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After a couple of false starts owing to baile developing a possible ringworm patch...finally this weekend the boys (Bandit and Bailey) were able to go dating at Glynneath

Obviously they had to take their "teddies" with them..in (AS REQUIRED) an orderly qeueue

Here's Bandit waiting to be "checked in" with his\\\\\\\\\ friend"
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And here's Bailey who is clearly unimpressed with his teddy (oooh - actuallly it's an aardvar!k)

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so let's see how the boys get on this week in Suzy's capable hands.....(Johny pig gave me a kiss.....swoon)

xxxI
PS "teddies" are an integral part of successful bonding .If you can help Suzy with a couple of donations to the "DatingCause" then that would be reallly wonderful (for either or both male and female pigs.)

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They are both lovely, love bailey's face! Hope dating goes well!
 
Best of luck for Bailey and Bandit - and hope that their "friends" won;t suffer too much!
 
Bailey does not look impressed:(|):(|) They are so very handsomex)
 
Good luck Bailey and Bandit and have lots of fun! :)

Will have a look round the house for cuddley friends :)
 
Bandit goes Speed Dating

Bandit spent last night in Courtney's divided cage (the piggie I felt most likely to be a good match). She met his teddy to get to know Bandit's scent.

So this morning they met to see what they thought of each other.

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Sadly he was more interested in reading the newspaper pen lining and she more interested in the teddy for company. Their meeting didn't last long before it turned to teeth chattering from Bandit - he wasn't interested in her at all.


Next Larissa was introduced to her potential man - she was much more excited to meet him, popcorning and happy chatting.

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Bandit had a good sniff but very soon decided that she wasn't his type either, his language turned rather blue and poor Larissa was soon told what he thought of her.

Bandit then had a relaxing afternoon before meeting Tweed, a young beauty.

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He teeth chattered at her to start with, until he got a proper look at her and realised what girls were for! A session of 'Ring around the Teddy' commenced, attempts at humping didn't get very far as Tweedy is a quick little thing.

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This soon wore him out.

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A quick snack once he recovered - eating as butchly as he could to impress his girl.

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Another round of kiss chase commenced but once Bandit's fleecey was popped in the pen Tweedy asked very sweetly if she could share it.

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He thought this was a great idea and invited her to join him. Thy are now munching away on some tasty green oat hay, it looks as though they will be happy to be left together tonight, fingers crossed!

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More updates tomorrow - as well as Bailey's dating adventure.

Suzy x
 
What a great post and lovely pics Suzy! Glad Bandit settled down and found his manners in the end, he's really sweet letting her share his fleece bless him!

Hope all goes well with Bailey tomorrow x
 
Phew! I am somewhat relieved to hear this.

Suzy and I did have a conversation earlier on that perhaps Bandit might not like girlies ;) (and she has been a norty woman keeping me in suspense as, after the phone call, I was half expecting her to post she had put hm with a boar...she even mentioned she might have to try him with Bailey rolleyes )

Tweedie is an absolute stunner Suzy, so beautiful x) I shall keep my fingers crossed that Bandit behaves himself.

After all, it would be a terrible waste of the vets fees (neutering and two additional ops for abcess complications) if it turned out Bandit really preferred boys :))

Well done Suzy and thank you! xx>>>
 
I think this thread goes to show just how complicated a boar-sow pairing can be. So many people assume it is easy peasy and they will just get on, but Bandit has proved you still have to have the right boar and the right sow, it is never just a given that they will bond.

Not to make an example of the lovely Bandit Pebble! Just think some people (myself included) can learn a lot from his experiences today x
 
Let's hope it's love for Bandit and Tweedy. All fingers and paws crossed!
It's fasinating to see how they interact with each other and the differing reactions different girls get. It took 8 girls before Hector found one he liked! Lets hope Bailey's not as fussy as him! lol
 
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awwwwwwwww i hope they have a wonderful life together............doesn't she looked the chillaxed girlie and him being protective x)x)x)x)x)
 
The morning after

Bandit and Tweedy are doing very well today, relaxed and happy with each other. He occasionally bops her to get out of his way and she is happy for him to be the boss. She's only 4 months old so that seems to be helping. He is being very protective of her too as you can see form this pic.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=picasacid&feature=player_embedded

I'm trying to put a vid of the piggies on too so hopefully that will work. It's just a short one of them pottering about this morning.

