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**Piggersrule** · #1 03-15-07, 07:25 am

I started off with one female piggy and after about 6 weeks I got another female piggy. They paired off pretty well, though the first piggy is still letting the other piggy know that she is top piggy. I would like to get another piggy but I am not sure when I should do this. Would it be safe to introduce another female now or should I wait?

**Terekins** · #2 03-15-07, 07:36 am

How long have you had the second one? I think I would wait until everyone has adapted to the current situation before getting a third.

**Piggersrule** · #3 03-15-07, 07:44 am

Terekins, I have had the newest one for about 2 weeks now. If I do decide on another female should I get one that is older or younger than the 2 I have now. My first piggy I am not sure of her age but my second piggy, who I named Miss Piggy is about 11 weeks old.

**Percy's Mom** · #4 03-15-07, 09:47 am

With sows, the ages are not usally as important as with boars. Since Miss Piggy is SO young though, I would personally give it another month or so, let her get used to everyone and let the whole household get used to the pigs. Waiting would probably also be a good idea since your pigs are still establishing dominance.

**Piggersrule** · #5 03-16-07, 07:00 am

Thanks for the great advise. About how long does it take to complete their dominate behavior?

**Terekins** · #6 03-16-07, 08:06 am

Once things are sorted out (usually one settles as the dominant one, the other(s) as less dominant) they should be fine, and this can all figure itself out during introductions. I think sows also become a little more aggressive/touchy when they're in heat. There is lots of good info on this forum in regard to introductions, good luck