Getting a 4th piggy

[Bethanyxnicole]

Back in October I got 3 female piggies from a local store and I have been back every so often and realised the sister of one I have is still there. I’m wondering whether I should bring her home too. What’s the likely hood that this would work? I have the room and the ability to have 4 but I just want to know anyone’s experiences that may be similar.

 

[Wiebke]

Back in October I got 3 female piggies from a local store and I have been back every so often and realised the sister of one I have is still there. I’m wondering whether I should bring her home too. What’s the likely hood that this would work? I have the room and the ability to have 4 but I just want to know anyone’s experiences that may be similar.

Hi and welcome!

Personally I would give it a go; if your two sisters have a bond, then acceptance is even more likely anyway, especially at this young age when belonging is paramount. Sow quartets generally work better than trios.
Please follow the tips in our very detailed bonding guide so you can avoid the big no nos and learn to understand and judge the dynamics and behaviours through all stages of the much more complex bonding process than you'd expect: Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics

Sows: Behaviour and female health problems (including ovarian cysts)

 

[Bethanyxnicole]

the 3 I already have are very well bonded so I’m worried it may break their bond? Would this happen or would the original 3 be fine

 

[Wiebke]

the 3 I already have are very well bonded so I’m worried it may break their bond? Would this happen or would the original 3 be fine

You are not breaking any bonds, unlike with boars where the stress of the addition of a third or fourth boar can cause bonded boars to fall out. Sows are wired to live in groups.

You will find group bonding dynamics with lots of pictures and videos in the bonding guide which I have linked into my previous post. Please take the time to read it - you should find it really helpful as it talks you through the whole process step by step so you can use the guide as a resource to refer to all the way.

 

[Merab]

Hope all goes well

 

[Bill & Ted]

Aw, I would get her if you can, do let us know how you get along x

 

[Incredipigs]

I've added many girls to my group and never had any fighting at all