I have just wrote an obit for poor Ordell :'( ( http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13458.0 ) and i am still devestated at losing him but at the same time i have concerns for his poor brother Louis. as far as i know the pair of them are brothers and have been together since birth or atleast close to if they actually only came together to be sold in a pet shop. they had an incredible bond-when i had Bill and Budd i never saw them cuddled up or anything like that so when Bill was left on his own i didnt worry too much as he sadly never had a bond with Budd anyway. It is different with Louis as i know there was a bond and i saw how well he tried to care for Ordell the night we lost him, staying close to him cuddled in their house trying to keep him warm. I really do not want to rush out and get another piggie as i am not like that, i do not look to "replace" animals but in Louis' case i think it may be needed.
I am under the impression that the only pairings that will work are male/female pair or a baby boar. well Louis isnt neutered and after what happened to Ordell I'm extremely reluctant to put him under for an op at this time. what are the chances of him accepting a baby boar? i would obviously be going through a rescue so i would hope i could try a piggie with him before bringing them home to make sure they will get along? or would a spayed girl be another option? do spayed girls come up in rescue often? i am considering contacting a lady that is local to me that fosters piggies to see if she can help but wanted to ask for advice here first. I'm sure i have probably answered all my own questions but as i have never had to find a friend for a piggie before i wanted to double check.
I am under the impression that the only pairings that will work are male/female pair or a baby boar. well Louis isnt neutered and after what happened to Ordell I'm extremely reluctant to put him under for an op at this time. what are the chances of him accepting a baby boar? i would obviously be going through a rescue so i would hope i could try a piggie with him before bringing them home to make sure they will get along? or would a spayed girl be another option? do spayed girls come up in rescue often? i am considering contacting a lady that is local to me that fosters piggies to see if she can help but wanted to ask for advice here first. I'm sure i have probably answered all my own questions but as i have never had to find a friend for a piggie before i wanted to double check.
