Bereaved Boar

[Piggysweeks]

Our little pease lost his buddy Lemmy this morning and is really distressed without him.
I calmed him down and gave him veggies and he will nibble them but then he just calls out for lemmy.
I have tried 3-4 times now to put him back in the hutch but he just wont settle on his own and screams till i snuggle him again.
I tried him with a teddy a hot water bottle and ticking clock and even attempted a picture of lemmy for him, but he wont settle whatso ever

I dont know what to do to help him?:...8...

 

[biscandmatt]

poor little thing was he with him when he passed? or was lemmy away from him when he passed? the reason i ask if because they need to see that their friend has died to start to beable to come to terms with it. if they don't know they've died and they're suddenly just gone, they can be very upset, calling for them.

if he does know he has died, then he is obviously just very upset. i think you have done the right thing giving him a teddy to help. i wouldn't bother with anything else like the clock. he will need extra love and attention.

is the hutch outdoors? is it possible something scared them both and this caused lemmy to pass? so now pease is too scared to be alone there? just trying to think of reasons for him being so upset.

of course, many pigs will continue to grieve for a long time for their friend. just comfort him and be there for him. make sure he doesn't start to lose weight aswell due to the stress and it would probably help him to have a new friend aswell. sometimes that is hard for us owners after we have lost a piggy, but you aren't replacing your lost one, just doing the best for the one who is left behind.

sorry for your loss. x

 

[Piggysweeks]

Lemmy and Pease live/d outside in a big piggy hutch we had just upgraded it last night.
I bought lemmy and Pease in for their Ivermec and bath and nail clipping.
Id nipped (as in it pinched) little Lemmy's ears with the scissors and he started to have a squeek, so thinking he was being a melodramtic little man i gave him a huggle, then he let out a gasp and went all floppy and before i could figure out what had happened he had passed.
All i can think is he had stressed so badly over the nip on his hear he had a heart attack.

I feel awfull although i know its not my fault i feel awfull.
So its nothing to do with the hutch, Pea has always been very wimpy and run to me when hes been scared.
but this takes the micky he is still eating but he just wont go on his own. hes just been sleeping and the moment he wakes up he shouts and i come running to let him know its ok, It breaks my heart to see him so upset like this.

Ill have a look but Pease is 1 and started getting humpy, so what do i look for a older boar or younger?

 

[biscandmatt]

Lemmy and Pease live/d outside in a big piggy hutch we had just upgraded it last night.
I bought lemmy and Pease in for their Ivermec and bath and nail clipping.
Id nipped (as in it pinched) little Lemmy's ears with the scissors and he started to have a squeek, so thinking he was being a melodramtic little man i gave him a huggle, then he let out a gasp and went all floppy and before i could figure out what had happened he had passed.
All i can think is he had stressed so badly over the nip on his hear he had a heart attack.

I feel awfull although i know its not my fault i feel awfull.
So its nothing to do with the hutch, Pea has always been very wimpy and run to me when hes been scared.
but this takes the micky he is still eating but he just wont go on his own. hes just been sleeping and the moment he wakes up he shouts and i come running to let him know its ok, It breaks my heart to see him so upset like this.

Ill have a look but Pease is 1 and started getting humpy, so what do i look for a older boar or younger?

if he didn't get to spend time with lemmy's body then he could be confused, calling for him because he doesn't know why he has gone. i suppose there is nothing you can do about that now though sadly.

he will just be scared now so just lots of extra reassurance is all you can do really. could you bring him inside to be close to you all the time? i don't know if you have done this already but he obviously see's you as his comfort right now and needs to know you are near-by. poor little thing. i can imagine it must be breaking your heart seeing him so upset.

sorry, it don't know what else to suggest really. just to keep comforting him and make sure he doesn't get ill or anything.

i am not sure what age would be best for his new friend to be honest. i hope someone else can advise. x

 

[PAMELAKT]

I lost a boar last year, mine were twins and extremely close. his brother didn't get to say goodbye to his body and he was fine with it. I wouldn't panic over that.

My boar was about 20 months old & a few weeks later I found him a new man friend in 9 month old Billy. It's worked really well & they're perfectly happy.

How old is your little man? You don't want 2 teenagers... If you live near a rescue then they may be able to help you with this, unfortunately I had to do it myself but it paid off for me...

I was told to give my boy a teddy but he totally ignored it! Keep him happy with lots of attention & yummy foods xx