I have two 4 month old males who are very different in character. Since yesterday, Theo, who is emerging as the dominant male and is normally very friendly, sociable, vocal and lively, has been behaving very out-of-character. He’s stopped going upstairs in their two-tier hutch (he’s usually zipping up and down the ramp all day long) and is just sitting inside his grass tunnel, not doing anything. He’s eating well, and I’ve seen him move around the bottom tier of the hutch once or twice, which makes me think he isn’t ill or injured. They are outdoor piggies (living in an appropriately insulated hutch) so I’m wondering if he’s been frightened by the fireworks being set off locally over the last few nights. Is it possible this could have a lasting ‘trauma’ effect? Bringing him inside the house is not an option; I’m waiting to have an outbuilding made suitable for them to be moved into, which will be ready in around two weeks time. Does anyone have any advice or similar experiences that they can share, please?
Many thanks.
Many thanks.