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So as some of you know i fell in love on Saturday with a pig x)drool

After all of yours and Vicky's wonderful amazing advice i've decided to go for it! I've just spoken with a lady from the RSPCA and she's happy for a home check to be done, she sounded very positive and fingers crossed everything will be perfect and i can give Finley a loving home with my girls.

Hopefully they will all get along and my girls will have their very own huspig! Horaaaah! In case anyone missed him Vicky put some pigtures up on this thread...http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=72191

I'll keep updating this thread on my progress, he has just been neutered so wont be able to come to his forever home until mid August xx>>>
 
I am so Jealous but so happy Finley got a new home so quickly he's absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure you'll pass the homecheck with flying colours!
I will keep an eye for updates - very glad Finley is staying on the forum so I can drool over his pictures! X
 
flintstones said:
I am so Jealous but so happy Finley got a new home so quickly he's absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure you'll pass the homecheck with flying colours!
I will keep an eye for updates - very glad Finley is staying on the forum so I can drool over his pictures! X
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Hehe, i knew you'd be pleased ;) i'm still trying so hard not to get super excited! I'd better start telling the girls they may be getting a huspig so they can prepare! Should they be happily married i will of course provide lots and lots of pigtures for us all to drool over! Now i have to refrain from asking Vicky for minute by minute updates of him :xrolleyes

Also, i need to start some serious learning about boars and long haired piggies...
 
Best of luck! I am sure that all will go well. Please be aware that things may move slowly at times until the paperwork etc. has been processed between branches, so be patient.

PS: Finley looks like he could be my Caron's mate - I had to wait 30 years until I could rehome my childhood dream piggy, so I am QUITE jealous of you!
 
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Finley is a beautiful piggy! Lots of us have boars and long-haired piggies so you'll get plenty of good advice :)
 
Guinea pigs <3 said:
Hehe, i knew you'd be pleased ;) i'm still trying so hard not to get super excited! I'd better start telling the girls they may be getting a huspig so they can prepare! Should they be happily married i will of course provide lots and lots of pigtures for us all to drool over! Now i have to refrain from asking Vicky for minute by minute updates of him :xrolleyes

Also, i need to start some serious learning about boars and long haired piggies...
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Ooooo I can help with boars they smell :)). Oh by the way I'm placing my bet now that gorgeous coat Finley has - I bet your girls eat it LOL.
 
Wiebke said:
Best of luck! I am sure that all will go well. Please be aware that things may move slowly at times until the paperwork etc. has been processed between branches, so be patient.

PS: Finley looks like he could be my Caron's mate - I had to wait 30 years until I could rehome my childhood dream piggy, so I am QUITE jealous of you!
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Thanks Wiebke, it's no problem with however long it may take, i have plenty of patience for him and for everything to be done in the right way. He wont be ready until at least another month too. Awww i've seen lots of Caron and she is just so beautiful x) if all goes well i am a very very lucky piggy slave and i will spoil you all with pigtures, i promise :)

HairlessWillow7 said:
Finley is a beautiful piggy! Lots of us have boars and long-haired piggies so you'll get plenty of good advice :)
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Thanks Kim, i've already started reading lots of the threads, there's so much advice on this forum, the search button is being abused! :))

flintstones said:
Ooooo I can help with boars they smell :)). Oh by the way I'm placing my bet now that gorgeous coat Finley has - I bet your girls eat it LOL.
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Haha, don't all boys smell rolleyes:x? Oh dear, well i'll start telling the girls now that they aren't meant to chew on their huspigs coat mallethead
 
Keep Finley's bum end cut short; that takes care of a whole host of problems, as that is the area that tends to tangle up most. Check the hair on the belly and around the legs for mats, too.

Have a weekly look at his treasure chest - hairs and other bits can get stuck in his penis. If you come across whiteish/yellowish, very smelly stuff either around his penis or stuck to your girls' coats or other places, this is called boar glue, dried semen, and it has the nickname for a VERY good reason! If you can, cut it off with scissors. Don't ask me how Nerys ends up with boar glue on her nose... repeatedly! mallethead

Check his grease gland on his bum, but thankfully, it is a lot less active in neutered boars than in full boars.
 
