Pohtaytur
Junior Guinea Pig
So, I just went to say hi to my pigs. Usually when I greet them I have a closed fist and they just come up to smell it. I had put my hand in front of Harold's hide first, which he didn't respond to, then to Henrietta's, and she came up to smell my hand. I put my hand in front of Harold's again and he came up and lightly bit my finger without hesitation. I took my hand away and I made a surprised sound. He put his head on the ground and I tried again and this time he just sniffed my hand without biting then went back to relaxing. I'm now wondering if I invaded his personal space today? It's never happened before despite me always putting my hand in front of the hides every time I go to greet them, so I wonder if he was maybe saying I was too close this time? I also wonder if he was maybe confusing my hand for food or that he was just being friendly. Anyone have any ideas so I can keep it in mind for the future? He's nibbled my fingers before so it's not too unusual, just that it was the first time in this sort of situation.
