Adding piggies?

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I have 2 sows who are now 4. They have been together since babies. I had 3 but lost one earlier this year (you may have seen my posts about it). All 3 got on well together and it was obvious Misty and Storm missed their sister. They have now settled to being a pair and are happy together. They are not cuddly piggies together but will take it in turns to share the comfy spots and like to be together.

My question is - now they are getting older, should I introduce another piggie or two so that if anything happens they will not be alone? I know that they would not cope with being by themselves. I could wait until something happens (touch wood not for a long time yet) or do I act now? I have been thinking about this for a while and want to do what is right for my girls. They have a big enough house for 3 or 4 and I could cope financially with having more (thanks to vet account!) but my own interests are not coming into it, want what is best for them.

Hoping this makes sense now! xx
 
I know where you are coming from; I was in a similar situation two years ago when I had only two piggies, and my older one was starting to lose condition. I rehomed two girls (after a single intro failed) and was rewarded by my remaining piggy being very sad, but not pining. That was a huge relief for me! I'd really come hate those mad scrambles to try and set up piggy dating trip to a promising rescue for my lonely survivor.

I would strongly recommend going for two girls, so they will have each other and you would not be faced with an outsider situation, as is very likely with adding a third piggy to a well bonded pair. That way, you also avoid any hierarchy upsets and introductions should go much more smoothly. Four sows already constitute a group.

If you would consider looking round rescues within your reach to find a suitable couple of sows, that would be great!
 
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Thankyou for your advice, just want to do the best for my pair. And yes, rescue is now the only option! Would not consider buying when I have (if I do say so myself!) a lovely home for some piggies xx
 
Wishing you the best of luck!

PS: Try to pm tillythepig in Mildenhall; he fosters for the RSPCA. Norfolk rescue is mostly closed down at the moment.
 
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