Hello! Some of you may have read my last thread about my two new piggies Tahdig and Strudel. Basically, I adopted two year old Tahdig from some friends of mine after his two brothers died and they felt they couldn't care for him well anymore. About a week later, I got a new, month old pig named Strudel. I've kept them in different rooms so far and both seem to be doing well.
Except, Tahdig has been drinking a lot less. He eats plenty but it seems that the amount of water in his bottle barely decreases each day. I've seen him drink from it successfully, and Strudel has the same brand and type and is doing fine. I've asked my friends and they said he didn't have any problems drinking with them, from a similar water bottle. Anything I can do to fix this? I've been giving him extra-hydrating food like cucumbers and (sparingly) some blueberries, and he eats them up. His poops were light colored for a day or two but now they're back to their original dark color, which makes me think he is getting some hydration from the veggies. Should I be worried? Take him to the vet? Might it be related to having a new pig in the house?
My main question is if I should put a bowl in there. I did for a day but he didn't seem to drink out of it.
Thank you!
Except, Tahdig has been drinking a lot less. He eats plenty but it seems that the amount of water in his bottle barely decreases each day. I've seen him drink from it successfully, and Strudel has the same brand and type and is doing fine. I've asked my friends and they said he didn't have any problems drinking with them, from a similar water bottle. Anything I can do to fix this? I've been giving him extra-hydrating food like cucumbers and (sparingly) some blueberries, and he eats them up. His poops were light colored for a day or two but now they're back to their original dark color, which makes me think he is getting some hydration from the veggies. Should I be worried? Take him to the vet? Might it be related to having a new pig in the house?
My main question is if I should put a bowl in there. I did for a day but he didn't seem to drink out of it.
Thank you!