Merab's Herd

[Helen82]

Poor Stanley.
Phoebe will take anything from either of the others but will ensure no pig gets her food.

Primrose's usual trick (as she is more on the ball as to when the bowls of veggies arrive) is to go to the first food bowl and take what she considers to be the best bits, before going to the second food bowl and claiming the whole of it as hers. By this time Stanley has arrived and started eating from the reduced first bowl. Then as Primrose usually polishes off the contents of her bowl twice as fast, she then goes to 'help' Stanley with what's left of his veggies. I try to slip him some extra but she has a sixth sense for food... I've gently explained to her that Stanley needs his share as he is younger and still growing but this cuts no ice with her!

 

[Merab]

Primrose sounds a right little character and so much fun

 

[Helen82]

Primrose sounds a right little character and so much fun

Yes - from being last in the pecking order when there were three of them, I think she is the dominant one now that it's just her and Stanley. She makes the right noises when he is on a major rumblestrutting kick, but I think she is humouring him rather than submitting as such! They rub along together okay though and him being younger has brought out her fun side - they enjoy doing zoomies round the cage together. It pains me to say it as I miss Jess a lot but I think Stanley and Primrose seem happier now it's just the two of them.

 

[Merab]

It's been interesting with my herd to see how relationships changed when we lost Merab and they became 3 instead of 4.
Jemimah and Priscilla seemed to decide amicably to share the top spot - although a strong season can be fun!
Phoebe is still bottom but became much more confident when she no longer had Merab to hide behind.
They do have a fascinating social structure

 

[Helen82]

It's very interesting - Stanley also seems to have become more confident with me (though that may just be because more time has passed). I think it's a bit less stressful for him than when he was trying to be alpha male over two mature ladies! He was always trying to hump Jess but he doesn't really try it on with Primrose (except when we were at the vets ) though he now seems to have developed a thing about frantically sniffing where she has peed instead... Jess was very flighty and picked on Primrose a bit, so she's a lot more relaxed now its just her and Stanley.

 

[Merab]

It’s such a hard life!

 

[Bill & Ted]

Ah, wonder what they are dreaming of ..... .

 

[PerceptorII]

Yeah, such a tough life.

 

[Merab]

My lot wish you all a calm and relaxed Advent

 

[PigglePuggle]

My lot wish you all a calm and relaxed Advent

What a lovely thought
I have a houseful of extended family today clamouring to put up the Christmas tree, bake mince pies, and visit the Christmas market today- so calm and relaxed is quite a way off for us!

 

[Merab]

Enjoy your day.
I doubt if my Advent will calm and relaxed but can always hope.

Good news - I think we now have somewhere to live next year. All being well there is a house in Irby being bought. Don’t know how far that is from you

 

[PigglePuggle]

Great news! Google maps says that Irby is only 9 miles from us!

 

[Betsy]

My lot wish you all a calm and relaxed Advent

I going to see some friends today with 3 hyper children so doubt today will be peaceful. Oh well just have to drink lots!

 

[Merab]

Great news! Google maps says that Irby is only 9 miles from us!

I shall look forward to meeting you.
I won’t forget the carrots

 

[Merab]

We love our box full of hay

 

[Merab]

Ooooh - a new house

 

[Merab]

We really, really love the Timothy hay.
Slave bought 18 kilos.
Is that enough?

 

[PigglePuggle]

That looks lovely hay, very green, where do you get it? What lovely happy girls with so many treats

 

[Gem789]

That looks lovely hay, very green, where do you get it? What lovely happy girls with so many treats

I could be wrong but I think that is from timothyhay.co.uk hope I got that right @Merab's Slave lol

 

[Merab]

Correct
I ordered it direct as @Betsy said.
They deliver the next day.
I was relieved when 18k arrived in 2 x 9k bags.
It’s lovely and green and the piggies love it

 

[Merab]

Sorry- @Betsy @Gem789
Long day!

 

[PigglePuggle]

Thak you! Might consider this after Christmas when my spare room isn't full of children and presents and we have the storage space. Also when we get the all clear on the ringworm as that much hay stored in a quarantine room could be a disaster!

 

[Betsy]

Correct
I ordered it direct as @Betsy said.
They deliver the next day.
I was relieved when 18k arrived in 2 x 9k bags.
It’s lovely and green and the piggies love it

Sorry- @Betsy @Gem789
Long day!

I did wonder where I came in!
I'll let you off as I know Sunday is a very busy day for you!

 

[Merab]

Some piggy spam - enjoying a supper time treat of green oat Readigrass.

 

[Betsy]

Nom nom nom!

 

[Merab]

Inspired by creative forum members I had a go at making a Christmas tree for my girls.
I used a driftwood tree I found in a Christmas market.

 

[Bill & Ted]

Oh I love the tree, with the super veggie hanging baubles, your piggies are gorgeous too x

 

[Merab]

Just a lazy Sunday afternoon

 

[Sophie B]

Cuteness overload!

 

[Pawz]

Just a lazy Sunday afternoon

Awwww can I steal...umm I mean borrow them please?