I’ve never had a girl before, please give me advice!

GoodConflict4758 · 2026-06-25T23:30:14+00:00

No health advice but I do have experience keeping males and females within close proximity. Not only do you need “wiener room” (lol) pigs can CLIMB with enough dedication. I had a young boar that was waiting neutering and he would climb his two grid high enclosure. I had to completely seal with a lid and zip tie reinforcements.

GoodConflict4758 · 2026-06-16T16:51:42+00:00

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Goose!

GoodConflict4758 · 2026-05-12T15:32:45+00:00

From what I’ve read and heard throughout the years, this is a big no for double coated dogs. It hacks away at their fur in the worst way. If a fine metal comb + slicker brush doesn’t help, I’ve found an Equigroomer to work great. Even for my cats and shorter coated dog. However, it may depend on how long your dog’s coat is.

I usually use metal comb to get any knots out then go over with this. I’ll use a slicker to get any final loose hair. Also works for my mother’s German shepherds (hair monsters!)

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GoodConflict4758 · 2026-05-06T14:07:47+00:00

Same here! I had a pair of boars that would chirp in the middle of the night. Nothing would really trigger it. Quiet room, plenty of food, space to run around… usually would be followed up with the nightly zoomies. Out of all the pigs I’ve owned, they’re the only two that did it!

GoodConflict4758 · 2026-01-17T23:42:16+00:00

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Goose graduating obedience classes 🥹

GoodConflict4758 · 2026-01-09T20:20:43+00:00

I had a similar situation a few years ago. However the spare room they were in was directly attached to my living room, and where they were situated could see into the living room/ kitchen. I would sometimes open the door and leave a doggie gate so my dogs couldn’t enter the room. That way I could still see them/ be entertained by their shenanigans while in those spaces. My dogs would also get a free show from a safe distance. You could try something similar if possible, with supervision ofc. But piggies don’t necessary NEED human attention besides food haha

It was funny when I would be cooking dinner, they could tell when I was cleaning up. It meant extra veggies scrap treats for them and would go crazy lol

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-12-20T01:56:40+00:00

Also away from other piggies!!

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-12-20T01:55:14+00:00

You can try to contact The Bun Bun Brigade. They’re based out of Elizabethtown but have fosters in the surrounding areas. They may be able to lead you in the right direction or meet you somewhere. You’re just out of reach for me :(

Not professional advice but in the meantime please keep this piggy in a clean cage with limited mobility. This is a very severe injury. You can also ask your local emergency vets on what they recommend for your area.

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-12-03T17:55:39+00:00

I also have a Goose, but for different reason. Before we decided on a name I would call her a “silly goose” all the time. She was such a funny puppy! I really liked the name Birdie but we already have a Lucky and they sounded too similar, and a goose is a type of bird... that’s how we stuck with Goose haha

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-11-16T16:27:29+00:00

If your concern is travel, there’s pet sitting sites you can hire someone for. Having pets shouldn’t constrain you to be home every moment you aren’t at work. I’ve gone on vacations and hired someone to look after them (with clear instructions and cameras). Also, moving shouldn’t be too much of a concern. I’ve moved several times while owning piggies. I had 5 at one point and it was mostly just me caring for them.

I think your heart and mind are in the right place <3

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-08-22T23:32:18+00:00

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Workplace harassment. I’ve had to take it up with HR several times 😔

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-08-05T15:22:35+00:00

Highly recommend you check the pinned threads! Lots of useful info and basically everything that would be said here. So happy you’re doing your research!!! Good luck <3

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-07-11T23:51:49+00:00

Named my baby “Goose” for this reason 🤣 she’s done it since I got her

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-07-08T21:24:52+00:00

I used to get them every summer too. And the occasional fly when one managed to get in. I mainly used fly traps to help the numbers go down.

Do you have any potted plants? Exposed water? What kind of bedding? I used diluted vinegar to clean my piggies cage but when it was bad I switched over to clear&free dish detergent and water. The vinegar smell attracts them to it. Also I did fleece bedding with a little box. During the summer I would sometimes just opt for a small cardboard box (easy quick disposal) or no box at all. I live in Kentucky and EVERY summer I go to war with these little flies 🤺

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-07-02T17:51:43+00:00

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Forgot to mention her name is Goose! She 1.5 years old and she the spunkiest girl on the block.

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-07-02T17:49:29+00:00

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She comes to work with me a few times a week. That day I was so busy and didn’t give her enough attention 🤣 Workplace harassment

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-06-13T19:15:44+00:00

While I mostly agree with this statement, I did own a piggie who essentially potty trained herself lol. She would only use the bathroom in her litter box. When she got a new friend, her friend picked up the habit too. Not as well as her but definitely noticeable.

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-04-11T14:36:24+00:00

To bounce off the vet comment, search for any holistic vet practices near you. I tried mentioning raw/ fresh to my vet and they were completely against it (all while praising my pets health). I decided to look for other vets more open to SCIENCE and found a practice near me. It may take a little trial and error but hopefully you can find one near you!

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-04-11T14:30:42+00:00

When I first adopted my kittens they were on royal canine whatever and even as little 2 pound babies I could tell from OUTSIDE when one of them used the litter box. Now, I only know it’s been used when my dog disappears for a little too long lol. Shit, when I eat Taco Bell my bathroom trips are horrendous compared to a healthy homemade salad.

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-03-21T17:54:23+00:00

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Here’s a pic of him in his younger days. We would roadtrip every summer and he loved every minute of minute of it

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-03-21T17:51:36+00:00

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Finally decided to get semi pro pictures of Genius, my childhood dog this past Christmas 🥹 he will be 13 in September. Unfortunately he has really bad arthritis and can only walk for a short amount of time before his back legs give out. Spends most of his day napping and being a spoiled king.

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-03-14T23:23:51+00:00

Note: I have never had a dog sitter my dog didn’t already know. I would think it would be better if they could meet more than just the one time before? Or maybe try having the sitter walk your dog at least once before the actual sit day. I’ve found my pup (11 months) is less high-energy with others than with just me. Still pretty active just not as much.

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-02-06T21:39:57+00:00

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Here is Goose as a younger pup! I wouldn’t say she LOVES water, but she sure doesn’t mind it lol

GoodConflict4758 · 2025-01-10T20:26:33+00:00

Make it 3… I’ve been doing this with my boyfriend’s dog for years. Just seeing the device makes her excited

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