Suzy x
 
Bailey's date

As well as Bandit I also have Bailey here to find a new cagemate, he's not neutered so he's boar-dating.

First choice for Pebble is Harry, quite understandable as he is a very comical, squeaky boy. He didn't seem to be Bailey's choice though.

Subtle isn't in Harry's vocab.
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Neither is respect your elders.
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A vid of just how annoying Harry can be - every time Harry's backside comes into contact with Bailey it's either wee being sprayed on him or boar gland being wiped on him.
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This is Bailey being very patient but not enjoying the experience - absence of sound means you can't hear the escalating teeth chattering.
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Once Harry left him alone for a few moments Bailey was very relaxed and non aggressive. He just didn't like Harry, daft Harry didn't make use of his teddy so Bailey couldn't get a break.

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Sadly this date went absolutely nowhere. Harry wouldn't leave Bailey alone and Bailey's patience just wore out. There was very little aggression though it did get evident as the date went on, more irritation than anything, but there was little point in leaving deteriorate until they did fight as this would not only cause potential injuries but also upset Bailey, making it harder to introduce the next eligible bachelor.

Another instalment soon...
 
Thanls for the links!

Subtle is defo not Harry's style! rolleyes
 
Haha Harry is such a gorgeous little boy - I am however surprised at how much Bailey let him off with.

Shame they didn't click :(.

Glad Bandit has found a friend :). x
 
So pleased that Bandit and his lady are still getting on well.

As for Bailey and Harry, I can see why Pebble wanted Harry as he is adorable. Shame it wasn't to be. Hope the next candidate is succesful.
 
Have to admit that Bailey has really gone up in my estimation after the "Harry onslaught". What a beautiful STOIC piggie bless him...

Personally I am gutted this hasn;t worked as I reallly wanted to rehome Harry... and Bailey was the "best bet" logistically....but ....it's Bailey's choice at the end of the day.

Many thanks to Suzy for holding Harry "on reserve" for this length of time (yep it was for me!)....and I'm not ruling out finding an extra cage for Harry and a (more compatible) partner.....

Wow....piggie bondings are doing my head in...there's so much more to it than puting two ina cage ofr 24 hours.....Suzy ..you is THE BEST "piggie matchmaker "

x
 
Very interesting :) I'm getting rather excited now to whom Bailey goes home with.

And Bandit looks likes he's happy with his choosen lady.

next instalment..... ?
 
Bailey's dating day 3

Well moving on to the next boar - Carson.

He's a very large boy, seriously hairy and masculine - and a complete wuss. He walks the walk and talks the talk but really it's all a big front to hide that he is a very scared pig. Bailey really intimidated him with the butch way he ate his hay, poor Carson tried to impress but failed - Bailey was not interested in becoming friends and kept going at Carson until he got thoroughly upset.

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So a break over lunchtime gave Bailey a rest - flat out sleeping, such a chilled out pig.

This afternoon he met Jackson, a young 8 month old male that was born here at the rescue. One of 5 surviving babies from a litter of 7, he has been part of the BDS since he was 6 weeks old - he is not the most amenable of pigs hence why he is still here. He showed his true colours today and snorted (high aggression display) and teeth chattered right in Bailey's face at their nose to nose meeting on my lap. I persevered with treats, strokes and chatting to them both but nothing would dissuade Jackson from being quite obnoxious. There was no point in the meeting going any further as Jackson would, without a doubt, launch himself at Bailey at the first oppotunity he got.

So tomorrow is another day - and another boar, this time it will be Saturn who is currently in the divided cage with Bailey so they can have a bit of a chat before tomorrow's fun. As I am developing a nasty cold I'm hoping that tomorrow's intro is less stressful than today's - I could do without the knife edge balancing act between dominance display and full on fighting.

Suzy x
 
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