Our policy is to always home boys first, if you don’t have a boy in your group of piggies, this is because boys are often overlooked for being boys! We have so many boys looking for homes!
If you are new to piggies, and have done some research, you are likely to think girls are more suitable. Unlike pet shops, our boys are neutered and properly assessed before leaving us, so highly unlikely to fall out. We also offer lifetime advice in the event of any problems. Boys are usually more friendly, easier to handle and big characters than girls, making them ideal for new owners!
If you have girls already, we would always add a neutered boar. It’s better for the girls, it’s more natural and a better dynamic for the group. It’s also fun to watch! Our boys leave us before they are 6 weeks post neuter and safe to live with girls. We can help with a set up to keep them separate. Then they can be next to each other and have a slow bond. We offer support and advice during this time.
If you have a pair of boys and are looking for more piggies, it would need to be a second set up, boys do better in pairs.
Other concerns people have with boys are smell and impaction, both of these are greatly reduced when neutered. There is sometimes more of a smell for the first week or two, around girls, as the boys are scent marking. This is common in boys who haven’t met girls before, and it does settle!
We spend a lot of time explaining how lovely boys are, and we have many adopters who are so happy to have adopted cheeky, cuddly boys! So please respect our decision to always offer boys first, where appropriate. It’s best for you, the piggies, and us!
