I need advice on what is the best course of action for my 3 year old boar. Background on him, I unexpectedly acquired him from someone who I had helped out with his care and could no longer keep him so asked if I would take him. She cared for him the best she knew how but he never got floor time, never fed fresh veg, very skiddish and his nails were terribly overgrown and crumbly so it was hard to say no. I have had him now for a short period of time and already we are bonding.
My original plan was to foster him while my local animal shelter tries to find a home for him. I already have two girls in a 2x6 cxc and had no intention of adding another member to the family especially when I know piggies need friends. But we have not found any suitable homes so far.
So my question is this, what is best for the piggy. After much discussion my husband has reluctantly allowed me to keep him on the condition that
1) we find out he is neutered (highly unlikely as he came from a pet store) OR we neuter him and expand the 2x6 to an L shape with his 2x3.5 and house them all together
2) we keep him and he lives alone but in same room as girls
Or do I continue to find a home for him? I know neutering is expensive and potentially dangerous procedure that is not medically needed. I just worry I wont be able to find a piggy savvy home for him with other boars and feel bad he is alone.
Oh and sadly expanding his cage and getting another boar is not an option. I tried many times convincing my husband but it is not going to happen. He already doesn't care for piggies in general and will not budge on the manner.
Thank you so much for you advice. I just want to do best for my little Loki.
My original plan was to foster him while my local animal shelter tries to find a home for him. I already have two girls in a 2x6 cxc and had no intention of adding another member to the family especially when I know piggies need friends. But we have not found any suitable homes so far.
So my question is this, what is best for the piggy. After much discussion my husband has reluctantly allowed me to keep him on the condition that
1) we find out he is neutered (highly unlikely as he came from a pet store) OR we neuter him and expand the 2x6 to an L shape with his 2x3.5 and house them all together
2) we keep him and he lives alone but in same room as girls
Or do I continue to find a home for him? I know neutering is expensive and potentially dangerous procedure that is not medically needed. I just worry I wont be able to find a piggy savvy home for him with other boars and feel bad he is alone.
Oh and sadly expanding his cage and getting another boar is not an option. I tried many times convincing my husband but it is not going to happen. He already doesn't care for piggies in general and will not budge on the manner.
Thank you so much for you advice. I just want to do best for my little Loki.