help!

[SweetNsalty]

I recently got a full time job and am struggling, I still take good care of my two boys like cleaning the cage, feeding, health checks ect, but I am not doing okay, it takes a lot out of me as when i get come from work i just want to have my dinner, watch tv and go to sleep, but i am torn between whether i should keep them or not as i love them a lot and would be very sad for me but mainly i struggle with the fact that they have a genuinely great life with me and i don't want them to go to a family that wont give them a that or would mis treat them.
Another thing that puts me off of getting rid of them is that they would be scared, they know me and they know my house and it would pain me to know that they have to get use to a whole new environment again and new people, i would be very wary of who i would be giving them to for example, i want them to have a good piggy knowledge or have owned piggies.

i would appreciate any advice or point of views from seeing this as i am really torn, thank you

 

[artcasper]

Providing you are feeding, cleaning them out and checking them over - you are doing enough... You don't need to spend hours with them - they have each other - i feed mine / spot clean in the morning and night and this only take a few minutes... obviously takes longer with a full cage clean

What more do you think you should be doing? Don't beat yourself up...

 

[Free Ranger]

They have fallen on their paws with you!
First thing - and no need to answer... are you a female and are you perhaps expecting a 'visitor' soon? PMT always threw me into despair!
Second thing - you are right - they are fed and cleaned and they have each other. Pigs are interested in us and some like to hang out sometimes but basically they like each other and we are not their primary source of fun!
Third is that you will still be adapting yourself to your new regime. They do say if you want to get something done ask a busy person. Give yourself a bit of time... you don't have to make any decisions right now but you can still keep your options open into the future - as we all have to really.
Take care x

 

[Claire W]

Please don't tie yourself in knots. They are living the best life. So long as they are fed, watered, cleaned out and checked over, that's all they need as they have each other. I have 4 piggies living in our spare room and although I am home all day and check on them regularly, I don't have them out lots as they prefer to just share each others company and get on with their own thing x ,

 

[Winniepeg]

If it’s your first time in full time work or you haven’t done it for a while you’re bound to feel exhausted. Give yourself some time to get into your new routine. You may find that in time you don’t feel so tired. As others have said you’re piggies are well cared for so no need to worry.

 

[weepweeps]

I had a little wobble a few weeks ago and thought my two would be better off with someone else too as I wasn’t getting them out for playtime as often as I would like due to a bad back. Everyone came to my rescue. Telling me they have each other for company and don’t really need me for company. I’m the bringer of food and cleaner. Lol. As long as their basic needs are met they are fine. Good luck with your new job.

 

[Tnoz]

I’m the same, I’ve 9 piggies and 4 enclosures, I work full time Monday to Friday, I drive for a living and it can be tiring, I try and get my babies out when I get home but sometimes they just don’t want to, so I clean around them, weekends I do two cages on Saturday and two on Sunday so they get a good time on the floor, they get cuddles and check overs and nail trim if needed, good luck with your job, they know we love them

 

[Hannah_xx]

I know how you feel too. I have 7 wonderful piggies, 3 separate cages. In the mornings I have 4 horses to check and feed, chickens to tend too, birds to feed and water, a dog to walk and the piggies to check and feed..And I work full time, recently 6 days! I get home in the dark now it’s winter, and I have to do all the animals all over again. Once I’m finally indoors I should straight away poop pick the piggy cages..but sometimes I’m just too knackered! But it’s ok. Sometimes life can be hectic, as long as we are doing the best we can for our animals they will be okay. I clean my piggies out once a week, and spot clean and clean out hay trays about 3 times a week. I top up of hay twice a day without fail. Veggies and pellets once a day. Every time I feed I make sure everyone comes to eat. They haven’t had as much floortime as much as I use to, but I try for atleast 2-3 times a week. I rarely if ever give them lap time. They don’t like it much anyway.
My life has been pretty hectic and stressful recently. I often feel like I’m not doing enough for my pigs, but I know their happy, they have lots of space and food and friends. I watch them from the glass doors every night while watching Tv. Interacting with one another and munching on hay, doing piggy things.