PrincessPiggy
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@glitterfae77
I would suggest trying at least one intro for your piggy with a nice, friendly pig (talk to the shelter-- they will (hopefully) know which piggies are more submissive and likely to get along with others better, and if it doesn't go well, hopefully they'll be willing to take the piggy back). If it goes badly, then you have proof that your piggy prefers to be by herself. But, in all likelihood, it could go smoothly, and then both of you would have a new furry friend.
As someone previously mentioned, the reason you see so many "horror stories" is because people are more likely to talk about them because they're asking for help.
I will be the first to admit that I'm not a piggy expert, nor have I had a ton of experience, but I have done 3 different piggy intros (all with sows). They've all happened with no more than some rumble strutting and nosing off, if that, and they all eventually bonded to each other (some more than others, but they did bond). I know I see so much more of my piggies' personalities and behaviors as they interact with each other than I ever would have seen if they were loners.
My point is this: For every "horror story" you read, there are probably 5 stories of intros that went without a hitch and the piggies became the best of friends. So don't be afraid to at least try.
I would suggest trying at least one intro for your piggy with a nice, friendly pig (talk to the shelter-- they will (hopefully) know which piggies are more submissive and likely to get along with others better, and if it doesn't go well, hopefully they'll be willing to take the piggy back). If it goes badly, then you have proof that your piggy prefers to be by herself. But, in all likelihood, it could go smoothly, and then both of you would have a new furry friend.
As someone previously mentioned, the reason you see so many "horror stories" is because people are more likely to talk about them because they're asking for help.
I will be the first to admit that I'm not a piggy expert, nor have I had a ton of experience, but I have done 3 different piggy intros (all with sows). They've all happened with no more than some rumble strutting and nosing off, if that, and they all eventually bonded to each other (some more than others, but they did bond). I know I see so much more of my piggies' personalities and behaviors as they interact with each other than I ever would have seen if they were loners.
My point is this: For every "horror story" you read, there are probably 5 stories of intros that went without a hitch and the piggies became the best of friends. So don't be afraid to at least try.