was thinking of adopting a neutred boar

[chazzer]

as above and i was wondering what every one else thought i have 2 6 month old sows who are indoor piggies and they share a nero 4 any advice would be appreciated thanks |)

 

[teadragon]

I wouldn't have three guinea pigs in a Nero 4. Your girls still have some room to grow, and with a third guinea pig of any gender adding another hormone filled critter to the mix is just asking for bickering - especially if the trio doesn't instantly bond.

 

[chazzer]

ok thanks for your help its probably best to put it on the back burner for now i think

 

[daleksarah]

i agree a nero 4 isnt big enough for 3 maybe think about extending your cage set up and then get another piggie

 

[tinso]

maybe get a bigger cage and then look in your local rescues i dont think it will be that easy to find a neutured boar what about a sow

 

[The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue]

Neutered boar

Hello
Great news you are considering a neutered boar.
I have found rehoming a lonely boar very rewarding.
3 of my boars are neutered and now happily living with a sow.You quite often find neutered boars advertised for rehome on Guineapigrehome website.
But i rehomed mine and had them neutered myself.The cost was £38 each inclusive of pre and post op checks.After 6 weeks we had the joy of seeing them popcorn around their cage with a new found friend.
I wish you well what ever you decide to do.
Darcy in my avatar was my first boar rehomed from a lonely cage with no company he now lives with madge and is very happy
Helen xx>>>xx>>>

 

[Wiebke]

Things can still get very lively (and smelly) when one of the girls is in season, so you really need enough space.

Otherwise, having a neutered boar with a girl or two (or even more like me!) makes for a very stable group and I would recommend that you rather add a neutered boar than another girl to a small group of girls, especailly when they are still fairly young and usually accepting.

 

[chazzer]

thanks every one what size cage would you recomend for 3 when the weather gets warmer they will be moving in to an 8x6 shed but they will be sharing the shed with 2 rabbits (housed seperately to the pigs) many thanx and a happy new year to all

 

[Niki]

thanks every one what size cage would you recomend for 3 when the weather gets warmer they will be moving in to an 8x6 shed but they will be sharing the shed with 2 rabbits (housed seperately to the pigs) many thanx and a happy new year to all

The recommended minimum size for 3 piggies is 5ft x 2ft

 

[chazzer]

ah right thanx