Death of friend

Harry&Rex

Harry&Rex

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Hi all,
I had 2 boars - father & son apparently. We lost the dad last week, he sadly had cancer. His son is 4 years old & we are wondering whether to get him a friend. I’ve had differing advice regards putting with a young male or a older chap- what’s recommended ? . He’s eating well & seems ok. Thank you
 
I’m sorry for your loss.
Well done on thinking about getting your piggy a friend. He does need one. When it comes to bonding, it’s all about compatibility and not age. You could bond with a young one and they don’t get in. Same goes for an older piggy.

I’d suggest you contact some rescues and see if it can be arranged for him to go dating and choose his own friend.

If you decide to go down the pet shop/breeder/private then you need to have a plan b in case they don’t get along. They could live as neighbours if things don’t work out. The other thing you’d have to consider is quarantining new piggy for two weeks in a separate room - if he is older than four months.

Rescue Locator
 
Hi and welcome
Hi and welcome

I am very sorry for your loss.

The best place for finding a new friend of your son's liking and allowing him a say in who he wants to be with is a good welfare standard rescue what offers rescue dating. It also means that you can neatly avoid all the usual pitfalls that come with bought or privately rehomed piggies and that you do not have to worry about a fall-out and the need of a plan B. Age is actually much less important that mutual liking and a character match. Piggies of all ages can be bonded with piggies of all ages, as long as they can have a say as to whether they want to be with other.
It is well worth going on a waiting list and looking a bit further afield for a good rescue and total peace of mind.

You may find the information in these links here very helpful in making any informed decisions:
Rescues (Adoption and Dating), Shops, Breeders or Online? - What to consider when getting guinea pigs (tells you in detail about dating and the adoption process)
A Comprehensive Guide to Guinea Pig Boars (has chapter on companionship challenges and advice)
Death, Dying, Terminal Illness; Human Grieving and Bereaved Companions: Information and Support for Owners and Their Children
 
Sorry for your loss! I hope you can get a rescue's help in finding your remaining boy a new friend. Wishing you luck :tu:


(PS If perchance your boars originally came from a rescue, most good rescues will be there to help in the event of problems with their adoptees, so it's best to get in touch with them first.)
 
Just wanted to say z I’m so sorry you lost your Daddy Pig, sending hugs at this sad time. I hope you can take your little son piggie boar bonding so he can choose a new friend 😊 Have a look on the rescue locator, most offer boar dating
 
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