Eriathwens piggies

So unfortunately Thistle passed away a short while ago. I checked on her throughout the night, she was her usual self, enjoying her soft beds etc gave her her metacam a while ago, she pottered around, had a nose over the side into the next cage to see what the neighbours were up to so I left her to get her syringe feed ready.
When I went to get her she was in the process of passing away, I sat and held her as she left, it was very quick and peaceful bless her.
I'm totally lost at the moment, everything I've done for a very long time has revolved around her feeds or medication, I dont quite know what to do with myself.

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I’m so sorry Thistle has passed. I’m pleased it was quick for her and in her happy place. Take care. ❤️
 
I am sorry you didn't get longer with her but I am pleased she went peacefully at home surrounded by her friends. What a life filled with love she had with you. Sending hugs and best wishes.
 
So sorry for your loss.
What a lovely death for Thistle, peacefully, in her own home and enfolded in your love.
Be gentle with yourself now and allow yourself time and space to grieve your special lady.
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I’m so sorry that this was Thistle’s time. She died at home surrounded by love. That is precious. Big hugs to you, I know how difficult it is to adjust after you’ve been caring for a poorly piggy and then they suddenly go. It’s like being suddenly made redundant. I’ve only just brought myself to clear away all the stuff I used with Holly’s care. Big hugs.
 
Thankyou all, its been a very strange day. I feel like I should be doing something but all I've done is sleep.
The poor pigs are still very quiet, with the exception of Delilah who is popcorning away.. bless her she became very lame yesterday on at least one of her front legs, id forgot to mention with everything going on with Thistle, but she's been on metacam and is walking well again, she will be taking Thistles vet appointment on the 13th though to be sure it was purely soft tissue, ive no idea what she's managed to do to herself unless she's getting arthritic, or landed funny when being put back into the cage but I don't remember anything out of the ordinary happening. But then my memory has been awful with the sleep deprivation, I'm looking forward to getting more than 5 hours sleep on a good night, trying to look at the positives of losing Thistle to take my mind off of missing her.
 
So sad to hear that Thistle has made her way across the rainbow bridge. She really did have a wonderful life with you and had lots of happy piggy days. Sleep tight beautiful girl. 💕🌈🐾
 
I’m so sorry it wasn’t better news at the vet for utterly gorgeous Thistle and she decided it was her time for the Bridge :hug:I’m so glad she was at home with you and her lovely friends, but so sorry you’ve lost her. She had the absolute best home with you ❤️ xx
 
Changed the appointment on the 13th to be for Delilah, shes doing ok on the metacam, very active, even digging. But she's walking with a waddle still so not happy about that, it's a shame as I've been able to make the oaps cage a little smaller which in turn makes Delilahs herds cage larger, if she was healthy I could have bonded Cherry and Pearl with them but it will have to wait until she's better, no way she would cope with chasing and humping right now.

Tried to arrange Thistles post mortem today but my poor vet has had a hell of a day with emergencies and couldn't call me back until a little while ago so she's going in before they open tomorrow. I'm hoping it will at least give us the peace of mind that there really wasn't anything more we could have done.

I still keep finding myself sitting awake at 1am waiting for a reason to go to bed, usually it would be meds, syringe feed, then bed..but now I can go to bed whenever I want and I can't adjust back to that at all, its weird. Meanwhile if I sit down for too long during the day I'll fall asleep. Hoping in a week or two when I've caught up on sleep I'll get used to the new routine.

Gus has decided I've had enough time off from worrying about them and decided to death nap...isn't that considerate of him? 🤣

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They've all been very quiet, I cleaned them out yesterday and decided to spread a layer of readigrass under their hay to get them foraging, seems to have cheered them up a little bit which has been nice.
 
Eriathwen said:
They've all been very quiet, I cleaned them out yesterday and decided to spread a layer of readigrass under their hay to get them foraging, seems to have cheered them up a little bit which has been nice.
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Not tried my lot with Readigrass. It sounds as if it's something they'll enjoy. Always looking for more ways to make life a bit more interesting for them.
 
Betsy said:
Not tried my lot with Readigrass. It sounds as if it's something they'll enjoy. Always looking for more ways to make life a bit more interesting for them.
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I much prefer the oat version as it doesn't smell as strong and I'm less allergic to it 😅 but they love all of them!

