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Hello I posted in the introduction but thought I would try here. I am going to pick a baby skinny pig from a breeder soon. I am wondering whether males or females are the best choice for temperament etc. I have heard males spray a lot and smell really bad and not as friendly but I really dont know. I just need some advice on this and thanks.
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Hi and welcome

I have a male and 2 females, all together and live very happily, males are friendly, infact probably more friendly then females, but its when you put boars together than you can get problems and they can fight with each other, but there isn't a better sex to have, the way the pig is, is down to the handling and attention it gets, it will get used to you and your smell and voice and if handled regularly will most likely enjoy being handled.

Piggies are herd animals so are best in pairs or groups (as i said above groups or even pairs of boars very rarely work) so a nuetuered male and a female(s) would be a lovely combination, they enjoy company of their own kind as they are very social and vocal animals so enjoy chuntering away to each other and will probably get lonly living on its own.

When boars fight or can smell a female then this is when they spray and smell, if you have 2 boys together and a female right next to them this will cause fights as they will be fightng over the female.

Females usually live happily together.

I am rambling here, but basically there isn't a better sex of pig. I';m sure someone else will be able to explan it clearer than me lol. Good luck.
 
Hello and welcome.

Have you considered getting your piggy a friend? if you have/do perhaps you would consider a rescue piggy? I am sure a rescue would discuss temperaments at length if you gave them the opportunity :))

Skinny piggies are just delightful.
 
I have read that boars usually have a longer life-span than sows (and assume this would therefore also apply to skinny pigs), though not sure of the accuracy of this.
 
I have never heard of boars having a longer life span? Is this true anyone?

Also forgot to say Skinny pigs have quite a few more requirements than piggies with fur, i think their dietry requirements differ slightly and obviously they are at more risk of getting cold than other pigs. There are some skinny pig owners on here who can advise in more detail.
 
I don't know which sex would be better. I personally have two boars and I LOVE each of them! They have very different personalities but my Sweets is the snuggliest boy ever and little Fez sure is getting there. But either way I really think it's going to depend on how much effort you put into bonding with them and 'teaching' them so to speak how to be the piggy you want. But who am I to say? I have never owned a sow but I most likely never will. All my animals since my first dog have been males because I just think they are so much more loving and the girls are well... girls lol
 
Thanks to everyone for your replys. I have been sent some pics of the new babies. The breeder says males are really very friendly but it is up to me. The males cost a lot less 90.00 as compared to 150.00 for the female.I have to get a skinny pig as I have allergy issues.They dont seem to bother me.I have done a lot of reading on skinny pigs and they do have special needs. I am looking forward to getting one in the next few weeks. Probably a male now that I have had some advice on it.

Thanks :)
Elinor
 
Will you be getting him a friend? they need company of their own kind.
 
Toffeewoffee said:
Will you be getting him a friend? they need company of their own kind.
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This is what I have been told.. They are very expensive so cant afford two together right now. We live in a tiny house and so when I get him or her they will see us all day. We are retired and home. I love to cuddle them. I have thought though in the near future to add another one (skinny pig) to make a pair.
 
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