Introducing a new piggy

[Shauna]

i have a lilttle girly who live son her own an I'm thinkin bout adopting a neutered male to go with her, but shes not neutered would i need to get her done first?

 

[LindaP]

You don't need to get her neutered as it's a more dangerous procedure for sows. As long as the boars neutered its fine

 

[Wiebke]

Spaying sows is only necessary when they have real trouble with ovarian cysts, otherwise it's enough when the boar has been neutered, which is a far easier option.

Most boys are neutered, because they wouldn't get on with other boys at a rescue and are looking for a girl to share their life with.

However, you can pair sows of any age; so that is another option. I had two nearly three year old become the best of friends!