Bonding Skinny pig and newbie

[Piglet333]

So i have an almost 1 year old skinny pig, I just got a 2x5 cage to add a buddy for her. But I am nervous to add another with her because she has no fur and so she can get hurt easier. A rescue even said I have to be super careful. She hasnt been with another pig since she was a baby. I know all about proper introductions but I would like to hear about some good positive experineces with skinny pigs and hairy ones or should I get another skinny pig.

 

[bpatters]

It's not the hair on the other pig that will hurt the skinny, it's the teeth and the nails, and another skinny would have both of those. I don't know why rescues say you have to be extra careful when pairing them with haired pigs -- no more care is required with a haired pig than with another skinny. What you have to be is watchful, and make sure any skin abrasions are promptly treated.

It also helps to use a Dremel and smooth the nails of the haired pig so the skinny won't get scratched.

 

[Piglet333]

It is worth trying tho right? So shes not alone. I keep worrying she may get hurt