Dexter and Popcorn - the Album!

I have had a phone call to say that on the eve of coming home, one of my new boys has got himself a hay poke. He’s been seen by the vet but it means they have to stay where they are for another 10 days to ensure it heals properly. Disappointed but the coming home party will be ready and waiting!
 
Oh that’s a shame. Never mind. They can wait a few more days for their fantastic forever home
 
I'm sorry, that must be very disappointing, you will have been so looking forward to their arrival. I hope the poor piggy's eye gets better quickly.
 
Aw, I’m excited for you, two new boys, hope the hay poke heals very quickly. I’m sure Popcorn and Dexter will enjoy the rambunctiousness of the new kids on the block 😄
 
Dexter and Popcorn,

I’m sorry to hear that your digs are being renovated not for you, but a new pair who are going to move in. Let’s hope they don’t keep you awake all night with their rowdy parties. You never know, you may enjoy it and (secretly) join in!

Much sympathy,
Toff and Fudge

Sorry to hear the coming home date had to be moved forward. May it come soon for you. I’m looking forward to loads of pics!
 
Piggies&buns said:
So good news…

…….Wilbur and Hugo are home! They are obviously scared at the moment so pictures aren’t yet possible but I will add some as soon as I can!
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Can’t wait to see them. I had a piggy called Wilbur once.
 
So here they are!
Wilbur is the black teddy
Hugo the white shorthair
Tiny little things! They are around 9-10 weeks.

I’m so surprised how friendly they are. It is probably down to the hay poke Hugo had so handling has had to happen but they both are very inquisitive and come to the front when I’m feeding, sniff my hands etc. They only tend to run off if I move too quickly. So very different to when Dex and Pops came to me.
 

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Oh my lord, they’re absolutely gorgeous, what little stunners :luv::luv: They’re utterly adorable :wub: Bless them brave bouncy boys, so glad they’re finally home!
I love that third pic, it looks like Hugo’s getting ready to pounce at you with those ears back :)):love: x
 
So Hugo and Wilbur have been here for just over a week now. I just can’t get over how confident they both are! Hugo is definitely more confident than Wilbur but they both make Dexter and Popcorn look like complete wall flowers, and believe me Dex and Pops have come a long way!
Both Hugo and Wilbur come looking for me, love a head stroke (and in fact a full body stroke), wheek like crazy at meal times! I was fully prepared with them being babies and having to go full on slow and steady with them but it just hasn’t happened - they want attention and they want it now!
They are so comfortable that they have already had a few sessions of playpen time and popcorn and zoom like crazy!
 
They are so cute! Glad they are settling in so well. What do Dex and Pops think of their upstairs neighbours?
 
Engel said:
They are so cute! Glad they are settling in so well. What do Dex and Pops think of their upstairs neighbours?
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When the little ones come down into the playpen (which obviously ground floor so level with dexter and popcorn) it does cause a bit of a stir for a little while each time.
Dexter will sit by the bars looking at them.
Hugo is, er, rather taken with dexter….a lot of dominance from him towards dexter through the bars! He rumbles and sniffs and then popcorns off!
Wilbur will also rumble at dexter a little but Hugo seems to actively seek dexter out!
I’ve been keeping a very close eye and was prepared to cover the hutch doors so they couldn’t see each other but actually it’s all ok. They seem to just be saying hello when they first go out but then don’t go over too much more after.
Popcorn doesn’t seem to quite know what to make of them! He never goes to the hutch doors but instead watches them from
a few steps back
 
Hugo and Wilbur are now 15 weeks old. They are very rumbly, squeaky boys and also make a lot of noise running about upstairs. We (particularly Dexter) are actually quite fond of them though - shhh, don’t tell her after all the complaining we’ve done. Its nice to have other piggies to talk to.

But, they are putting us to shame. We hear the slave saying how friendly they are and how they love their cuddles. Hugo climbs into the slave’s hands when she puts them in to do anything. She is always lifting Hugo out for cuddles as he has climbed into her arms. Wilbur sticks his head forward and nuzzles under her hands - we hear her say he reminds her of the way Patch the rabbit used to be.
She still tries to stroke us and we don’t allow it but we are feeling a bit jealous about the cuddles the other two get.

Here comes to the issue - sounds like we might be evicted again . The slave is getting so worried about how bouncy they are and how much Hugo likes climbing into her hands that she is going to move them downstairs so they are closer to the ground and we are going back up to the penthouse. We are of course glad to be going back to the penthouse but we are so sick of moving house!

