Hi everyone; let me start by saying ive been planning on getting a couple boars for a while since i started missing the pigs i had over a year ago... my previous two pigs were rescues and old aged, eventually passing on early last year.
I didnt have anything set up yet because i was planning to wait a little longer, until after i got some more info under my belt (my mind just doesnt like to retain some information lol). Well surprise, surprise! I come home from work to find two baby boars! They are most likely from the local pet store but im not certain. Gonna have to have a long talk with the family lol.
Well, currently they are in a large plastic tote (please dont bash me, this is extremely temporary and i know its not appropriate.) While i get their c&c cage setup. It should be done in a couple more hours at most so like i said extremely temporary.
I went out and bought everything that i didnt already have; oxbow juvenile cavy food, timothy hay, a container of spring mix greens, a bell pepper (just one because theyre young and i dont know if they will eat it yet), some cherry tomatoes, carrots, and a sweet potato. Also got some fleece. I already had the c&c cage supplies (except the coroplast which i also bought today).
I now have questions for you all to refresh my memory
1. What size c&c cage is appropriate for two young boars? 2x2? 2x3? I dont want them to be stressed from a large amount of space (if they would be that is) but i know bigger is better! Also, what is recommended size for two ADULT boars? Given they are relatively bonded to each other and dont bicker any more than normal?
2. How long should i wait until i can start handling them? I want them to get accustomed to me/us first but cant wait to snuggle!
3. Name suggestions?
I didnt have anything set up yet because i was planning to wait a little longer, until after i got some more info under my belt (my mind just doesnt like to retain some information lol). Well surprise, surprise! I come home from work to find two baby boars! They are most likely from the local pet store but im not certain. Gonna have to have a long talk with the family lol.
Well, currently they are in a large plastic tote (please dont bash me, this is extremely temporary and i know its not appropriate.) While i get their c&c cage setup. It should be done in a couple more hours at most so like i said extremely temporary.
I went out and bought everything that i didnt already have; oxbow juvenile cavy food, timothy hay, a container of spring mix greens, a bell pepper (just one because theyre young and i dont know if they will eat it yet), some cherry tomatoes, carrots, and a sweet potato. Also got some fleece. I already had the c&c cage supplies (except the coroplast which i also bought today).
I now have questions for you all to refresh my memory
1. What size c&c cage is appropriate for two young boars? 2x2? 2x3? I dont want them to be stressed from a large amount of space (if they would be that is) but i know bigger is better! Also, what is recommended size for two ADULT boars? Given they are relatively bonded to each other and dont bicker any more than normal?
2. How long should i wait until i can start handling them? I want them to get accustomed to me/us first but cant wait to snuggle!
3. Name suggestions?