Adopting After the loss of a pig should I get another companion pig ?

[patriciamarge]

I've had Patty for 3 years now, but she's 5. (we think) She's lived alone most of her life. In June I did get a little skinny pig and Patty hated the baby up until two months ago. But about two weeks ago the little one died. I think it was because our heating broke on the Christmas, when my roommates who were looking after them left for the night, and when they came back it was 52 degrees in the house. The little one managed to survive for another day, but didn't make it to the next morning. I feel awful. The question now is, should I get another pig or pair for more companions to the other one? There is the chance she'll hate them again, but she seems so quiet without another one. I wouldn't say sad, but significantly less vocal and seems to cling to interactions with people a bit more.

 

[bpatters]

I'd get her another one. Pigs are herd animals, and almost always prefer another of their own kind. See www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm and http://guinea-pigs.livejournal.com/3002707.html for help on introductions.

 

[patriciamarge]

I've been looking on kijiji for pigs instead of going to a pet store and I see there are a pair of 2 yr old bonded from birth females that need a new home. I was wondering if introducing two would be a problem ? and especially since they're not completely babies.