Rebonding previously separated pigs

[ChickenNo5]

We started with a trio of boars, however inevitably they were separated into a pair and a single. We were unable to find anyone suitable to attempt to bond with Terry our single pig.
Unfortunately Jerry, one of our pair has now passed on. What is the likelihood we will be able to bond the remaining two?
Currently they reside in a double storey hutch with a floor each. We are able to combine this with a ramp so they have the same space but can be together if they wish. I appreciate this will need to be done gradually.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Wiebke]

We started with a trio of boars, however inevitably they were separated into a pair and a single. We were unable to find anyone suitable to attempt to bond with Terry our single pig.
Unfortunately Jerry, one of our pair has now passed on. What is the likelihood we will be able to bond the remaining two?
Currently they reside in a double storey hutch with a floor each. We are able to combine this with a ramp so they have the same space but can be together if they wish. I appreciate this will need to be done gradually.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi! I am very sorry for your loss.

You can give it a try, but don't get your hopes very high. Most fallen-out boars won't go back to sharing a territory; they may at the best share a neutral territory during roaming time or a run on the lawn. But the majority won't.

If you do, have the oven gloves at the ready!

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