Canadian Tables for c&c cages?

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I would like to get piggies, and I don't know what table I should use, I need a sturdy one. For at least 3 boars or 1 boar and 2 females... What cage size too, idk? Please help
 
You cannot keep three boars together as they will fight. Boars must be kept in pairs only to be successful long term.

The cage size needed for two boars is a 5x2 c&c which measures around 180x77cm
The cage size for one neutered boar living with two sows is also the same, a 5x2
 
Hello and welcome!

C&C cages are a great option and can be customised to your liking. Not too sure on tables, but you could always construct a stand out of C&C grids (you can then utilise the space underneath).
Regarding cage size, @Piggies&buns has said it already, a 2x5 for a boar pair (minimum recommended) or neutered male and two girls. Of course, more space is always better ☺️
 
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Hello and welcome!

C&C cages are a great option and can be customised to your liking. Not too sure on tables, but you could always construct a stand out of C&C grids (you can then utilise the space underneath).
Regarding cage size, @Piggies&buns has said it already, a 2x5 for a boar pair (minimum recommended) or neutered male and two girls. Of course, more space is always better ☺️
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Thank-you! I really appreciate it, I need a table tho, so my dog doesn't get to them
 
Piggies&buns said:
You cannot keep three boars together as they will fight. Boars must be kept in pairs only to be successful long term.

The cage size needed for two boars is a 5x2 c&c which measures around 180x77cm
The cage size for one neutered boar living with two sows is also the same, a 5x2
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Thank-you! I did not know that having three boars would cause trouble, but could I have two boars and two females?
 
LittleLightz said:
Thank-you! I did not know that having three boars would cause trouble, but could I have two boars and two females?
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No, not in the same cage as that will also cause fights between boys.
You can only have one neutered boar in with any sows - so if you want four piggies, it must be either four sows or one neutered boar with three sows.

The cage size needed for four piggies is a 6x2 which is around 210x77cm

If you were to want two boars and two sows, then they would have to be two separate pairs in two separate cages. Either a boar pair in one cage (a 5x2 c&c) and a sow pair in another cage (two sows need a 4x2). But then, they would ideally need to be kept in separate rooms - bonded boar pairs should ideally be kept away from sow pheromones at all times. For a bonded boar pair, smelling sows can cause them to fight and fall out.
Or two separate pairs made up one neutered boar living with one sow in each cage (again, a 4x2 is the size needed for a neutered boar/one sow pair)

Do you have a rescue centre nearby where you can get a neutered boar?
 
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Piggies&buns said:
No, not in the same cage as that will also cause fights between boys.
You can only have one neutered boar in with any sows - so if you want four piggies, it must be either four sows or one neutered boar with three sows.

The cage size needed for four piggies is a 6x2 which is around 210x77cm

If you were to want two boars and two sows, then they would have to be two separate pairs in two separate cages. Either a boar pair in one cage (a 5x2 c&c) and a sow pair in another cage (two sows need a 4x2). But then, they would ideally need to be kept in separate rooms - bonded boar pairs should ideally be kept away from sow pheromones at all times. For a bonded boar pair, smelling sows can cause them to fight and fall out.
Or two separate pairs made up one neutered boar living with one sow in each cage (again, a 4x2 is the size needed for a neutered boar/one sow pair)

Do you have a rescue centre nearby where you can get a neutered boar?
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I have a rescue center yes, but I don't know if they nurture male boars...
 
LittleLightz said:
I have a rescue center yes, but I don't know if they nurture male boars...
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Its very important that you check that.
If you get a boy which isn’t neutered, then you obviously will not be able to put him in the same cage with any sows.
Boars need to be neutered and have been neutered for at least six weeks before being bonded with any sows.
 
Piggies&buns said:
Its very important that you check that.
If you get a boy which isn’t neutered, then you obviously will not be able to put him in the same cage with any sows.
Boars need to be neutered and have been neutered for at least six weeks before being bonded with any sows.
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Okay, thankyou for the info
 
I agree with what has all been said above. Regarding the table question, do you have an Ikea near you? I just got a few tables from Ikea as they are pretty inexpensive and sturdy.
 
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