Merab's Herd

[Merab]

We are now just over 2 weeks into the newly formed herd and they have really settled well.
Phoebe is still skittish but getting better. She loves everypig.
Merab is just getting on with being Merab.
Priscilla and Jemimah have sorted themselves out and look as if they’re becoming good friends.
Today, for the first time, Priscilla came out of the cage by herself and happily explored further afield. She and Jemimah trotted around together part of the time. She’s learning from Jemimah and giving Jemimah the active companionship she’s been missing since Keziah died.
We’ve had 2 noticeable seasons which was fun.
I love my little herd.

 

[PerceptorII]

That's a lot of cuteness in one place!

 

[HeatherW]

So adorable!

 

[Flutterby]

Such a lovely little herd!

 

[Eriathwen]

Beautiful piggies!

 

[Piggy Slave]

all that cuteness in one photo!

 

[VickiA]

I do love a happy ending x

 

[sport_billy]

Awwwww So pleased it going well!

Love the fact Phoebe loves everypig!

 

[PiggyPoo]

What gorgeous piggies you have

 

[Merab]

The picture I missed!
This afternoon was cage cleaning time.
All piggies out free ranging.
Jemimah and Priscilla disappeared and when I looked there they were, side by side, in the doorway of the dining room.
It was the “Us? No we haven’t done anything “ look that made me laugh
Even better, Phoebe actually sat on my lap without her snuggle pouch for a few minutes.
She’s slowly overcoming her shyness.

 

[Besspigever]

SOOO CUTE!
such a lovely herd!

 

[Merab]

Phoebe was sure there was a way out.
Mummy Priscilla trying to help.
Jemimah, out of sight, was chewing away at the hay house - I was waiting for it to collapse!

 

[Piggy Slave]

 

[Gem789]

Very cute! I love herds of piggies.

 

[Merab]

I’ve been surprised at how much fun there is with a herd.
They range from 6 years to 6 months and all have such different characters.
I could sit and watch their interactions for hours.

 

[Betsy]

They are a good waste of time aren't they piggies?

 

[Merab]

The cage was open.
Merab couldn’t make a decision but eventually came out to play.
Priscilla enjoyed her playtime but needed a rest on the bridge
Jemimah wanted to show off her bum
Shy little Phoebe stayed in the background

 

[PigglePuggle]

Such a beautiful herd of gorgeous girls, herd life is so fascinating isnt it- always something different going on!

 

[Merab]

Phoebe enjoying some lap time.
She’s still happier in her pouch but today was very relaxed.
Getting there slowly with this very shy little beauty

 

[Merab]

Merab and Jemimah are still firm friends.
Enjoying some quality time together

 

[Merab]

Can’t possibly forget mad hair Priscilla - a very confident girl who happily runs all over the place and enjoys her grooming sessions

 

[teddymouse]

I’ve been surprised at how much fun there is with a herd.
They range from 6 years to 6 months and all have such different characters.
I could sit and watch their interactions for hours.

now my big herd is in " The Hutch" , l have spent many hours just sat watching the interactions between them all is wonderful and carming. my draughter is spenting more time here, just to relax with the piggies when she is stressed. sitting with them hand feeding them, it's another world.

 

[Merab]

Shy Phoebe looking more relaxed and showing off her chooken

 

[Merab]

Everyone is doing OK.
Phoebe still won’t come out by herself but she’s getting much braver in the cage.
Everyone else got weighed and are good weights for their ages.
Priscilla had s grooming session and I did some more fur trimming.
I’m still not giving up the day job
Jemimah’s abscess site seems to be flaring up again, she polished off a bunch of dill while I cleaned it out but I think I’ll take her to the vet anyway.

 

[Betsy]

Poor Jemima a vet trip is probably for the best.

 

[Merab]

We have an appointment tomorrow afternoon.
I usually catch it before it gets nasty but I think tomorrow I will ask about surgery.
It’s not fair on Jemimah for it to keep flaring up as it does.

 

[Betsy]

We have an appointment tomorrow afternoon.
I usually catch it before it gets nasty but I think tomorrow I will ask about surgery.
It’s not fair on Jemimah for it to keep flaring up as it does.

Hopefully it won't be as HUGE as Christian's abscess!

 

[PerceptorII]

Hopefully Jemimah is in good health, even if she is a naughty piggie judging from that second pigture.

 

[Merab]

Hopefully it won't be as HUGE as Christian's abscess!

It’s nowhere near as huge as Christian’s thankfully.

 

[Betsy]

It’s nowhere near as huge as Christian’s thankfully.

I sincerely hope not! His was a complete whopper of a abscess and how that fitted in such a tiny body I'll never know!