Intros - Hollister pigs and Fido
Yes, I´m confused. Aren´t new piggies supposed to be quarrantined for 2-3 weeks before introducing them into an existing herd? I will be getting one or two from Ladyveg in a couple of weeks and thought I would have to quarrantine them first (even though I´m sure they will be healthy). Is this NOT necessary if you know where the piggers are coming from and that they were in good health before you got them?
Thanks.
Thanks.
- Cordelia
- I GAVE, dammit!
I believe Becky said 4-6 weeks old. I was surprised that they are so relaxed. Held them for about 45 minutes straight. I am just waiting for them to yawn, there is nothing sweeter than a guinea pig yawning-total relaxation.
I was a bit worried about the Hollister adopted getting a URI or something on the road trip out here-that´s why I am quarantining. They both seem quite healthy. I also have 3 pigs, so no pig is lonely during quarantine, whereas Sunny had one lone pig. I would ask Ladyveg her thoughts on quarantine of your new additions. By the way, congrats on your adoption(s) SandraVE!
I was a bit worried about the Hollister adopted getting a URI or something on the road trip out here-that´s why I am quarantining. They both seem quite healthy. I also have 3 pigs, so no pig is lonely during quarantine, whereas Sunny had one lone pig. I would ask Ladyveg her thoughts on quarantine of your new additions. By the way, congrats on your adoption(s) SandraVE!
I agree about the piggy yawning. It´s the best!
Congrats SandraVE! LadyVeg has some cuties!! Which ones are you getting? I agree with Cordelia, ask LadyVeg if she thinks quarantining is necessary.
I got opinions from Becky and pigpal and they thought that because our pigs both had vet visits and had ivermec (sp?) treatments while at the shelter, they had satisfied the quarantine period. Cordelia is using the safer, less-risky method.
Congrats SandraVE! LadyVeg has some cuties!! Which ones are you getting? I agree with Cordelia, ask LadyVeg if she thinks quarantining is necessary.
I got opinions from Becky and pigpal and they thought that because our pigs both had vet visits and had ivermec (sp?) treatments while at the shelter, they had satisfied the quarantine period. Cordelia is using the safer, less-risky method.
Ladyveg is holding Dongwa for me. He will be a cagemate/buddy for my Frosty. I would also like to have another female - hopefully one from Hollister. I currently have 2 females, a 2yr. old bossy big pig Moki, and a mellow 5 year old Cocoa. I need to get one that will get along with both females. Probably another mellow pig would be best.
Before I knew about quarantine, both times I introduced new pigs, they got lice. Not a pleasant addition. Well the pigs were great, the lice - yuk.
Before I knew about quarantine, both times I introduced new pigs, they got lice. Not a pleasant addition. Well the pigs were great, the lice - yuk.
Sunny, I´m just now catching up on these threads. I´m thrilled that all of your boys are getting along. That first adoption was really special. Both you and Cordelia are great moms, and I loved meeting you and your families. Thanks for the salt water taffy!
About quarantine, the Hollister piggers were all given the full treatment for mites and lice and monitored for any other illnesses, so it was fine to introduce them right away. We told everyone if they would feel more comfortable, they could wait to introduce.
That Rover is something else, isn´t he? Houdini, the escape artist!
About quarantine, the Hollister piggers were all given the full treatment for mites and lice and monitored for any other illnesses, so it was fine to introduce them right away. We told everyone if they would feel more comfortable, they could wait to introduce.
That Rover is something else, isn´t he? Houdini, the escape artist!
No Becky, Winnie was the escape artist. He is the noisy, cream and white ear-flappin Abby. Rover is the black/brown crested American.
By the way everyone, Sophie told me during the drive from California to SLC they had nick-named my funny little Winnie "The Evil One." I guess he escaped from his cage during the drive!! (hence the "Houdini" comment).
Yes Becky, he certainly is something. Last Wednesday, I walked him a couple houses down the street to introduce him to my neighbor piggy-sitter. He wheeked so loudly that neighbors came out to the street to see what was going on!
Both boys are very sweet and getting better about trusting me. They still hide when I approach their cage but Rover will now take food (cautiously) from my hand. They don´t really "get" lap time and spend the time burrowed at the furthest end of the towel. HOWEVER, they LOVE floor time and popcorn their little hearts out running laps through the cardboard houses and hopping in and out of the litter boxes spraying bedding everywhere!! Fido is dizzy from watching them. Love those boys.
By the way everyone, Sophie told me during the drive from California to SLC they had nick-named my funny little Winnie "The Evil One." I guess he escaped from his cage during the drive!! (hence the "Houdini" comment).
Yes Becky, he certainly is something. Last Wednesday, I walked him a couple houses down the street to introduce him to my neighbor piggy-sitter. He wheeked so loudly that neighbors came out to the street to see what was going on!
Both boys are very sweet and getting better about trusting me. They still hide when I approach their cage but Rover will now take food (cautiously) from my hand. They don´t really "get" lap time and spend the time burrowed at the furthest end of the towel. HOWEVER, they LOVE floor time and popcorn their little hearts out running laps through the cardboard houses and hopping in and out of the litter boxes spraying bedding everywhere!! Fido is dizzy from watching them. Love those boys.
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