Mama Squeak
New Born Pup
Hi There. Any advice would be appreciated. I have two bonded sisters Biscuit (dominant) and Maisie. They are just over 1 year old and I am trying to bond our newest member of the herd, Piglet who is 6 weeks old female. She is soooo tiny compared to Maisie and Biscuit. I have done all the bonding techniques, swapped scent igloos, blankies for a few days, put them in the same room for a few days, then put them in a neutral cage with a partition whilst they squeaked to each other for a few days. Then I have been introducing them for 15 mins at a time. Maisie and Biscuit dont seem to be biting or hurting little Piglet but they keep chasing her all the time. She scarpers out their way and it twice as fast as them, hides for a few minutes then comes out again until they chase her again. Neither Maisie or Biscuit will just "be" with her. They lunge and chase. I have provided toys and foods for distraction but they still chase her and sometimes almost corner her. (She is so small she squeezes out between their legs). I keep the timings down to 15 mins because whilst they are not hurting Little Piglet, I think she has had enough of them chasing her (although you would not know to look at her, as she is squeaking away and popcorning inbetween running off). Should I stop taking her out after 15 mins and let Maisie and Biscuit chase her. Do you think the novelty will wear off and if I keep taking her out and putting her back in again it will never become normal. Also she is soo small I worry they will hurt her. I am unsure what is my next move. Any help please? Thank youxx
Also I have tried putting them in one at a time with Piglet, and they still chase her, so no difference with one or both.
Also I have tried putting them in one at a time with Piglet, and they still chase her, so no difference with one or both.