Re: Introducing a new piggy

One thing i have always done when getting a new pig,is to ask the
petshop/owner/whoever....if it fights with my current piggy can i return
it. This is reassuring as if a new pig fights then this means another cage
is required or problems while passing it on to someone else. The most
successful way is to get a very young piggy and just put it into the cage
with current pig (which is presumably an adult) Whatever you do just watch
them for as long as possible....any agression will most likely show up
very
quickly...and yes piggies do need company of their own kind if possible.
As
for introducing a new one immediately...well if it looks healthy etc i
would just put it in with existing pig straight away......if it looks
sick..(eyes/nose/weight/missing fur/funny walk) you shouldnt take it
anyway. Oh yes....and if Nubbin is a female you need another female
.....these things breed like rabbits you know !!!
kelvyn.

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