pigsforlife
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Cavy Slave
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- Joined
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I currently have 4 sows in a 2.7x4.5 grid cage. This is about 1.5sq m or 16sq ft. This is the latest photo of their cage (the only thing that has changed is that their hay rack is now a grid sectioning off the corner, and stuffed with hay, if this makes sence).
Now, what I am thinking of doing is removing their lazy lounge, creating more running space in the process. Then making a second level, say 2x2 grids about 3 or so squares (will work out how high later) high. I am thinking of using these s clips to keep it in place, then I will just need to lift it out to clean and such (any opinions on the making of this level are welcome). Anyway, their stuffed dog bone and cuddle cups will be able to go up the top creating more running space down the bottom and they wont need a ramp as they can just jump up. This is the theory. I am not sure how good it will work, so suggestions and thoughts are appreciated.
Moving on, I would like to add another little pig to my herd. I was hoping to adopt a long haired pig, of any age. I do have my eye on the only pig currently in the RSPCA shelter in Malaga - the only one in the state - https://www.adoptapet.com.au/animal/animalDetails.asp?animalid=53994&result=1&statusID=3 . Little Curly is a male, but a gorgeous fella. I would nueter him if I do adopt him, although it is rather costly - $110.
So what I suppose I am asking in the end is whether 5 pigs would be happy in a 16sq ft cage? Keeping in mind they are sows so can get away with living in smaller spaces I would think it is fine, but want your opinions on this, and also my ideas above.
Now, what I am thinking of doing is removing their lazy lounge, creating more running space in the process. Then making a second level, say 2x2 grids about 3 or so squares (will work out how high later) high. I am thinking of using these s clips to keep it in place, then I will just need to lift it out to clean and such (any opinions on the making of this level are welcome). Anyway, their stuffed dog bone and cuddle cups will be able to go up the top creating more running space down the bottom and they wont need a ramp as they can just jump up. This is the theory. I am not sure how good it will work, so suggestions and thoughts are appreciated.
Moving on, I would like to add another little pig to my herd. I was hoping to adopt a long haired pig, of any age. I do have my eye on the only pig currently in the RSPCA shelter in Malaga - the only one in the state - https://www.adoptapet.com.au/animal/animalDetails.asp?animalid=53994&result=1&statusID=3 . Little Curly is a male, but a gorgeous fella. I would nueter him if I do adopt him, although it is rather costly - $110.
So what I suppose I am asking in the end is whether 5 pigs would be happy in a 16sq ft cage? Keeping in mind they are sows so can get away with living in smaller spaces I would think it is fine, but want your opinions on this, and also my ideas above.