Ok, so I am trying to sell my kids toddler beds for a playground, but this lady who expressed interest just posted on she had a single female piggie she wants to sell. So I am thinking trade!! we are even asking the same money. This poor piggie is in a tiny store bought cage. I have two females in a 2x4 with 2x2 upstairs. Will it be enough room for now, and how in the heck do I introduce them to each other?
ADVICE please!!
You will have to quarantine the new pig in a separate room for 3 weeks. Then introduce in a neutral area where none of the pigs have been to.
See this link. Introduction is about half way down.
Guinea Pigs Social Life
mommykingx3 (06-13-12)
Why do you have to quarantine them?
And I was wondering, Can I keep it in the smaller cage while I quarantine it? (With minor alterations for better accommodations)
Yup, most people do.Originally Posted by mommykingx3
Make sure you quarantine in a separate room.
A 2x4..... well, it isn't enough space for 3 Pigs. The loft doesn't count, only the base space. But I am willing to say that if it won't be a permanent thing that you should be fine with 3 females.
mommykingx3 (06-13-12)
I agree with you. A 2x4 is not enough room. I have three girls who are less than 6 months and I can already see that their place (also a 2x4 w/loft) will need expanding.
Bless your heart mommykingx3 for wanting to save another wonderful creature from a doomed life.
Thank you. I hope the lady trades. The piggie looked so pitiful. My mom bought the beds and we had an agreement that the money I got for the beds was for the kids but being an animal lover her self, I hope she doesn't mind the trade. And I will expand the cage as soon as possible, but it has to be an improvement in the new pigs life.
You quarantine to make sure that she's healthy before introducing her to your piggies. If she's sick, she could make your other two sick, that means triple vet fees.
Makes sense. I may be getting her it looks good. These ppl live far for me and I am offering to deliver a bed which they need and take the critter off their hands and they can still sell her expensive cage for profit. It looks like a win win to me. But I will let you guys know how it goes. I still
Need advice because I do plan on trying to get just one more. Preferably a rescue.
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