How to introduce another Pot bellied pig.

[sandy sea]

I already have two Pot Bellied pigs. I have had them since they were around two months old. One is 18 months old and the other is 17 months old. My neighbor just gave me her Pot Bellied Pig, she said it was too much trouble to care for and did not have the time. It is around 15 months old. It was not feed properly so it is really fat and really big. What would be the best way to introduce the new one to mine with out too much fighting? Thanks

 

[redhen]

Maybe let them see each other through a fence first for a while..i dont know..just go slowly. Also, its gonna happen anyways..they are gonna fight. Ones gotta be top hog..and the other will have to back down. once one backs down its over. Do they big tusks or anything? I dont think they'll kill each other or anything... i dont think...

 

[Skyesrocket]

Letting them meet through a fence is a good idea. You didn't mention if they were male or female. Usually introducing opposite sexes is easier...with any animal.
I have brought several here over the years and only had one fight. It was between my older female and the newcomer that was also female. I was suprised to see my old gal move as fast as she did! There was a lot of screaming and carrying on, but no major damage.