Pepper is on the look out for a new friend

[Swissgreys]

So today when I hopefully bring back a new friend for Pepper do I put Pepper in the bonding run first and then let him sniff the baby while I’m holding him or just place the baby straight in as well? I’m a bit nervous. It’s a big day.

I would place Pepper in first and then immediately put the baby in too.
I wouldn't hold the baby, as this will limit their natural interactions and behaviour (like running away freely to show submission).

Will they meet at the rescue first?

 

[weepweeps]

I’m doing the bonding myself at home .

 

[rhymer]

Fingers crossed. Good luck Pepper.xx

 

[Claire W]

I hope the bonding goes well today. Put Pepper in the bonding pen first followed by the baby x

 

[weepweeps]

Introducing Pebble





So far so good. Lots of submissive squeaking from Pebble. Both eating hay. Pepper is chasing him around a bit a sniffing his bottom.

 

[rp1993]

Aww he is gorgeous! Hope bonding goes well!

 

[Siikibam]

Hope it goes well. Pebble is gorgeous

 

[Claire W]

Aw Pebble is adorable Fingers firmly crossed x

 

[Swissgreys]

Pebble

 

[weepweeps]

We’ve had sleeps close by to each other and washes. Now eating again.

 

[Claire W]

All sounds positive so far x

 

[rp1993]

Wonderful news

 

[Bill & Ted]

Pebble is a handsome little man It sounds like the bonding is going very well x

 

[weepweeps]

Pebble keeps lunging at Pepper when Pepper won’t leave him alone. There’s no teeth involved he just hits Pepper with his face whilst squeaking. I’m reading it like he’s just telling Pepper off

 

[Piggies&buns]

Yes. Lunging is a defensive act. Pebble is telling Pepper to give him some space.

 

[weepweeps]

Chester is being the referee.

 

[weepweeps]

Still going well 7 hours in and they seem to be fine. I’m going to leave them in the bonding pen overnight and then put them outside into the garage. Even Pepper hasn’t been outside for over 6 weeks.

 

[Swissgreys]

Chester is being the referee.
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Please don't allow Chester to sit near the bonding pen like that.
You may be confident that he won't do anything, and Pepper may be used to him, but this will be terrifying for Pebble on what is already a very stressful day.
Having a large predator animal who smells strange will not help him settle, and right now you need to prioritise the bonding process.

 

[weepweeps]

Thank you. They also had a pet dog running around their pen when we got there to pick him up. He doesn’t seem scared at all. He’s pottering about, eating loads of hay and sleeping with his eyes shut.

 

[VickiA]

I hope the evening and night pass peacefully. Pebble is a real cutie

 

[Merab]

Pebble is so cute

Glad the bonding is going well.

 

[weepweeps]

Can I put two hides in with them this evening? Or still just hay ?

 

[Claire W]

I would just give them hay but perhaps cover half the bonding pen with a blanket to provide some cover

 

[weepweeps]

Night night. Sweet dreams.

It’s gone so well today. I’m so relieved.

 

[Claire W]

Night Night Pepper and Pebble. I am so pleased for you all x

 

[Abisquartet]

Pebble is just the sweetest little thing, he’s really *rocking* (hehe couldn’t help the pun) that hairstyle! Take care of the little one for us all Pepper

 

[AidaB]

Pebble is adorable, lovely name too.

Hope Pebble & Pepper had a good night together.

 

[Claire W]

I hope they have had a good night together and that you can move them back to their hutch today x

 

[rhymer]

Pebble is so adorable. Hope all went well last night.Xx

 

[Bill & Ted]

Hoping the little men had a good night together