How to calm pig down whilst handling?

[Claire W]

Just wondering if someone here can help me. Connie loves to be handled and will snuggle up in to my arms and be loved and stroked. Eliza however is a different kettle of fish. She wiggles and fidgets like anything and I'm terrified that she's going to jump (or fall) out of my arms one of these days. When I took her out of her run earlier toady, she ran up on to my shoulder and OH had to come and rescue me before she fell or jumped off. Does anyone have any idea's on how to calm her down or relax her so she isn't as fidgety? It's getting to the point where I'm scared to hold her in case she gets injured Just to note that sometimes she is ok

 

[MintyAndGarry (TEAS)]

Ben was terribly fidgety when I first got him - still is when he knows he's going back in his cage. I think it's just a case of more handling as she will get used to it. Ben is much calmer now and will sit quite happily. Good luck!

 

[sarsmccabe]

How long you had them? she should calm down in time. xx

 

[Claire W]

I've had them since the end of November 2007. Connie was 18 weeks old and Eliza was about 8 weeks old. She's ok some of the time like today for example when I filmed them. Hopefully she'll calm down xx

 

[MemberX]

Just hold her close and talk soothingly while stroking her, she will soon gain your trust.