Piggie has just lost his buddy any advice

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Hi I just lost Paul tonight and his mate perry had been ok but seems to be a bit more cuddly than usual he doesn't seem to be looking for Paul but I'm worried he will start pining and be lonely. Paul was at the vet when he passed away so although perry saw him ill in the last 2 days he didn't see him gone any ideas guys. We have 5 other boys too so perry will hear other piggies? 8...
 
it might be a silly question but have you got any pairs you could make into a trio? some boars will some won't... I am sure as long as he can chat to other piggies he won't be too lonely. Did you bring the body back to bury, if so you could show him paul maybe if you feel upto it.... Hope perry and the other piggies can help soothe your loss somewhat
 
lovelygirl said:
it might be a silly question but have you got any pairs you could make into a trio? some boars will some won't... I am sure as long as he can chat to other piggies he won't be too lonely. Did you bring the body back to bury, if so you could show him paul maybe if you feel upto it.... Hope perry and the other piggies can help soothe your loss somewhat
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I have 3 single boars and another pair was thinking of trying to pair him up with our youngest single boy as the other two are quite dominant and had to be seperated which is why they are single. I didn't want to pair them up too soon. I have pauls body to bury in the morning have been wondering whether to show perry or not don't want to disturb him but it might help him understand!:{
 
I know it is kind of morbid but i think that they are intelligent enough to understand it, have done it with everything from horses to rabbits they always seem to understand and go a little quiet but bounce back quicker in my opinion
 
thanks i have just given them 5 mins and perry seemed not to notice sniffed a little but i think he knows. will keep an eye on him. thanks
 
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I'm sorry to hear about your piggie Paul. How is Perry doing this morning?

Big hug to you and a cuddle for Perry fran x
 
How is Perry doing now?

Poor little man. You are lucky in that you have more pigs to experiment with, he is going to need some support from them. :0

They are definately intelligent enough to know when they see them dead. He would find it so much harder if you just took him away because he would be wondering why and wondering if he will return. You did the best thing. :)
 
How is Perry doing now?

Poor little man. You are lucky in that you have more pigs to experiment with, he is going to need some support from them. :0

They are definately intelligent enough to know when they see them dead. He would find it so much harder if you just took him away because he would be wondering why and wondering if he will return. You did the best thing. :)
 
Perry needs to mourn for a bit; however, if he is close to the others, he won't feel lonely.

Perhaps you could move Perry and that young boy next to each other, so they could start making friends?

I am very sorry for your loss!
 
Thanks all of you. Perry was a little quiet this morning but ate his salad and had a cuddle after we buried paul under our tree in the garden. My little boy is in a cage on top of him they are all indoors so they can smell each other. Might give them some floor time together later. don't have a place to put them next to each other as such as Perry's cage is on a stand and little man (bullit) is on top. Might move perry to the front room where the other 4 piggies are. still so sad keep thinking if I could have done more for him. Oh well I have my other boys to take care of and am getting married next Sat so I just have to think ahead.
 
I am so sorry to hear about Paul :( but don't beat yourself up over his death. When my Connie died, she died in the hutch and when I found her the next morning, Eliza was sat next to her. Eliza became quiet and sad but was able to grieve. She now has a new friend Eleanor and she is much happier. If Perry still has pigs to talk to, I'm sure he will be fine but let him grieve for his buddy x
 
You sound like a good piggy mum so don't beat yourself up about it. You did your best getting him operated on, you can't fight nature I am afraid. :(

Yes give them some floor time together then Perry won't feel so lonely. :)

Give him a big kiss from me and my boys. x>>

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Just give you all sometime to grieve, and enjoy your wedding day i hope the weather is kind for you so you can get some nice pics!
 
Hi Guys just thought I'd update and let you know that Perry is more active and friendly than before and ate out my hand for the first time today so I think he is doing ok thanks for all your advice. :)
 
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Hi Guys just thought I'd update and let you know that Perry is more active and friendly than before and ate out my hand for the first time today so I think he is doing ok thanks for all your advice. :)
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Thats wonderful news.. keep us updated on if he bonds with his new friend when they finially get too meet!
 
I am glad that Perry is coming out of mourning and is facing life again! :)
 
Thanks I will definately keep you posted. Might just give him some floor time with our little man rather than upsetting him with the bonding for now. We'll see how it goes on the floor! :{
 
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