Finally introducing myself and my pigs

Adorable piggies! Welcome to the forums.

Welcome! There is a tremendous amount of accumulated knowledge here!

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome!

Have you considered getting your male neutered so he can live with the girls?

Welcome! Super adorable pigs!

Welcome! So sorry to hear about the losses, but glad that your herd is doing well. I just love the pigtures. Are you thinking of adopting another boar for Bear? I've got two girls now, but miss having boars. I was going to have my last one neutered so he could join my Amy, but he died before that could happen.

foggycreekcavy said:

Welcome!

Have you considered getting your male neutered so he can live with the girls?

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yes but geez the last time i did he was dead a few months later....that's why when we got new ones we got two boars=(...we are going to n exotic pet show this weekend maybe we will get names of some breeders. I def don't want to buy from pet stores anymore...where else can i find pigs who need homes? No pig rescues close. DOn't trust craiglist. And I have checked pet finder...

mellbutler said:

yes but geez the last time i did he was dead a few months later....that's why when we got new ones we got two boars=(...we are going to n exotic pet show this weekend maybe we will get names of some breeders. I def don't want to buy from pet stores anymore...where else can i find pigs who need homes? No pig rescues close. DOn't trust craiglist. And I have checked pet finder...

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No one here will agree at all with you getting them from breeders; you know all the horrible things that they contribute too and have been on this forum for a while.
If you are dead set on getting them from a breeder, make sure that they know the guinea pigs background genetics and don't breed for looks but for better genes and good strong healthy DNA. There might not be any that are actually one of the very very few breeders that don't just breed for looks, but for health. *I'm not trying to start an argument, I do not agree with breeding piggies at all.*

I'd try to find another exotic vet and ask them all the questions, if they seem like they've done successful neuters before then I'd get him neutered.
It isn't risky if you have a good experienced vet doing the neuter.

No one uses (or has heard of) craiglist where I live, but by the sounds of it a few people have saved their piggies by getting them off craiglist. I'd look to see if there are any in your area that need a loving home that you can offer.

Why don't you trust craigslist? Those pigs often end up in rescues anyway.

Are you worried about going to their houses? You can always meet somewhere, and take someone with you.

Cute Piggers, as for Craigslist, when I would have rats that I'd put up for adoption via Craigslist, I would ALWAYS insist on meeting them in a public place, I generally chose Petsmart because it was near home, and you might need some supplies. Just remember, if the people aren't willing to meet you in a public place,they may not be able to, because of transportation issues, or health issues. I can't say that I'd go into their homes, but if you choose to do so, please leave your children at home, and take another person with you! I'd also ask a list of general questions before agreeing to adopt 1. What are they currently eating? Where are they kept? Are they Social? Were they meant to be food for something else? How old are they? and what kind of bedding are you using? I'd only suggest asking if they were meant for feeders because I once took in a rat who was supposed to be "lunch" and the snake wouldn't eat her, well, she had to be kept by herself because she'd terrorize and kill any other rats housed with her!