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I'm going to be adding another boy to mine...sometime in October.

I know it could go wrong but if it does, I have room to deal with that.
I'm actually preparing my bedroom for that scenario but this is why I want to ask.

In October, my boys will be almost 1 year old.

So what do I do?

Do I get an older male or a younger male?

Which would be best?

I was thinking of getting an older male, that's maybe 2 years old. One that's laid back and relaxed but I'm unsure.
Both my boys are neutered, so would that effect their relationship with another male?

I'm not too sure on how it works but isn't there something about their scent, after they've been neutered, that makes it harder for them to be with non neutered boars?

I want everything to be ready and perfect for when October comes around.
Come 12th October, I have a week off work and I'm going to use that week to look for a piggy.

So I just want your advice.
 
i know people have done it but a trio is not likely to work out,neutering doesnt alter a boars behaviour at all,maybe you could get a bonded pair of boys and have 2 pairs instead? or get a wife each for your boys?
its nice you are willing to try but from what i have heard you will probably end up with lots of fighting,if you do go ahead a baby would be best xx
 
If you have two boars happily living together, I would not add another and upset the applecart. It has been known to work or course, as members here will say, but it is really few and far between. Neutered boars will fight with each other just as entire ones. You could separate them (which would be a shame if they are good pals?) and get them a wife each as KingBo said. Alternatively, leave well alone and rescue another bonded pair of laddies if you have space. x Best of luck.
 
I'm only allowed one more.

I'd love to actually get 2 more. That would be wonderful but I live at home and my dad is in charge.

I can have one more piggy.

Which doesn't make sense.

But as I said, I'm sorting out my bedroom, so I can add another 2x4 extension to the side of the cage, so if I get another one, I can cut it off so I have 2 cages and then I won't have any choice but to get him a nice friend.
But at least he'd have the ability to chatter to everyone else through the cage.

I know I should be happy with what I have. And don't get me wrong, I love my boys and I am content with them but...I want more. Is that bad?
I love them so much and I'd love to extend the family and have more piggies.

Is that wrong? I feel like a brat when I say that.

That being said, could I get one boy and instead of adding him with my 2 boys, have him in the extention on his own?
It's a C&C cage, so they're level with each other, they can talk, see each other and so on.
Or is that cruel?
I heard that they can live happily like that but I need people who know from experience to tell me the answer, rather than assuming.
 
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If you really want the existing boys to stick together them probably best not to agrevate the situation. adding a girl could cause them to fall out also another boar could throw a spanner in the works and you could end up with 3 single boars as a result. If you want more it would be best to either split them up and get them a girl each (as they are neutered anyway) or get another two bonded boars to be kept in a separate cage.
 
i wouldnt risk it,if your not allowed to have two more then maybe wait until you can because if they dont get along in a trio it is a possibility that you could end up with 3 lone boars and then all three would need friends x
 
Sorry just posted at same time. To be fair to the piggies you should stick with the two you have or do some sweet talking with your dad to convince him to get another two. Getting another one would be unfair to the piggie if it had to live on it's own and could cause problems if you put all three together
 
If your Dad is definate your only allowed one more.

Id not upset your two boys what i would do is search rescues for a loan boar who cannot be housed with other boars but is ok near others for company and i would give him a home and keep him next to yours.

It would be fabulous to give a home to a loan boar that could be stuck in rescue for along time due to not been able to be paired up. I'm sure lots of poor little boars find themselves in that situation.
 
lindsay7 said:
If your Dad is definate your only allowed one more.

Id not upset your two boys what i would do is search rescues for a loan boar who cannot be housed with other boars but is ok near others for company and i would give him a home and keep him next to yours.

It would be fabulous to give a home to a loan boar that could be stuck in rescue for along time due to not been able to be paired up. I'm sure lots of poor little boars find themselves in that situation.
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What a great idea!
 
lindsay7 said:
If your Dad is definate your only allowed one more.

Id not upset your two boys what i would do is search rescues for a loan boar who cannot be housed with other boars but is ok near others for company and i would give him a home and keep him next to yours.

It would be fabulous to give a home to a loan boar that could be stuck in rescue for along time due to not been able to be paired up. I'm sure lots of poor little boars find themselves in that situation.
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Sorry didn't think of that! this is a great idea for one who needs to be alone!
 
lindsay7 said:
If your Dad is definate your only allowed one more.

Id not upset your two boys what i would do is search rescues for a loan boar who cannot be housed with other boars but is ok near others for company and i would give him a home and keep him next to yours.

It would be fabulous to give a home to a loan boar that could be stuck in rescue for along time due to not been able to be paired up. I'm sure lots of poor little boars find themselves in that situation.
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Oh! That's an absolutely perfect idea!

I didn't think of that at all. That's brilliant!

Thank you so much. That's what I'll do. :<> That just made my day!

I've been thinking how I shouldn't do it, because it's true that I could upset my boys...But now this, wow. I'm so happy!
I can still give a lonely little boy...A loving, forever home.

Thank you!
 
When I finally get my new furry little baby, I'll share tons of pictures~

Look forward to it guys. I'll be looking around so that I have a piggy available to move in...Sometime around October 12th.
I'd like to do it so that I'm able to move the piggy in on the first day of my Holiday (Week off work) so that I can give them tons of attention while I'm off work. xx>>>

Otherwise I'll be working and then panicking until I get home...I'd like to be around while they settle in.
 
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