Oh fabulous....I must admit I did rather fall for Finley when I saw him too so I am VERY pleased he might be going to a forum member then we can get LOTS of Finley updates and pigtures.
Best of luck
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Ooooo Finley is GORGEOUS x) what an exciting time for you, Mabel and Dottie (such lucky girls!).

Tips for owning boars/long haired boars:

  • Invest in a gas masks for you and your guests. Your home will soon have that lovely boar wiff :(|) (only kidding! Boars only get wiffy if they havent been cleaned out after a week)
  • If you notice their food bowl/cosie/themselves have a white glaze over them do not touch it you wont get the smell of your hands for days....:)) (or invest in a pair of rubber gloves!)
  • If he does end up with hay/hair/cage bedding in his manly parts, remove this in a secluded spot. He'll wiggle, moan and be mortified having you poking around in front of his friends, and will not forgive you for weeks.
  • And lastly! Have lots of fun with Finley, he'll certainly keep you and the girls on your toes!

Looking forward to seeing pigtures of Finley all settled into his new home. Hes utterly gorgeous x)
 
Awww, Finley is a stunning boy x) I bet you are very excited, he is a very lucky boy to come and live with such a good mummy and join your gorgeous Dottie and Mabel x)

I'm sure you will pass the homecheck with flying colours! Looking forward to pigtures!
 
Ooh, hope all goes well and Finley and your girls get along brilliantly! :)

I think I must be very lucky, as Boris isn't stinky at all :{ Not that I'm complaining mind ;)
 
Wiebke said:
Keep Finley's bum end cut short; that takes care of a whole host of problems, as that is the area that tends to tangle up most. Check the hair on the belly and around the legs for mats, too.

Have a weekly look at his treasure chest - hairs and other bits can get stuck in his penis. If you come across whiteish/yellowish, very smelly stuff either around his penis or stuck to your girls' coats or other places, this is called boar glue, dried semen, and it has the nickname for a VERY good reason! If you can, cut it off with scissors. Don't ask me how Nerys ends up with boar glue on her nose... repeatedly!

Check his grease gland on his bum, but thankfully, it is a lot less active in neutered boars than in full boars.
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Thanks Wiebke, luckily through this forum i know all about boar glue rolleyes i'm not sure if the girls (not to mention my OH) are ready for it yet though! Will make sure his bottom is cut short, i've learnt about this through reading Laura's posts on Percy-Roo xx>>> (i think i know more than i realise!) In terms of brushing i have a slicker brush already, will this suffice or should i think about getting any other brushes? Do i need to comb him daily? I already have a stock of gorgeous guineas shampoo but will get some conditioner in too as i didn't need this previously what with Mabel and Dottie being short haired.

CandyFloss said:
Oh fabulous....I must admit I did rather fall for Finley when I saw him too so I am VERY pleased he might be going to a forum member then we can get LOTS of Finley updates and pigtures.
Best of luck
x
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Thank you thank you! I don't know how anyone could resist him! I promise you will get lots of updates! xx>>>

AudioHeart said:
Ooooo Finley is GORGEOUS x) what an exciting time for you, Mabel and Dottie (such lucky girls!).

Tips for owning boars/long haired boars:

  • Invest in a gas masks for you and your guests. Your home will soon have that lovely boar wiff (only kidding! Boars only get wiffy if they havent been cleaned out after a week)
  • If you notice their food bowl/cosie/themselves have a white glaze over them do not touch it you wont get the smell of your hands for days....:)) (or invest in a pair of rubber gloves!)
  • If he does end up with hay/hair/cage bedding in his manly parts, remove this in a secluded spot. He'll wiggle, moan and be mortified having you poking around in front of his friends, and will not forgive you for weeks.
  • And lastly! Have lots of fun with Finley, he'll certainly keep you and the girls on your toes!

