Squeak & Pudding booked in for castration - and now the worrying begins!

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Hi all, I finally took the plunge and booked my two boars, Pudding & Squeak, in to be castrated on Wednesday......:{

I know it's for the best long-term.....they can't live together, they just don't get along, but they're obviously lonely apart (they share a three storey cage, Squeak has the top two levels and Pudding has the bottom level).

They do get to see each other most days (while the weather's been good, they've been sharing a big outdoor run, separated by C&C grids), so they can interact with each other to some extent and can touch each other through the grids.

Anyway, my plan is to get them each a girlfriend (after the castration and after the 6 week wait). I know they'll both be happier living with another piggie, but I have to admit that the thought of the operation is proper scary! :(

But then, we have something to look forward to....getting at least two new girly piggies!

Tracey
 
It's such a worry isn't it. I'm sure they'll both be fine. I've been through it with Hector, his wait will be up next weekend when he goes to pick his girlfriend!
It will all be worth it in the end.
 
Aww I hope all goes well for your two boys! I'm sure it'll be worth it in the long run and you'll have 2 pairs of very happy piggies.
 
My Blacky is booked in for next Monday. I'm dreading it too! :( just focusing on hopefully the happy ending when he can be reunited with his mum and sister. :)

Hope all goes well for you
 
Thanks everyone; it really does help to know that there are other people out there going through the same thing.

I know it's the right decision in the long run, but leaving them at the vets on Wednesday will be really tough, I know it....:(

Tracey
 
i have 3 boars living together but would love to get 5 or 6 sows and have them all live in 1 colony, what age do the boars need to be to be castrated?
 
harveb said:
i have 3 boars living together but would love to get 5 or 6 sows and have them all live in 1 colony, what age do the boars need to be to be castrated?
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Isn't it not recommended to have more than one boar with a group of sows ?/
Will encourage them to fight :(
 
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