So my problem is that I bought a pair of pigs (sow and boar) and the sow is currently and was already pregnant when I got her.. it's her third litter and she's only 11 months which I think is really cruel.. I just want to point out that I have never bred her - I have only had them two weeks.
I wanted to get the boar neutered and give the poor sow a rest. I have been researching it but I'm really concerned having read about complications with abscesses and even death on occasion after neutering and I'm wondering if it's really worth the risk. I could separate the pair but they're already really skittish and scared and I don't want them to be on their own!
So what I really want to know is..
What are your experiences with neutering?
Is it worth it?
How much did it cost?
Is their any vouchers I can get towards the cost?
Also, I live in Bolton so if anyone around that area could point me towards an experienced vet that would be great, my current vets don't get many pigs so aren't very experienced.
I wanted to get the boar neutered and give the poor sow a rest. I have been researching it but I'm really concerned having read about complications with abscesses and even death on occasion after neutering and I'm wondering if it's really worth the risk. I could separate the pair but they're already really skittish and scared and I don't want them to be on their own!
So what I really want to know is..
What are your experiences with neutering?
Is it worth it?
How much did it cost?
Is their any vouchers I can get towards the cost?
Also, I live in Bolton so if anyone around that area could point me towards an experienced vet that would be great, my current vets don't get many pigs so aren't very experienced.