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Water bottle fell

Mo & Stubbins & Vani

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Hi!
I "tucked in" my piggies about 30 minutes ago.
I went to check on them just now, and their water bottle and fallen off of the grid and landed inside of the enclosure.
I am super worried about the possibility that it landed on one of my piggies, but I am super glad that I noticed it right away.
What do I do? 😥

P.S.
I had hooked on the top part too high, which is likely why it fell. I have some pretty aggressive water-drinkers in my piggy group.
I got that all sorted out and am now just worried about the safety of my little ones. :(
The bottle is large and was completely filled and quite heavy when it fell. This has never happened before.
 
I very much doubt it fell on one of your piggies as they are pretty quick at moving when they need to. If you are at all worried give them a check over.

What do you have your water bottle attached to your cage with? Is it the pathetic bit of wire that it comes with? Water bottle springs are much better. That's what I use. You can find them on Ebay.

Here is what I have with Dennis photobombing. :)

Bottle showing spring attachment.webp
 
Hi!
I "tucked in" my piggies about 30 minutes ago.
I went to check on them just now, and their water bottle and fallen off of the grid and landed inside of the enclosure.
I am super worried about the possibility that it landed on one of my piggies, but I am super glad that I noticed it right away.
What do I do? 😥

P.S.
I had hooked on the top part too high, which is likely why it fell. I have some pretty aggressive water-drinkers in my piggy group.
I got that all sorted out and am now just worried about the safety of my little ones. :(
The bottle is large and was completely filled and quite heavy when it fell. This has never happened before.

Hi!

Your piggies won't be hurt as they will jump away instinctively especially as they have to pull on the bottle to drag it out.
 
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