Dexter and Popcorn
 
Oh you poor boys, it’s a tough life being a pig ;)
I think Cleo’s also feeling put to shame by the new girl next door who is very much more of a loverpig too, but not sure she cares like you nice boys, it just means I leave her alone! :))
Hope the moving isn’t too stressful for you all, and you enjoy your penthouse again! Make sure you stomp as loud as possible lads and get those newbies back! :):))
 
Piggies&buns said:
Hugo and Wilbur are now 15 weeks old. They are very rumbly, squeaky boys and also make a lot of noise running about upstairs. We (particularly Dexter) are actually quite fond of them though - shhh, don’t tell her after all the complaining we’ve done. Its nice to have other piggies to talk to.

But, they are putting us to shame. We hear the slave saying how friendly they are and how they love their cuddles. Hugo climbs into the slave’s hands when she puts them in to do anything. She is always lifting Hugo out for cuddles as he has climbed into her arms. Wilbur sticks his head forward and nuzzles under her hands - we hear her say he reminds her of the way Patch the rabbit used to be.
She still tries to stroke us and we don’t allow it but we are feeling a bit jealous about the cuddles the other two get.

Here comes to the issue - sounds like we might be evicted again . The slave is getting so worried about how bouncy they are and how much Hugo likes climbing into her hands that she is going to move them downstairs so they are closer to the ground and we are going back up to the penthouse. We are of course glad to be going back to the penthouse but we are so sick of moving house!

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Glad the new neighbours weren’t half as bad as you thought they might be. Enjoy the penthouse.
 
Dexter and a Popcorn are doing well. Just over 5 years old now!

Dexter is taken with the youngsters, Hugo is taken with him. Wilbur tries to prove he is the biggest of them all (let’s not tell him he isnt!). Popcorn tries to keep out of the childish behaviour!
Their Popcorn is in the first picture looking over at the other three having a meeting between the bars! While Dexter looks like he’s disgusted with me for interrupting what was a very important rumble session!

There has been a change in the shed for summer. Got to try to find a way that means they don’t need to come into the house in summer as early as it has been (unless absolutely necessary of course), so hutches are now in the shaded part of the garden and I’m hoping they can go into their hutches and they remain cooler when the shed is too hot (which happens really much earlier than outside temperatures suggest). Going to try an extra layer of insulation in the shed also.
 

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Hello Dexter, Popcorn, Wilbur and Hugo 😍 I’m more like Popcorn, sit on the sidelines and watch. Dexter is obviously teaching the youngsters the ways of a boar 😁
 
A long time since I last updated Dexter and Popcorn's thread!

They turned 6 years old earlier this month!

Popcorn still looks as spritely as ever and is holding his weight well, albeit lower than in his prime.

Dexter is looking a bit dishevelled in his old age and has definitely lost tone. He unfortunately is unwell at the moment.
We have had a death in the family this week and I will admit the first few days of this week it was a case that the animals were given a quick eye over, quick spot clean and fed/watered but not a whole lot else.
I noticed yesterday that he was quiet, reluctant to move and quite unbalanced when he did move. I found his front foot to be a bit swollen and he squealed when I touched his back. I called the vet and an appointment was made for an hour later. I feel absolutely terrible that he may have been like that for a couple of days already. I know he was ok at the weekend though as I cleaned out and he seemed to be quite normal then.

She said that he is generally well but has a sore front foot and a sore back knee. She doesnt know whether his sore front foot has meant he has put more weight to the back which has aggravated his knee or whether it was the other way round and his knee has caused pressure on the front. She thinks it's probably arthritis in his knee. His front foot pad has the potential for it to be bumble foot but she isnt certain - its sore but there isnt the usual things you'd look for but there is a kind of lump/hard area. So, the plan is that he is on loxicom and baytril for the next week with a follow up appointment booked.
If it's an infection in his foot, then the antibiotics should help and with any luck at his follow up it'll be much improved. I imagine he will continue on loxicom for his knee if she thinks is arthritis. If his front foot isnt improving then she will give him an x ray as she said there is a chance of it being a tumour. We will cross that bridge when we come to it.

The vet gave him his first doses of meds last night and I've just given him his morning meds and when I popped him back in his hutch, he walked across and looked more secure than he did the day before so it looks like last nights dose of painkillers are doing their job, just got to give it a few days for the antibiotics to kick in. He was given some pea flakes, albeit a little too many of them as I felt sorry for him!
 
I’m sorry for your loss. ❤️

I’m pleased the vet appointment went well. I’m sure Dexter will soon be on the mend.
 
I am so sorry for your loss, you sound like you have had such a hectic and sad week 😞

poor Dexter, I hope you can get his foot better, sound like you have caught it pretty quick 🤞
 
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