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gp seems depressed

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Question
My piggy wiggy had babies (she was a rescue) and they left her on Friday, and she is alone.  She is not eating much, and seems to be moaping, even though I talk to her & give her veggies & fruit.  Any suggestions, I was thinking of a companion for her, as she enjoyed her babies. I don't want to lose her, she is a crested agouti and very pretty.

Answer
She could have something wrong with her from the pregnancy, birth and care of the babies. It is not uncommon for sows to get sick after birth, do to birth related causes.

Before getting another sow for a companion, take her to the vet to make sure nothing is wrong with her.