Laurence20
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Hi folks, I was wondering if I could ask for your advice please. One of our piggies (22 months) died this afternoon. We need advice on companionship. Below is the history of the 4.
In June 17 we bought 4 beautiful male piggies. In August that year we had to split them up into 2 pairs as one of them decided to become too dominant.
In order of 'original' dominance:
Speedy
Sandy
Nuzzle
Trio - Passed this afternoon
We spent some time work out the best pairings.
In the end it was Speedy with Trio. Sandy and Nuzzle.
We bought a new hutch and split them up. The hutches faced each other so they could see and hear each other.
Last year we lived in a house with a nice garden. We tried reintroducing them to each other over the summer. They had plenty of toys, food, fresh grass (saved mowing), houses, safety places etc.
Unfortunately, Speedy and Sandy faced off too many times and we had to drop the towel on the 2 of them too many times. After a while it ended up being Sandy and Nuzzle ganging up on Speedy. Sometimes just Nuzzle and Speedy, During all of this Trio stayed out of the way. Trio was submissive to any of them. If Trio was any more laid back he would have fallen over.
We are not sure if they didn't see each other so much during the winter, as they had insulated covers down during the cold or windy weather.
Since Trio died we have moved Sandy in to a large indoor cage. Everything is new and fresh, an old house / bowl is thoroughly washed. we can keep an eye on him. So far he is eating and still drinking. We've got to get new toys, tunnels etc tomorrow.
My questions:
Is it worth trying to reintroduce Speedy (now single piggie) with the other pair now that his friend has passed?
Is it better to get a new piggie for Speedy?
Any other suggestions?
Thank you so much in advance for any help.
In June 17 we bought 4 beautiful male piggies. In August that year we had to split them up into 2 pairs as one of them decided to become too dominant.
In order of 'original' dominance:
Speedy
Sandy
Nuzzle
Trio - Passed this afternoon
We spent some time work out the best pairings.
In the end it was Speedy with Trio. Sandy and Nuzzle.
We bought a new hutch and split them up. The hutches faced each other so they could see and hear each other.
Last year we lived in a house with a nice garden. We tried reintroducing them to each other over the summer. They had plenty of toys, food, fresh grass (saved mowing), houses, safety places etc.
Unfortunately, Speedy and Sandy faced off too many times and we had to drop the towel on the 2 of them too many times. After a while it ended up being Sandy and Nuzzle ganging up on Speedy. Sometimes just Nuzzle and Speedy, During all of this Trio stayed out of the way. Trio was submissive to any of them. If Trio was any more laid back he would have fallen over.
We are not sure if they didn't see each other so much during the winter, as they had insulated covers down during the cold or windy weather.
Since Trio died we have moved Sandy in to a large indoor cage. Everything is new and fresh, an old house / bowl is thoroughly washed. we can keep an eye on him. So far he is eating and still drinking. We've got to get new toys, tunnels etc tomorrow.
My questions:
Is it worth trying to reintroduce Speedy (now single piggie) with the other pair now that his friend has passed?
Is it better to get a new piggie for Speedy?
Any other suggestions?
Thank you so much in advance for any help.
