I Feel So Sad For Her. Plus A Couple Questions

[squigglies]

I've posted that I lost one of my girls, and felt I had to write down and share my thoughts, especially with like minded people who aren't going to think I'm silly 'beacuse its only a pig'.... also I don't comment or write much on here so here goes.

I'm so devastated that she's gone as she was so friendly, chatty, cuddly and always gave lots of kisses. I think my problem is when it comes to animals I humanise their feelings to much. As I know how hard it is loose someone so dear to you I keep thinking how it must feel for Florrie (my remaining pig) it must in some way feel like she's lost her partner and this really tugs on my heart. As she's an outdoor pig I'm spending all my free time with her as much as I can because I don't want her to be lonely. I know I will be getting her a friend to try and bond with but a few questions I have are is their a suitable time to wait? and would introducing either another two girls or a male and female to her be ok or should I stick to just trying to bond another single with her? Obviously male neutered.
ive read the sections on here for bereaved pigs and a million other websites which all vary in the answers I'm looking for. I've read they grieve and move on, as that's what they would do in the wild. She's still eating etc but a little more hidey than usual.
I just can't help but feel so sad for her.
I live Oxfordshire area so if there's any places people have had experience with to bond their pigs I would be grateful to know about. Otherwise I have located as listed on here other rescues and am in contact with wind whistle Warren.
Thanks for taking the time to read.

 

[Keiko The Pig]

The time you wait before introducing a new companion is entirely up to the pig (or it should be). If your remaining girl is grieving or pining for her lost mate then the sooner the better even though you yourself may not be ready to take in another GP just yet. Whether you want to try 2 girls or a neutered boar and his partner is up to you though I've heard trios can be tricky as two may bond well and then the other is sortve left out or even bullied. If you have a good rescue who would do trio bonding then by all means leave it to the professionals. Pairs seem to be the most stable of piggy bonds though, especially sows who (based on what I've read) rarely have fights or fall outs compared to boar pairs

 

[eileen]

i have recently lost a neutered boar and his wife s topped eating yesterday,but ive four herds,so i was able to introduce the remaining three wives to another group and it has gone very well,now neutered boar and 5 wives,bennie had an orgy at bonding time,it all got rather wild,but its much calmer now.young sow is now eating.girls can fall out,and i have had a girl have a full on fight with a neutered boar.in my experience it is much more to do with the correct personalities rather than sex or age.when you are ready ,please can i suggest you use the rescue locater at the top of page,maybe use a rescue thats does inhouse bonding,as it can be nerve racking if you have not done bonding before. I'm very sorry for your loss,it can be heartbreaking.hugs to you.

 

[madguinealady]

I had to get a baby two days after losing one of a duo because she was pining badly.She didn't get on with any if my other girls or any if the girls from a local rescue.I wasn't ready really but it turned out the girl I brought in became very special to us as she was bought by my mum on our last shopping trip together before my mum died.I still miss fizzy pop, the girl in my avatar that I lost, but I adore poppy-rose too and she likes cuddles.

 

[Gem789]

Aww I know how u feel.I lost Sam in my avatar nearly a month ago and I was devastated.I was crying at work when I got the call from the vet and whilst my workmates were supportive, I could tell they didn't quite understand how I could be so attached to a Guinea pig.My remaining pig Georgie was not himself and just kept hiding in his house which made me feel sadder so I got him a friend less than a week later.It was hard as i wasn't over losing Sam but I'm glad I did as the difference in Georgie was amazing.He's so happy now xx

 

[Sue and Smartie]

When Pedro died, Panda was also very quiet. He hid a lot, but he did carry on eating. It took him about ten days to start 'talking' again, and fortunately that happened to be just the time when Little Pip's could take him for a date. I wish I'd taken my camera to film his reaction when he realised he was in a house with LOTS of piggies in it. He came out from under the hay in the carrier, and his little nose was working overtime. He looked so interested, I knew he had come to the right place
I think they do need time to get past the initial loss, but I expect each pig is different as to how long they take.