Is it unfair on Pigpig?

[Jayms_fallen_angel]

I say you've already got your answer. Some pigs just don't like other pigs. It took me a grand total of 7 piggies till I found Acorah a friend (no I didn't adopt seven piggies I tried her with her family and the piggies my mum adopted but she only ever liked one of those and only after I'd found her a cage mate anyway a nice baby)

I'd say put pig pig and a girl together (Girls and boys get on better than boy and boy anyway) and put them where cobweb can see them, call to them but not feel as if they're in his space.

 

[CobwebandPigpig]

Hiya!

Feeling a LOT calmer this morning, I have basically been doing nothing else but 'piggie watching', keeping an open mind and tryng to get a new view of my piggies relationship.

There was only a little bit of rumbling from Cobweb, this occured when I first entered the living room (where the cage is) and that's been it since. There was a lot of wheeking from Pigpig when he heard the fridge door opening and the romaine lettuce bag rustling, Cobweb doesn't wheek so much but he joined in at the end. Pigs commenced shovelling of veggies. Cobweb had a good sniff of Pigpig's bum through the fence. Lots of gurgling and cooing noises (what I call 'piggy chatting'). They touched noses through the fence. Cobweb lay down to sleep. Pigpig jumped up on top of his wooden cabin and wheeked at Cobweb to look and see how clever he was. Cobweb ignored him. Pigpig jumped down and played with his bell-ball. Pigpig then went into his cabin for a snooze. This is the time they are at their sleepiest, when they get more active this evening I will 'piggie watch' again.

And that's it! I am rather embarrassed at my big old freak out now. I won't remove the fence, the reason I put it up in the first place is so I didn't have to worry about them fighting when I was upstairs or out of the house. I think Pigpig is happy, if he wasn't he wouldn't eat so heartily and he is obviously very happy to chat to Cobweb.

I also haven't yet given up hope of getting them to bond, or at least improve their relationship. I have a few other methods in mind recommended by members of this forum but what I mostly need to do is give it time for the moment. There's no question of re-homing Pigpig, I love him and will gut out and turn the understairs cupboard into a piggie area if I have to. I brought him home and am responsible for him, so whatever it takes to make him happy, it's going to get done. I'll keep watch and if I'm still worried about Pigpig being lonely in about 6 months time, I'll look into a new pig and new caging arrangements which will suit both Cobweb and Pigpig. The last thing I want, as Karen said, is to post a new thread in a few weeks time with the title "Is it unfair on Munchy Joe?" (which would be the new piggie's name!).

I just really needed some clarity, thank you so much everyone who posted (some of you probably just wanted to give me a good shake!). I really appreciate it and I'm now confident I'm doing the best for my beloved piggies.

Thanks! Ang x x :smitten:

 

[PiggyLoon]

glad to hear you feel a bit better about the whole situation. O0 Think you've got the right idea about giving them more time. Thats the best thing to do. Theres no rush.

Dont be embarrassed - I think we all freak out every once in a while (some more than others - i.e. me!) ;D
Its good that you asked peoples opinion first before getting another piggy then crying for help!

Good luck with the boys O0

 

[MemberY]

Agree totally with piggyloon Learn from our mistakes, we dont mind All is harmonious with mine now but I had a freak out about it all a while back! There is no rush as you say