Make them like me

[Opiggy]

I have had my pigs for a good amount of time now nearing a year. 1 of them is more friendly but hates being held the other is less friendly but is ok with being held. The friendly one always lets me pet him and scratch him. Recently I have been busy and now they both run away from my hands. How can I bond with them and make them enjoy pets because they have before.

 

[Piggies&buns]

All you can do is spend more time with them. Sit by their cage and hand feed, speak to them etc. Essentially it’s a case is going back to basics as if they were new piggies again.

Thread 'Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering and Cuddling Tips'

Jul 29, 2014

1 Understanding Prey Animal Behaviour
- Unresponsive prey reflex
- Flight reflex
- Fight reflex (defence bites)
2 How to Avoid Predatory Behaviours
- Scent
- Flow of chatter
- Sudden movement and noises
- Looming and staring
- 'I am not seeing you'
3 Piggy Whispering
- 'I want to be friends with you'
- 'I invite you into my herd'
- 'I love/care...

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[VickiA]

Patience, kindness and lots of bribery with veggies, herbs etc. That’s usually the key to winning your piggies back round again.