What is the best sex to introduce to a established female?

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Hi everyone, some sad news to start with our beloved little piggy Hip passed away very suddenly with no prior warning. It has been a couple of weeks now and the remaining piggy (Hop) is in very good health which has been confirmed after a visit to the vets.

Although Hop appears to be very happy on her own i would like to get her a new mate. Hip and Hop were mother and daughter and Hop was always domineered by her daughter. She is a very placid piggy and i am a bit concerned about her being bullied by a new pig.

A bit of advice as to which sex and age i should try and introduce to her would be much appreciated. I have searched the net but some help from people in the know would be great.

Many thanks
 
Hi and welcome!

I am very sorry for your loss!

I have ended up with a bereaved adult sow on more than one occasion. The best way to find a mate to Hop's liking is by looking for a guinea pig rescue that allows you to bring your girl for a round of dating with either sows or neutered boars of any age. It has always worked out splendidly for me; I have ended up with both sows and neutered boars.

Which area/county are you in? My geography isn't that good!
 
We are in South Godstone in Surrey. We have a local RSPCA which only had pairs for re homing. I'll have a look round and see if there is a local guinea pig rescue center.

Many thanks
 
We are in South Godstone in Surrey. We have a local RSPCA which only had pairs for re homing. I'll have a look round and see if there is a local guinea pig rescue center.

Many thanks
 
I can also recommend most warmly those two rescues Suzy has linked to; they are cooperating with each other. Both offer piggy dating. I have personally rehomed from Crawley GP Rescue.

Sadly, most branches of the RSPCA won't allow you to bring your piggy with you, so you may have to enquire whether that branch does.

Best of luck! I always find it so heartwarming to see a grieving piggy come to life again with a new friend. It helps to cope with my own feelings of loss to know that at least I have done right by the remaining one.
 
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