Introducing the new additions to our Piggy population

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Hello again, here are some pics following my last thread, that girl who wanted to give two 10 week old pups to the RSPCA because they hadn't sold etc, see my last thread for details :)

The pigs got here last night, very scared! Her mother put them in a box, not secured at all, they were probably sliding all over the place during the car-ride here. And she got lost so it took longer than it should have.

This is Sooty (who wiiiiieeks as soon as you attempt to go near her, never mind pick her up - I may need new ear drums). Sooty because she looks like she's stuck her head up a chimney . She is terrified, I don't think they have been socialised at all, poor little thing - going to have to take it very slow and patient with her. Already made a little progress though, I have been allowed to stroke her nose and she's sniffed my hand a few times.
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This is Brandy-Snap. Named because the pattern on her cheek reminds me of Brandy-Snaps for some reason. Still very nervous but not as terrified as Sooty. She is stroke-able but still backs away quickly and hides.
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Here they are together, they are sisters so even if I didn't plan to keep them together, which I do, I would now that I have seen how much they reassure each other... Neither is half as scared with sis there.
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Coconut adores them, I introduced them this morning, they ran and huddled up next to him, he's in piggy heaven - you can see how happy he is by his little face. He must love being cuddled ;) He's purred and danced for them a couple of times but gave up when all they wanted to do was hide under his long fur...

My baby boy is a gentle little soul really x)
 
:))what a lovely update! and well done for taking them in:))

They look lovely colours-c
 
Awwww well done for taking them in, they are beautiful esp sooty x) Keep us updated on the little one's they are sooo cute x)
 
AWWW - they are so cute, and it is so good that they will have a hppy home with you.

No wonder is Coconut so chuffed about having cuddle girlfriends he can show the ropes to! With his help, the poor little girls should come round much more quickly, as they will pick up their cues from him.
 
Tiny update...

Sooty has been talking to Cinnamon through the mesh of her maternity apartment. Cinnamon was trying to get out to see her so I introduced them carefully.

Cinnamon started washing her and treating her like one of her pups ?/ So, when her babies are old enough, I think everyone will be friends when put together :(|)

She's back with Coconut and Brandy-Snap now and Cinnamon is feeding her pups :)
 
So glad they've got their perfect home with you :) I love their names. Lucky Coconut :)) I hope they continue to get along
 
Ahh, they are so sweet! What a lovely mummy Cinnamon is too, how sweet of her. x)
 
Shellza said:
Ahh, they are so sweet! What a lovely mummy Cinnamon is too, how sweet of her. x)
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Thank you, I am very proud of her :(|) I would have let Sooty stay with her for a while, but she tries to suckle, Cinnamon doesn't mind but I'd worry the babies wouldn't get any/ enough milk. Hopefully she'll still want to be foster-mum to Sooty when they are all together. :rose
 
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