feeling sad and missing many pigs

[aalur]

So, having just lost Chip a few days ago, i am really feeling the absence of my boys, i started the year with 8 pigs, and am now down to 4, to lose 4 in 5 months is such a shock, although they were all of similar ages and only Felix died young as a definite result of illness. I am feeling really apprehensive about the remaining 4, being all of similar ages, they are all between 4-6 years old, coming into their twilight years.
I have less cages and less bowls to fill and i keep making too many salads.
A year and a half ago, i had 10 boys! i've never had so few piggies. I am not looking to adopt any more at this time, as i feel i want to give my remaining boys as much attention as i can. It all just feels very strange. No real point to this post, i just wanted to get it out there how i'm feeling, i'm sure lots of you can relate.

 

[Guinea pig slave]

I'm so sorry you have lost your boys in such a short time and can understand your apprehension.
When we lost our Sheila last month, I felt overwhelmingly protective with her huspig Bruce and watched him like a hawk for a few days, worrying he would pine. I got to the stage where I was imagining things were wrong with him and utterly paranoid, checking him every 5 minutes :... Despite us having a number of piggies, I could only pick Bruce up for cuddles as it made me feel close to Sheila for a time until he dated two little girls and had company again.
Grief affects us in many different ways and you're remembering happier times but think of the wonderful home your boys had and your existing piggies continue to enjoy.
I'm sure you'll increase your fur loves when you're ready and despite never being able to replace the Rainbow Bridge boys, think of the life you can offer to some needy ones.
Focus on the time you have with them now or you'll go stir crazy - know it's easier said than done but can definitely relate to your feelings and your thread isn't pointless at all love, we all need to express how we feel with others who understand.
Hugs sent to you and your boys x>>

 

[sport_billy]

Big hugs, totally understand how you are feeling. Grief hits everyone in different ways and to lose so many piggies so close together must be so hard to deal with. x x

 

[Rodentopia]

I feel your pain as lost two guinea pigs in a matter of a month sadly both rescue with unknown back ground but doesn't make it any easier i go into the piggy room and still expect to see them Give your boys lots of hugs x

 

[piggyfan]

I really feel your pain. I have lost three of my precious piggies and it never gets any easier. It must feel so empty without your babies. It is hard to learn not to cut up as much food and it seems much quieter. I think all you can do is love and cherish your babies which you are already doing.

 

[doglovinpiggylover]

awwww poor you hon, thats so many babies, no wonder you feeling sad. thinking of you and sending huggles x

 

[biscandmatt]

massive hugs.

it's really hard isn't it. we lost ches in february and the grief is still so raw.

x

 

[Dusty_bugs]

Completely understand, I went from 4 to 1 in a month Now I've got one mother of a crotchety madame left over who is desperately alone but is very defensive over her own space. :/ I doubt she will bond with young pigs because she doesnt put up with being bothered and she will fight! She's going to be difficult to bond :s

Fingers crossed for you that you dont have to suffer any more loss until your piggies are much more wizardly! (I want long beards and moustaches as well. They're not allowed to go anywhere without a beard/tash combo!)

 

[shiny]

So sorry about your tough guinea time . These things do seem to go in cycles but I know that doesn't make it any easier.

Best wishes to you & your piggies x

 

[Wiebke]

HUGS!

These things come in waves, but it is hard to lose them so close together, especially when they are not very old yet. I find that it is harder to cope when you see the gaps all the time.

About 10 of my own piggies are now over 4 years old, so at some point in the not so far future, I will have to face the same problem.

 

[Hanwombat]

It is very sad I haven't lost a pig this year but so far in 5 months I've lost a pony, my grandad and my quail Last year I lost gorgeous Jake and Lentil too :/ I just hope they're all having plenty of fun over the bridge.

 

[MargaretB]

Hugs for you at this difficult time. You're doing the right thing giving your remaining babies lots of love, but it's never easy to get over the ones that have gone to the bridge before us.