Carol D
New Born Pup
About two weeks ago I separated my piggies because of very bad bonding issues. Both of them were constantly trying to dominate each other and overall I think that one of them just didn't like the other. Taking advice, I put each one in a 120cm cage and have the two cages side by side. It appeared that everything was going ok and both piggies were well adjusted to their new environments. For the past few days one piggie who is named Peanut has been EXTREMLY skittish and will try to hide in her hay and not come out of her hideys. Even if I am about 3-4 feet away she will act the same. She eats but not like she would normally do. Also, she popcorns all over the cage every now and than. So I don't know if it could be a health issue.
Today, I noticed that my other piggie who is named Buttercup has been growling at the bars of the cage where both of them are the closest together. She has never done this before. Peanut is constantly going to that side of the cage and chews the bars. Also, I noticed that she chews on quite a bit of things in her cage such as her hidey and anything that is made of fabric. She has even started to chew up my clothing when I hold her. Could this behavior be the result from Buttercup not being too happy with her? I don't know what to do at this point in time. Do I need to block the cages where the two come together? I am clueless and just feel so heartbroken that Peanut is going through this. Please, if someone can help I would greatly appreciate it.
Today, I noticed that my other piggie who is named Buttercup has been growling at the bars of the cage where both of them are the closest together. She has never done this before. Peanut is constantly going to that side of the cage and chews the bars. Also, I noticed that she chews on quite a bit of things in her cage such as her hidey and anything that is made of fabric. She has even started to chew up my clothing when I hold her. Could this behavior be the result from Buttercup not being too happy with her? I don't know what to do at this point in time. Do I need to block the cages where the two come together? I am clueless and just feel so heartbroken that Peanut is going through this. Please, if someone can help I would greatly appreciate it.