Cheekypigs
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Here are some videos of Fuzzable demonstrating the correct method of use, while Popchop looks on and learns. He prefers to just climb on top of his.
The Adventures of Popchop and Fuzzable
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Aw such lovely videos of them both. Fuzzable loves that tunnel
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Just an update to say the boys are fully recovered from their ops and doing well. We'll attempt a reintroduction soon.
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Good news.
Thanks for the update.
Hope the reintroduction goes well.
Thanks for the update.
Hope the reintroduction goes well.
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The big day has finally come!
About an hour and a half in and things are looking really good. The first 15 minutes or so was a bit fraught, with hackles, chattering, the whole bit. But then, much to our surprise, Popchop backed down!
Since then they have been negotiating boundaries. Fuzzable is on top of the world. Popchop was looking pretty unhappy for a while, but has now cheered right up and there is lots of popcorning and zooming around.
We will give it another few hours to be sure, but it looks like our boys are back together!
About an hour and a half in and things are looking really good. The first 15 minutes or so was a bit fraught, with hackles, chattering, the whole bit. But then, much to our surprise, Popchop backed down!
Since then they have been negotiating boundaries. Fuzzable is on top of the world. Popchop was looking pretty unhappy for a while, but has now cheered right up and there is lots of popcorning and zooming around.
We will give it another few hours to be sure, but it looks like our boys are back together!
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So glad they seem to be getting along well.
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It's such a relief.
I don't know what made the most difference: neutering, or growing up a bit. But they both seemed to have learned manners. Previously they didn't go through proper stages of dominance behaviour at all, they just went pretty much straight to chattering and then escalated to violence.
Now we're seeing all the proper behaviours, including nose-to-nose challenges, which we never saw before. So they're managing to communicate and sort out their differences in a peaceful way.
I always had a feeling that their problems were not down to a personality clash, and I think I was right. I think it was down to lack of proper etiquette and communication skills.
I don't know what made the most difference: neutering, or growing up a bit. But they both seemed to have learned manners. Previously they didn't go through proper stages of dominance behaviour at all, they just went pretty much straight to chattering and then escalated to violence.
Now we're seeing all the proper behaviours, including nose-to-nose challenges, which we never saw before. So they're managing to communicate and sort out their differences in a peaceful way.
I always had a feeling that their problems were not down to a personality clash, and I think I was right. I think it was down to lack of proper etiquette and communication skills.
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Well, that's that. Our boys are reunited. They are so so happy, and so are we!
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Woo hoo! 
That's great news
That's great news
Cheekypigs
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The boys are very sweet together, it's hard to imagine they ever fought! Popchop is deliberately annoying (earlier on I saw him jump out of the hammock directly into Fuzzable's face), but Fuzzable bears it with dignity.
Spent some time souping up their cage today, here's a tour! Featuring Fuzzable's impressive baritone rumble and graceful strut.
Spent some time souping up their cage today, here's a tour! Featuring Fuzzable's impressive baritone rumble and graceful strut.
Adelyn
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Cheekypigs
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Saturday chill time!
Adelyn
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Hammock piggies
Cheekypigs
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The feet are out!
Cheekypigs
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I am happy to announce that, since they are back together, the guinea pigs have been reunited with their knickers.
It's been emotional.
It's been emotional.
Cheekypigs
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Look at these two. Absolute heartbreakers.
Cheekypigs
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What's in the box?
Adelyn
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"Do I smell food?! . . . Nope."
Cheekypigs
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Just realised it's a while since we had an update. The boys have been pretty busy, taking driving lessons:
Training as circus performers:
Reviewing different tunnel types:
Trying on new hats:
Exploring sustainable packaging options:
And sampling local delicacies!
They wish everyone a good day, and hope that you are having as interesting a time as they have been having.
Training as circus performers:
Reviewing different tunnel types:
Trying on new hats:
Exploring sustainable packaging options:
And sampling local delicacies!
They wish everyone a good day, and hope that you are having as interesting a time as they have been having.
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What exciting lives you lead. 
Adelyn
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Oh no, don't teach them how to drive! They'll drive to the grocery store and steal all the veggies! 
Soooo funny
Cheekypigs
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Adelyn
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The piggy on the top has his front feet out
Cheekypigs
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He does that a lot, so adorable
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Nearly 5 weeks after reseeding, the guinea pig garden is ready for a proper tryout!
And they are loving it.
Most of the grass you can see here is existing growth, in case you thought I had magically fast-growing grass seed!
They were hesitant at first, but now they've explored nearly the whole thing, including the secret tunnel (which Popchop is sticking his head out of here - it goes right through the hill and comes out at the back). The only thing they haven't fully explored is the castle on the crag.
Every adventure is better with regular naps!
And they are loving it.
Most of the grass you can see here is existing growth, in case you thought I had magically fast-growing grass seed!
They were hesitant at first, but now they've explored nearly the whole thing, including the secret tunnel (which Popchop is sticking his head out of here - it goes right through the hill and comes out at the back). The only thing they haven't fully explored is the castle on the crag.
Every adventure is better with regular naps!
