Poppy and Banjo

Pair of large breed pigs available to adopt in Gloucestershire

Poppy

Breed: Gloucester Old Spot X English White

Age: 7 years

Size: 5’4″ long, 2’10” high

Neutered: No

Location: Gloucestershire

Banjo

Breed: Gloucester Old Spot X English White

Age: 7 years

Size: 4’10” long, 2’9″ high

Neutered: No

Location: Gloucestershire

About Poppy and Banjo

Poppy and Banjo have been together throughout their lives and are best friends. Poppy is the boss of the pair and was more inclined to pinch Banjo’s food when they were younger, but their relationship has become much more relaxed as they have matured. They are happy to head off independently for a mooch during the day, but naps, sunbathing and settling down for the night are very much shared activities.

Both girls are friendly, playful and intelligent, and enjoy meeting new people. These days they are fairly laid back and spend plenty of time napping and relaxing, although they still enjoy exploring their surroundings and are enthusiastic rooters.

Human Interaction and Handling

Poppy and Banjo absolutely love human company and are always ready to greet people, including strangers. Both enjoy plenty of fuss and will happily accept scratches and rubs on their bellies, ears and backs.

They are easy to be around and their current family are completely comfortable sharing their space and entering their shelter. Close physical examinations have rarely been necessary, so their tolerance for more involved handling is not yet known.

Experience with Other Animals and Children

Other Animals:
They have experience around chickens and have had nose to nose interaction with a dog through a fence.

Children:
They are used to visiting children who have stroked them through the fence, and older children have given them belly rubs under supervision. Any interaction with children should always be supervised.

Health and Care

Both girls are generally in good health, with some mild dry and flaky skin. Poppy has some impairment to her eyesight and hearing, but remains active and this does not currently appear to interfere with her day to day life. She has previously been treated by a vet for a cracked nail, which healed following treatment.

Reason for Rehoming

Poppy and Banjo are very reluctantly being rehomed due to their current carer’s health issues.

Ideal Home

Poppy and Banjo would suit a home with plenty of outdoor space where they can continue to root and explore. They are enthusiastic rooters, so enough land to allow areas to be rested and rotated would be ideal.

Both girls enjoy plenty of human interaction and would appreciate a home where there is time for regular attention, affection and engagement. As a closely bonded pair, Poppy and Banjo must remain together.

Please Note

Poppy and Banjo have not had an in-person assessment by our team. While they have been reviewed and considered suitable for rehoming, all the information provided comes from their current home.

We’d ideally like to find a new home close to their current location, but we’re open to applications from further afield if you can offer them the right home.

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Are you set up to do gradual introductions between unfamiliar pigs? *No, it’s not possible with my set upNot right now but I could beYes, I can do introductions straight away

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