Well I literally just joined. My name is Jen and I had one piggy about 20 years ago as a child. Sadly he was kept in a small pet store cage on cedar bedding, we didn't know any better. I did spend time with him every day and he was a very active little guy. He lived about three years and was the sweetest little thing. Thinking of trying it again. I am looking at a 2x4 c&c cage, as that's the largest I have room for. Read through some forums and did some research but still have some confusion. I don't know whether to try males or females. I have read about getting a bonded pair, but not sure how that takes place. If I buy two as babies that are housed together do they stay bonded? If they don't get along I read that splitting up a 2x4 is not big enough. Also I'm allergic to hay and was wondering if there is some that's less dusty than others, if not I will prob just take allergy meds. Also I read females pee less/smell less. Is there any truth to this? Lastly I have been looking at rescuing instead of a pet store but can't find any at shelters near me so I have been looking at craigslist, but the only pairs I have found were male/female and I don't want babies. Other than that I only see listings for a single pig and don't want to risk getting two from separate places and them not being able to get along and not having a cage big enough to split up. SO do I just get one to rehome and pamper it with a bigger cage or two from a pet store? I know they should be kept in pairs but I figure at least if I got one that was already a single pig he or she would at least have a much bigger home. SO confused...