Thank you Wiebke, The Blue cross have just phoned to say they they have just received my application, but there are a few people in front of me. If I haven't heard back in 48 hrs then I was not successful, so fingers crossed. I have never had boars but wouldn't rule it out.
Boars, especially adult ones past the teenage hormones are generally more laid-back and they mellow with age as the testosterone gradually fizzles out whereas in sows the hormone output never stops and they can get rather crotchety in old age - the dreaded ovarian cysts.
Boars also don't have the same weight of responsibility and are generally more willing to interact with you (even when not necessarily a cuddle monster) than sows, frankly. They don't tend to hold back the way many sows do as the ladies are wired to put the serious need and responsibility of bringing up the group pups first.
I've had two boar pairs so far in the Tribe room and have enjoyed both. Most single boars are neutered to be bonded with single or bereaved sows but the request for sows for adoption outweighs by far the willingness to adopt boars, sadly.
Another rescue you may want to contact is Hazelcroft Rescue in St Albans. They still have plenty of piggies to find homes for and they are on our list of recommended rescues. I adopted my Llinos (Linnet) and Lleian (Smew) from there last November when they had a large intake of pregnant sows (now rehomed as far as I know although not yet all boys). I think a brother of one of my girls may still be hanging round.
Hazelcroft are a small family rescue that takes great care of their rescue piggies, so you will be in very safe hands. I can recommend them warmly.
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Hazelcroft Rescue
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Hazelcroft Rescue
We sadly had to remove Neville's Nest from our list.
Guinea pig forum recommended rescues
Boars need more space than sows, especially when younger, as they have different social wiring. It's not them that is the problem but humans choosing babies for looks and not who they hang out with and then keeping them in small cages where they cannot get away from each other when there is a show-down come teenage. If you want to skip teenage and start with adult boars, we can give you tips on how to best settle them into their new home by minimising triggering their territorial instincts. But you are always much better off with an already bonded pair of any age.
Will let you know if we can adopt them. Thank you so much x
