New Pig after Bereavement

[Relyco98]

Hi all! I have one male guinea pig (Teddy), who's partner recently passed. I now got another pig from a friend who could no longer care for it, however she is a female (Honey)

I'm not comfortable getting Teddy neutered, since I have heard that ita risky for pigs. They have their cages right next to each other so they can still communicate.

My question is, is it possible to have a decent amount of contact time (where I out them in a playpen for them to have physical interaction) with them? Monitored, of course. I just don't want little piggies, but I would like for them to have some time spent together.

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m sorry for your loss.

I am afraid unless your boy is neutered, your two piggies can never have any physical contact or playtime together. 1) the risk of pregnancy is there even if you supervise as a mating will take only seconds; 2) Piggies do not do playtimes - they either have to be properly bonded or live separately. To piggies every meeting is a bonding session which is then frustratingly stopped every single time. This causes a lot of stress to them as they never fully form a relationship

Neutering is a pretty safe surgery provided your piggy is healthy and the vet is experienced in neutering piggies.

If you do not wish for him to be neutered, then they will need to have separate playtime’s permanently. You must ensure his cage is very secure and ideally has a lid or high sides. A boar in the presence of a sow will become very determined to escape and get in with her and thus cause a pregnancy.

Neutered / De-sexed Boars And Neutering Operations: Myths, Facts and Post-op Care

 

[Relyco98]

I’m sorry for your loss.

I am afraid unless your boy is neutered, your two piggies can never have any physical contact or playtime together. 1) the risk of pregnancy is there even if you supervise as a mating will take only seconds; 2) Piggies do not do playtimes - they either have to be properly bonded or live separately. To piggies every meeting is a bonding session which is then frustratingly stopped every single time. This causes a lot of stress to them as they never fully form a relationship

Neutering is a pretty safe surgery provided your piggy is healthy and the vet is experienced in neutering piggies.

If you do not wish for him to be neutered, then they will need to have separate playtime’s permanently. You must ensure his cage is very secure and ideally has a lid or high sides. A boar in the presence of a sow will become very determined to escape and get in with her and thus cause a pregnancy.

Neutered / De-sexed Boars And Neutering Operations: Myths, Facts and Post-op Care

Okay understood, thank you! I'm new to having pigs of different sexes. Usually I adopt them in pairs that are same gender, so this is new territory to me. I've heard anesthesia is tough on pigs and that was my apprehension towards it, but I'm sure if I call around to local exotic vets I can find someone who is experienced enough for it. Thank you for the reply! I appreciate it!

 

[VickiA]

I’m sorry for your loss.

I am afraid unless your boy is neutered, your two piggies can never have any physical contact or playtime together. 1) the risk of pregnancy is there even if you supervise as a mating will take only seconds; 2) Piggies do not do playtimes - they either have to be properly bonded or live separately. To piggies every meeting is a bonding session which is then frustratingly stopped every single time. This causes a lot of stress to them as they never fully form a relationship

Neutering is a pretty safe surgery provided your piggy is healthy and the vet is experienced in neutering piggies.

If you do not wish for him to be neutered, then they will need to have separate playtime’s permanently. You must ensure his cage is very secure and ideally has a lid or high sides. A boar in the presence of a sow will become very determined to escape and get in with her and thus cause a pregnancy.

Neutered / De-sexed Boars And Neutering Operations: Myths, Facts and Post-op Care

You cannot let them mix at all for even a moment if he’s intact. I’m part of a rescue and we run a neutering programme for boars. In the right hands it’s a safe procedure and we have then rehomed many neutered boars 6 weeks after their neutering and they have gone on to live happy lives with sows.

 

[Bill & Ted]

Finding an experienced vet who has successfully performed many boar neuters minimises the risks of anaesthetic problems. If your boar is relatively young and healthy then he should be fine x

 

[Merab]

Welcome to the forum.
I have a neutered boar who was operated on by an experienced vet.
All went well.