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cavykind
I'll start by saying that I am not actually planning to do this (at the moment) but it's something I have discussed with my hubby and something Mary has just posted has prompted me to start this thread.
I have been wondering if it might not be in everyones best interests to routinely neuter all boars coming into rescue, health and age allowing. Even boars that are already bonded to a litter mate or pal. This way there would be (hopefully) less of a problem....as:
If a lone boar, placing them with a female that came into rescue.
Re-homing to a home with an existing sow.
If re-homed as pair of males, if one died they could be placed with a sow. I've had people call many times when a boar has died leaving his male friend. If getting on in years, the owners are often looking for a similarly aged companion and do not always want to take on a baby boar. Introducing adult males can be a nightmare.
Males are in my experience really dificult to place when they are entire and this may be the best way forward?
Any thoughts on this?
Hope I have explained myself okay :
Barbara
I have been wondering if it might not be in everyones best interests to routinely neuter all boars coming into rescue, health and age allowing. Even boars that are already bonded to a litter mate or pal. This way there would be (hopefully) less of a problem....as:
If a lone boar, placing them with a female that came into rescue.
Re-homing to a home with an existing sow.
If re-homed as pair of males, if one died they could be placed with a sow. I've had people call many times when a boar has died leaving his male friend. If getting on in years, the owners are often looking for a similarly aged companion and do not always want to take on a baby boar. Introducing adult males can be a nightmare.
Males are in my experience really dificult to place when they are entire and this may be the best way forward?
Any thoughts on this?
Hope I have explained myself okay :
Barbara