains how to carry out a bonding - Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics

 

[Wiebke]

Hi
I am very sorry for your loss.

Please follow the step-by-step advice in our comprehensive bonding guide, which takes you through all stages of the complex bonding process that takes around two week with respect to the approprate behaviours and dynamics for each stage so you can work out how things are going.

You may also find our behaviours guides helpful:
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs
A - Z of Guinea Pig Behaviours