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We currently neuter all males, before rehoming, regardless of whether they will be living with a sow or a boar. I like to do this, as I can be sure they will never be used for breeding, but it also gives more options, in the event of them losing/or falling out, with a little friend and needing to be re-bonded.
However, I am currently thinking about getting all sows spayed, before rehoming. I see so many posts about older sows having problems with their reproduction system, especially becoming very hormonal, due to cystic ovaries and think it would be very beneficial to their health to get them spayed when they are younger.
I just wondered what the general feeling would be regarding this? Obviously a spay costs much more than a castrate, so would people be willing to pay a larger rehoming fee more for a spayed sow?
The only reason I am considering this is that I have an excellent operating vet (Simon Maddock).
However, I am currently thinking about getting all sows spayed, before rehoming. I see so many posts about older sows having problems with their reproduction system, especially becoming very hormonal, due to cystic ovaries and think it would be very beneficial to their health to get them spayed when they are younger.
I just wondered what the general feeling would be regarding this? Obviously a spay costs much more than a castrate, so would people be willing to pay a larger rehoming fee more for a spayed sow?
The only reason I am considering this is that I have an excellent operating vet (Simon Maddock).