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My 11 week old was introduced to a new 6 week old today. I was so nervous about it for fear of the unknown.
I'd put them both in the hallway (neutral to both of them) and allowed them to 'play' with one another. Although I'd seen Trek popcorning before I have never seen him so excited or so unhibited. Normally on floor time he would nervously skulk about but today I was invisible.
There were lots of squeeking, running around each other, new piggy Puddles was sniffing Trek bottom, they had eaten some greens (moreso Trek) and then huddled together under carboard tunnel i'd made for them. Thay were quiet in there which made me wonder.
while they were in there I decided I'd try them both in Trek's cage. I had sorted a makeshift cage out for Puddles but was so pleased how they had got on I decided to give it ago. I cleaned and disinfected his cage and accessories and put them both in there.
Puddles went straight for the darkest corneer and Trek muched on some pellets. All was quiet in there for about 30 mins. Then it started..
Trek began walking round Puddles, sometimes looking like he was walking straight of him. Trek's body was low and to the ground, slowly walking round and what sounded like purring - I wasn't getting happy vibes from it though. This continued but I didn't feel uncomfortable, I didn't feel like they were about to fight. He started mounting him and er.. thrusting for want of a better word!
This behaviour continued throughout 45 mins playtime on the floor. I'm not too worried. I am concerned that Puddles Wheek sounded like he was shrieking at times but Trek was no where near him when he did this.
As we speak they are lying together in the darkest corner of the hutch. Puddles has been staying in there for long period but Trek comes out for food. This worries me as Puddles hasn't eaten a great deal and I've not seen him have water. I have just got him today so maybe he's petrified just yet.
Trek still makes those long purring noises whenever he goes back for a kip after eating. Need to educate myself on what noises mean.
Thanks for reading
I'd put them both in the hallway (neutral to both of them) and allowed them to 'play' with one another. Although I'd seen Trek popcorning before I have never seen him so excited or so unhibited. Normally on floor time he would nervously skulk about but today I was invisible.
There were lots of squeeking, running around each other, new piggy Puddles was sniffing Trek bottom, they had eaten some greens (moreso Trek) and then huddled together under carboard tunnel i'd made for them. Thay were quiet in there which made me wonder.
while they were in there I decided I'd try them both in Trek's cage. I had sorted a makeshift cage out for Puddles but was so pleased how they had got on I decided to give it ago. I cleaned and disinfected his cage and accessories and put them both in there.
Puddles went straight for the darkest corneer and Trek muched on some pellets. All was quiet in there for about 30 mins. Then it started..
Trek began walking round Puddles, sometimes looking like he was walking straight of him. Trek's body was low and to the ground, slowly walking round and what sounded like purring - I wasn't getting happy vibes from it though. This continued but I didn't feel uncomfortable, I didn't feel like they were about to fight. He started mounting him and er.. thrusting for want of a better word!
This behaviour continued throughout 45 mins playtime on the floor. I'm not too worried. I am concerned that Puddles Wheek sounded like he was shrieking at times but Trek was no where near him when he did this.
As we speak they are lying together in the darkest corner of the hutch. Puddles has been staying in there for long period but Trek comes out for food. This worries me as Puddles hasn't eaten a great deal and I've not seen him have water. I have just got him today so maybe he's petrified just yet.
Trek still makes those long purring noises whenever he goes back for a kip after eating. Need to educate myself on what noises mean.
Thanks for reading
