Free Roaming Piggies

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Well today we decided to have an experiment and let the piggies have a free roam round the living room. We covered up wires etc by just using our fences to block off certain areas. We put their towel with some hay on it in the usual place that they would normally have their run. Well they decided that a certain corner was where they were going to poo and wee so we moved the towel there. It was great. They only pooed once somewhere else but every other time they went to their towel. What clever piggies. They loved running around and chasing after each other. They were popcorning and running at top speed. We have just put them back and they are shattered and just about both sleeping. Columbo is in his armchair and Sir David is beside him. Oh how I love my piggies. We will definitely do that again. Just thought I would share in case anyone else was going to give it a try.
 
I think when they are free range they are a pleasure to watch, better than TV. It is amazing how they zoom around at top speed. I let Archie out as soon as I get up in the morning and he sits and waits in the hall for me to bring him his salad dish.:)):))
 
OH what brill fun. Isn't it great when they are really free and chasing around at break neck speed.

When Blos, Butter & Vi are getting cleaned out, and it's too cold or wet outdoors, they scamper around the utility floor, but I always manage to leave the door open ;) and Blos and Vi scoot round the corner and play kiss & chase under the dining room table, they love the carpet. Yep I know they're both girls but hey they're just affectionate...well that's my excuse anyway. Butter just looks on with an indignant stare:( . They're all mega happy when the deed is done, wish they could have more time like that but don't suppose the cream carpet would stand the test of time! Brill time though.

Worth getting the video camera out for these types of venture days out....I'm thinking an Adventure Playground theme would go down a treat....now there is an idea!xx>>>
 
I did try to video them on my mobile phone but they were so fast. I think its mostly of my walls and carpet with the odd blur running through it mallethead:))mallethead
 
I know, it wasn't an adventure ground, it the pig-olympics....bet it was the 100 metre sprint they were doing....pity it wasn't the 1500 metres then you'd have had no problem....bless they'll sleep well tonight....watch out for the loud snoring!
 
I know how hard it is to snap a roaming piggy in motion! rolleyes

But once you have seen how much fun roaming is, you simply can't go back to a cage life...

PS: If you are doing it regularly, put some plastic under the towel. That way, you can be sure that there won't be nay accidents. Brace yourself for the naughty stage! You'll know what I mean when you see it! ;)
 
Wiebke said:
I know how hard it is to snap a roaming piggy in motion! rolleyes

But once you have seen how much fun roaming is, you simply can't go back to a cage life...

PS: If you are doing it regularly, put some plastic under the towel. That way, you can be sure that there won't be nay accidents. Brace yourself for the naughty stage! You'll know what I mean when you see it! ;)
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I'm dreadfully jealous Wiebke.....would love to have mine roaming but I can't get the hubby to agree to increase from 3 to 5....alas I'm currently resigned to caring for 3 but least they're happy. WE NEED MORE PIGGY FILMS....ESPECIALLY OF THE LARGE FAMILY VARIETY:):):)
 
Isnt it wonderful to see piggies free ranging. My montgomery just loves being out of his cage. He patters all around the upstairs of my house and only ever piddles on the towels i put down. He always greets me when he hears me coming up the stairs.
 
That sounds AWSOME! I look forward to letting mine roam free more now that Mette-Marit is not as scared. Your post makes me want to try it tonight!
 
skrikopanik said:
That sounds AWSOME! I look forward to letting mine roam free more now that Mette-Marit is not as scared. Your post makes me want to try it tonight!
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Let us know how you get on. I was honestly expecting them to try and get in nooks and crannies and that I would be constantly pulling them out but they just loved running about in the open. My piggies were just so happy. I swear if they could smile they would have had one from ear to ear. Give it a go.
 
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