[Deanb123]

Hi all. I rescued a single pig a few years ago. I had him spayed and he's coming up to 5 years old. I take him for a walk around the field every day which he loves - waggy tail, runs, barks, lies down for scratches. However when not on a walk he just spends all day sleeping in his shed. I don't think this is right.

So we want to introduce a second pig to him for companionship.

Ive read up a lot on it - the initial fighting, staged introduction but one thing I can't find an answer to

Can I get a second spayed male to be his companion or will this not work?

If anyone has done this before and has any other tips or advice I would be really grateful!

Thank you for your help

[harmony]

Pigs love interacting with people and with other pigs. People will tell you that no animal should be kept on it's own but actually many are.  Pigs spend a lot of time sleeping even when they have a companion but they will have someone to sleep with 


There is no reason why you can't get another spayed male. You may find one at a rescue centre. I would look for one of a similar age so you don't find yourself needing another companion when you lose the older one.


If your male is spayed then you could take a female.