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New Born Pup
Alright, so the piggies are apparently doing quite well and have even been enjoying some snuggle lap time together.
We did however ran into a small problem. You see, Freddie is quite big and has popcorned his head against the ramp. Nothing serious, but mother decided to take it out for now with the intention to put it in once they are properly used to the new enclosure and each other. The other problem that might arise is that there is really only one way to go. Although it is wide enough for two piggies side by side (28cm), with the current dominance establishing I don't want one to get cornered.
I understand the upper level does not really count towards floor space, but especially Swinka has really been enjoying rummaging through the hay and having a nap. At the rescue Freddie really enjoyed hopping on top of his wooden hidies just to sit there and look around, so we would like to keep it. The question is...how?
Make the ramp a bit steeper so there is more space underneath? Put the ramp in a different place, perhaps the middle? (that would mean even more steep), Try to make the platform wider at the end so they have more space to manoeuver?
Any suggestions are welcome!
I suppose that whatever the outcome I will at least put a c&c grid at the end to stuff in more hay and make sure they don't roll off.
To add some more: Swinka can be a bit pushy but Freddie is a rather gentle thing. He will rumble at her if she gets too close. She is not allowed in his hidey, but he's fine with her sleeping right next to it as long as there is some fabric in between. They have only been together since Saturday and the enclosure is new to both. Freddie is also not actually that big, it's just that Swinka is very petite
Photo's are already in the introduction thread but here you go
enclosure itself is 130x80
(mother has sorted the food, don't worry)
We did however ran into a small problem. You see, Freddie is quite big and has popcorned his head against the ramp. Nothing serious, but mother decided to take it out for now with the intention to put it in once they are properly used to the new enclosure and each other. The other problem that might arise is that there is really only one way to go. Although it is wide enough for two piggies side by side (28cm), with the current dominance establishing I don't want one to get cornered.
I understand the upper level does not really count towards floor space, but especially Swinka has really been enjoying rummaging through the hay and having a nap. At the rescue Freddie really enjoyed hopping on top of his wooden hidies just to sit there and look around, so we would like to keep it. The question is...how?
Make the ramp a bit steeper so there is more space underneath? Put the ramp in a different place, perhaps the middle? (that would mean even more steep), Try to make the platform wider at the end so they have more space to manoeuver?
Any suggestions are welcome!
I suppose that whatever the outcome I will at least put a c&c grid at the end to stuff in more hay and make sure they don't roll off.
To add some more: Swinka can be a bit pushy but Freddie is a rather gentle thing. He will rumble at her if she gets too close. She is not allowed in his hidey, but he's fine with her sleeping right next to it as long as there is some fabric in between. They have only been together since Saturday and the enclosure is new to both. Freddie is also not actually that big, it's just that Swinka is very petite
Photo's are already in the introduction thread but here you go
enclosure itself is 130x80