I purchased a preschool that came complete with a
GP. Since I know nothing about their care and needs, I've been online for the last few days trying to get educated. The first thing that I learned is that his cage is way too small... The school has 72 grid panels (measured the squares)that i'm going to use to make him a new space. He also isn't getting a good diet. Took him timothy, lettuce, bell pepper and a baby carrot this morning and I swear you could see his eyes rolling with pleasure! So now i'm considering a companion since everything i've read says that they don't like to be alone.
I spoke to the local
cavy rescue and he told me that it's recommended that I have him neutered prior to introducing a friend. My concern with this is that I don't know how old he is. He's a really big pig, almost the size of a rabbit. Does that mean he's old? I don't want to subject him to a medical procedure if he's in his golden years. The school has had him for 4 years, he was donated along with another male. The other one died about 6 months ago. They were both adults when the school got them.
All that to ask this..... Is there a way to tell how old he is? Can I introduce another male into his new house since he's had a friend in the past without having him neutred?