[Gpdd] Re:CARE - hay and neutering

[JULIE JACOB]

I've had my boar neutered and it was done about 11 weeks, as soon as he got to be one pound my vet said.  I've heard varyin opinons about age like wait till 6 months etc, but I also read somewhere that the earlier it's done the less problems they will have with impaction.  I've also heard 3 weeks on the wait to be with the girls, but again I went with my vet and waited about 10 days till he healed.

Luck you with the timothy hay!  I just had some shipped in since I am in Kansas and I've checked with all the nearby ag agents and feed stores and they tell me no way.  So it's either the pet store or order in bulk, I saved $3 a pound even after paying shipping!

I'd LOVE to get a skinny pig, they look so cute and unusual!  So if anyone knows of any shelter or rescue skinnies near Kansas let me know!

Julie and the magnifcent SEVEN.....Brillo, TwinkieMan, Penelope, Rose, Princess, Beauty and Red!
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  Hello to everyone

  We have not written for some time, but have been following the postings on a 
  daily basis.  We have our own contribution on the hay subject here.  When we 
  first got Fluffy we purchased a bag of timothy hay for her from the pet store.  
  She seemed to like it and ate it at a steady pace.  Fortunately for us, my 
  parents have a large ranch, and have their own timothy hay, so when we realized 
  how much store-bought hay was going to cost us, we asked the grandparents to 
  drop off a bag for us.  Once Fluffy tasted the home grown weed, there was 
  absolutely no way she was going back to the store-bought stuff.  The three of them 
  actually turned their little noses up at a bag of store-bought hay when we ran 
  short of the home grown stuff.  We have to laugh at their little 
  personalities and make sure we never run out of the "good stuff".  

  I've read some comments on having boars neutered, and how long before they 
  can rejoin the gals, but I don't know for sure at what age this procedure can 
  safely be done.  Any input would be appreciated.  

  Two weeks ago, on a regular visit to the local pet store, we came across a 
  cage with three creatures in it called "skinny pigs".  They were about the size 
  of guinea pigs, but had no hair, hippo type faces, and black oily looking 
  little bodies.  They were fat little critters, and housed the same way as the 
  guinea pigs.  I've never seen anything quite like them, and wondered if anyone had 
  any information on them.  

  Debie and Taylor, slaves to Fluffy, Muffin and Squeek
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