As many of you know I’ve not had a boar of my own since I lost my beloved fuzzy Mr Ted about 2 years ago and then had to deal with some rather dominant sows who refused to live together. Over the last few months I’ve built up a lovely mini herd of sows who all get along peacefully and happily together. I had been yearning for a neutered boar to go with them, but was very worried about upsetting the herd dynamics.
Then along came Ralph into the rescue. This little cheeky chap had had a bust up with his cage mate and was deemed unsuitable for boar dating so was neutered by the rescue. I fell for his agouti charm and cheeky personality on the first day I saw him. Helen agreed to reserve him for me until he was “safe” so I could try him with the girls. If it didn’t work out he would have appeared on the website for adoption.
Last Friday Ralph came for a bonding session which was one of the liveliest I have ever seen. His energy, exuberance and persistence have earned him the nickname “Rampant Ralph” which is likely to stick with him all his days. A week on and he has 2 clear favourites - Holly and Sylvia but they all tolerate him and the mounting, rumbling and chasing has settled down. As yet only Sylvia will allow him to share a cosy with her. But he’s only 6months old and growing into a very handsome young boar.
My mini herd is now complete.
Then along came Ralph into the rescue. This little cheeky chap had had a bust up with his cage mate and was deemed unsuitable for boar dating so was neutered by the rescue. I fell for his agouti charm and cheeky personality on the first day I saw him. Helen agreed to reserve him for me until he was “safe” so I could try him with the girls. If it didn’t work out he would have appeared on the website for adoption.
Last Friday Ralph came for a bonding session which was one of the liveliest I have ever seen. His energy, exuberance and persistence have earned him the nickname “Rampant Ralph” which is likely to stick with him all his days. A week on and he has 2 clear favourites - Holly and Sylvia but they all tolerate him and the mounting, rumbling and chasing has settled down. As yet only Sylvia will allow him to share a cosy with her. But he’s only 6months old and growing into a very handsome young boar.
My mini herd is now complete.
