A new piggy soon!

**nismosmama** · #1 10-05-05, 02:44 pm

I got in contact with the rescue here in San Diego, weecompanions.com, and the lady who runs the place informed me she would assist me in finding Nismo a buddy as soon as I'm ready. She going on vacation, which is fine because Nismo is still not mite/lice free, so when she comes back he should be ready for a buddy

. I'm really looking forward to it. She also informed me she may have a preggo piggie on her hands and may have some babies coming soon. Would it be advisable to put Nismo with a piggie younger than him as opposed to older?

**cavy-cool-crazy** · #2 10-05-05, 03:19 pm

How old is Nismo? If he is under than 1 year old then an older pig would be more likely to get along with him - maybe in the 18 months plus age range.

**nismosmama** · #3 10-05-05, 03:38 pm

Nismo is still pretty young, probably about 3 months

**cavy-cool-crazy** · #4 10-05-05, 03:41 pm

Go with an older pig then. Any older boar should work great with your little guy. Be sure to let us know when you find Nismo a friend!

**DocDolittle** · #5 10-05-05, 03:51 pm

Two baby boars work fine for about the first five months, but then all hell breaks loose when puberty comes! I would definitely try to find a year old boar if you can.

**maeve100** · #6 10-05-05, 04:43 pm

I got my Sweet Pea from Wee Companions. The lady there is so nice. Good luck find a friend.

Sweet Pea sends her love! Liz

**nismosmama** · #7 10-06-05, 12:38 pm

Another thought, because of sometimes boy rivalry, would he be better off with a neutered female instead of another boy?

**C&K** · #8 10-06-05, 12:43 pm

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Originally Posted by nismosmama

Another thought, because of sometimes boy rivalry, would he be better off with a neutered female instead of another boy?

I think that would be fine. However I would only get a female if she was already neutered. Spaying can be very risky with sows. But you probably already know that :-) Do you have a pig in mind? Any on Petfinder you have an eye on?

Otherwise, go with an older boar.

**nismosmama** · #9 10-06-05, 02:28 pm

OK so dumb me here, I thought spaying and neutering was the same thing, only one for females and the other for males, LOL Now I'm confused.

**rabbitsncavyluv** · #10 10-06-05, 02:36 pm

Neutering males is less risky than spaying females. It is less invasive.

**Ly&Pigs** · #11 10-06-05, 03:05 pm

You neuter males and spay females. If you can find an already spayed sow then go for it. If not, an older boar will be your best option.

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