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Hello from a piggie novice
I'm so happy to have found this place!
Recently we rescued two male piggies (year old brothers). They have a lovely big hutch and very large enclosed run (totally cat etc proof) Their sleeping area is full of hay and wood shavings, lino lined, they also have wood shavings down in the open part, lots of hay, food, fresh water etc.
They are understandably shaken by their move, (just over a month ago) so I was wondering if there is anything I can do to aclimatise them, help them settle in? They have boxes and tubs to hide in in their run, and although they run about quite happily munching on apples, grass, dandelions and carrots, they are still very nervous. I have been handling them every day, but to be honest, they still HATE it, and wheeeek loudly. Brian is the more adventerous of the brothers, whereas Bob is so timid, bless him, (Named after Charlie's favourite story 'My Best Friend Bob, if anyone knows it! ). Brian actually bit me (quite gently) today whilst holding him - I feel so awful, as though I am traumatising them! I already love them so much, and spend quite a while sitting down and nattering to them (they will now pinch food from my hand!)so I would really appreciate any advice you can give me to make my boys happy.
Thanks
I'm so happy to have found this place!
Recently we rescued two male piggies (year old brothers). They have a lovely big hutch and very large enclosed run (totally cat etc proof) Their sleeping area is full of hay and wood shavings, lino lined, they also have wood shavings down in the open part, lots of hay, food, fresh water etc.
They are understandably shaken by their move, (just over a month ago) so I was wondering if there is anything I can do to aclimatise them, help them settle in? They have boxes and tubs to hide in in their run, and although they run about quite happily munching on apples, grass, dandelions and carrots, they are still very nervous. I have been handling them every day, but to be honest, they still HATE it, and wheeeek loudly. Brian is the more adventerous of the brothers, whereas Bob is so timid, bless him, (Named after Charlie's favourite story 'My Best Friend Bob, if anyone knows it! ). Brian actually bit me (quite gently) today whilst holding him - I feel so awful, as though I am traumatising them! I already love them so much, and spend quite a while sitting down and nattering to them (they will now pinch food from my hand!)so I would really appreciate any advice you can give me to make my boys happy.
Thanks