I just got back from Thistles post mortem, turns out she had a mass on the thymus and another on one of her lungs. Her heart was massively enlarged, over twice the size of normal. So there was absolutely nothing we could have done differently really, which is nice. Honestly, considering she probably came to me with those issues, looking back at the signs, I'm amazed she lived for the 2.5 years we had her.
 
Betsy said:
Not tried my lot with Readigrass. It sounds as if it's something they'll enjoy. Always looking for more ways to make life a bit more interesting for them.
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All of my lot loved/love it too, the timothy, regular (smells lovely!) and the green oat :drool:

I’m so glad Thistle’s post mortem has put your mind at rest a bit @Eriathwen, poor little lady with all that going on. Such an amazing piglet to live with all of that and be such a happy little girl ❤️ Sure she lived so long due to your brilliant care, and being such a kick-ass piglet fighting those issues too of course :luv: Sending hooman and piggy hugs xx
 
Eriathwen said:
I much prefer the oat version as it doesn't smell as strong and I'm less allergic to it 😅 but they love all of them!

I just got back from Thistles post mortem, turns out she had a mass on the thymus and another on one of her lungs. Her heart was massively enlarged, over twice the size of normal. So there was absolutely nothing we could have done differently really, which is nice. Honestly, considering she probably came to me with those issues, looking back at the signs, I'm amazed she lived for the 2.5 years we had her.
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Poor Thistle! You gave her another lease of life, and it's clear she enjoyed her time with you. x
 
Eriathwen said:
I much prefer the oat version as it doesn't smell as strong and I'm less allergic to it 😅 but they love all of them!

I just got back from Thistles post mortem, turns out she had a mass on the thymus and another on one of her lungs. Her heart was massively enlarged, over twice the size of normal. So there was absolutely nothing we could have done differently really, which is nice. Honestly, considering she probably came to me with those issues, looking back at the signs, I'm amazed she lived for the 2.5 years we had her.
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Glad to have an answer that gives you some peace about Thistle.
The fact that she did live as long as she did is a tribute to her wonderful, dedicated, loving slave.
 
Thankyou all, I actually got a decent night sleep last night and I have no more early morning plans this week so hopefully that will help with how tired Ive still been feeling.

Delilah was at the vet earlier, her wrists are stiff, her toes are splaying and she has lost some muscle tone in her back legs. Antiparasitic drugs can cause neuro issues apparently but usually not panacur, but just in case if she gets worse I need to stop that, but we aren't far from the end now, think we're half way? But I've a feeling it's more likely arthritis, will see how she goes. A week after her panacur finishes I need to stop the metacam and see what she does, and bring her back at any point if I'm concerned or she gets worse.

She needs to re read the terms and conditions, the favourite (don't tell the others!) pig isn't supposed to get sick or injured lol

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Cherry and Pearl were added into Olivers herd today, they were accepted immediately with no issue. Hopefully everyone stays friendly at veg time and stays out long enough for pictures 😅
Delilah was so happy with her new friends she even did a wobbly popcorn at the end of the video 🤣 glad the metacam us doing its job and she's nice and comfy.


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Very proud of my girls today, I cant get it on camera because of course not! Why would they cooperate lol But whenever Oliver chases Pearl for more than a couple of seconds one of the adults will jump in and stop him, Delilah scored a direct hit to the face with a jet of urine 😅 and Pumpkin gave him a good headbutt/nip, the others all just put themselves in the way. Poor boy is exhausted now!

Pearl has mapped out the cage and only had one small crash when she turned around to fast and walked into Ebony and Gus' cage corner.

Cherry is still quite content under her hay pile but she's dragged plenty veg under to eat. She's slowly getting braver.

Makes a nice change from bonding adults, I cant remember the last time I bonded babies! 😅

(Can you spot all 9 in the 3rd picture? 🤣)

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Betsy said:
Gotta love a happy popcorning piggy. Lexi and Thea have never had oats. I may well try them with oats see what the reaction is!
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I hope they enjoy them 😅 they're a firm favourite with my lot but they haven't had them for quite a while, they didn't agree with Thistle towards the end, felt a bit mean letting everyone else have them and not her!
 
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