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But ... I'm pretty sure my cage wouldn't be big enough. I have two girls in a Plaza 160 - used to have 3 until I lost Darcy a couple of weeks ago. Although the cage is big enough for 3 girls if I wanted to try a boar with them, I'm not sure it would be. Thoughts please?
 
Qualcast&Flymo said:
According to the Cage Size guide, it would be within RSPCA guidelines, but smaller than recommended here:
Cage Size Guide
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I'd already checked that out, but thank you! Not sure it would be too cramped for a boar plus 2 wives, not ideal, but you see the dilemma?
 
i have a liberta 150cm x 77cm cage,it houses i neutered boar and 2 sows and they all get on well.it is the recommended size for 2 to 3 piggies,RSPCA guidelines .I hope you are able to take on a neutered boar.
 
eileen said:
i have a liberta 150cm x 77cm cage,it houses i neutered boar and 2 sows and they all get on well.it is the recommended size for 2 to 3 piggies,RSPCA guidelines .I hope you are able to take on a neutered boar.
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Thanks Eileen. It's a comparable size to mine, I've just never had boars before and I know they need a bit more space.
 
two boars would be fine in this cage,neutered boar and two sows.the plaza you can get extensions for if you are concerned.I'm sorry you lost your piggie.:hug:
 
I'm sure space is more of an issue with 2 boars. But 1 boar and 2 sows is OK?

I have boar an sow pair, they don't get on great, but they tolerate each other and I know deep down when one is scared they will both huddle up together
 
eileen said:
two boars would be fine in this cage,neutered boar and two sows.the plaza you can get extensions for if you are concerned.I'm sorry you lost your piggie.:hug:
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Thank you Eileen - missing her so much as she was very special to me and we had a great bond.
 
SkyPipDotBernie said:
I'm sure space is more of an issue with 2 boars. But 1 boar and 2 sows is OK?

I have boar an sow pair, they don't get on great, but they tolerate each other and I know deep down when one is scared they will both huddle up together
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I was concerned because I know it's the minimum recommended size by RSPCA, but on here it's recommended to go up a size and if they didn't get along great, then they wouldn't have much room to get away from each other!
 
SkyPipDotBernie said:
I'm sure space is more of an issue with 2 boars. But 1 boar and 2 sows is OK?

I have boar an sow pair, they don't get on great, but they tolerate each other and I know deep down when one is scared they will both huddle up together
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Sorry I didn't see your last paragraph - do you have a 160 as well?
 
I’d say see how much space there is once you have three hides, three bowls and the hay tray/pile. Remember they need space to get away from each other and to do zoomies, and popcorn 🥰
 
Janey said:
Thanks Eileen. It's a comparable size to mine, I've just never had boars before and I know they need a bit more space.
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A neutered 'husboar' counts as a sow in terms of space because there is not quite the territorial pressure there is with a boars-only bond.
You can always add a mezzanine level as a hay loft for extra ground space. ;)

The problem with a boar on spec (unless he can be dated) is initial acceptance - that is the big hurdle with adult and especially older sows.
 
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