Looking forward to seeing pigtures of Finley all settled into his new home. Hes utterly gorgeous
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Thanks for the top tips Laura (and the humor ;) !) Mabel and Dottie don't enjoy me poking around their bits either so they'll all be horrified and sulking together! I'm sure i'll be asking for more as situations arise!

sport_billy said:
Awww, Finley is a stunning boy I bet you are very excited, he is a very lucky boy to come and live with such a good mummy and join your gorgeous Dottie and Mabel

I'm sure you will pass the homecheck with flying colours! Looking forward to pigtures!
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Aww thank you so much! Pigtures will of course be readily supplied!

Little Piggles said:
Ooh, hope all goes well and Finley and your girls get along brilliantly!

I think I must be very lucky, as Boris isn't stinky at all Not that I'm complaining mind
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You lucky thing! I have gotten used to the pig smell, my vet bed still has a slight whiff even after i wash it at 60! I think i'll definitely need to invest in some vinegar with a boar around! Or maybe i'll be lucky like you and will have a non smelly boar (i should be so lucky!) I do feel i'll need to invest in some manly beds though as everything is a bit pink in Mabel and Dottie's pig palace! Finley will not be impressed rolleyes, he'll have to find his feminine side! :))
 
oh ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Mummy wont last long if she sees anymore cute pigtures of Finley again! rolleyes:))

gee thanks Girls!

Oh he's gorgeous i loved that pigture of his flowing locks........ he's gonna woo his wives with his looks and his pigsonality x)x)x)x)
 
Glynis said:
oh ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Mummy wont last long if she sees anymore cute pigtures of Finley again! rolleyes:))

gee thanks Girls!

Oh he's gorgeous i loved that pigture of his flowing locks........ he's gonna woo his wives with his looks and his pigsonality x)x)x)x)
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Oh Glynis, you do make me chuckle - pigsonality is a new one for me :))

Update today - my home check is.....TOMORROW! Eeeeeek!
 
CandyFloss said:
Oh VERY best of luck with the homecheck - let us know how it goes - I'm sure itll be fine :))
xx
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Thank you, thank you! Will do! Does anyone know, do they tell you there and then if everything's ok or do you have to wait to hear back from them?
 
Oh I have no idea - hope someone else does.... and hope they dont keep you waiting.... maybe it depends on who does the check.... maybe they have to report back ? maybe not? eek.... exciting :)
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Hummm i imagine i'll have to wait. I think it's just a volunteer doing it so maybe they have to report back?
 
that has been organised quickly.

It will depend on who does the home visit as to wether they tell you there and then. So don't be dissapointed if they don't say.
 
x-vic-x said:
that has been organised quickly.

It will depend on who does the home visit as to wether they tell you there and then. So don't be dissapointed if they don't say.
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Very quick indeed! The lady i spoke to yesterday told me it would be at least 7 days before i heard from them. Thanks for letting me know :)
 
Can't wait for you to post pigtures of Finlay - my gas powered pc grrrr won't let me see the photo link rolleyes
 
LordBernieBouffant said:
Can't wait for you to post pigtures of Finlay - my gas powered pc grrrr won't let me see the photo link rolleyes
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Just for you (hope you can see them) He is such a beautiful pig:
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He's gorgeous, good luck for the home check tomorrow. The man who did ours was lovely. You'll have nothing to worry about! We were nervous about ours but it went absolutely fine. Good luck!
 
x-vic-x said:
I don't know what time your home check is/was but good luck!
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Hello all! I've had it! The lady was lovely, she knew about the forum ;) (i felt really nervous, hehe!) She said everything is perfect and she could tell i love my piggies very much xx>>> soooooo she is happy with everything and i can bring Finley to his forever home (when he's ready)!

HORAAAAH!

Thanks for all your support, i don't know if i would have gone for it without your advice xx>>>
 
Hurray! That is wonderful news. I am so happy for you and him. I know he will be so happy with you. I am looking forward to hearing all about his personality. :)
 
piggyfan said:
Hurray! That is wonderful news. I am so happy for you and him. I know he will be so happy with you. I am looking forward to hearing all about his personality. :)
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Aww thank you! I will definitely do lots of updates on him for you all! I think i wont be able to stop taking pigtures of him :))
 
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