New cage coming tomorrow

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hayleyh

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I have been waiting for ages for my new piggy cage to come and I've had confirmation it will be delivered tomorrow. I am soooooooooooo excited because it means I can finally house Isiah and Ollie together.
I am a bit worried as to whether they will get on living together as they've only really spent time together so far in their playpen and cozy cuddle cup.
One thing that worries me most is that I've noticed that Ollie is a bit of a bully.
He steals food out of Isy's mouth. Isy finds his behaviour quite intimidating and just sits still for most of the time they spend together. I give them one big plate of veg but always have to put some aside for Isy to make sure he gets some. But then Ollie will take his food. The other day Isy was sat very still with a carrot in his mouth and Ollie was chomping away on the end of it.
I've also noticed that Ollie bunts Isy and nibbles at his fur. Isy will just sit there and take it and not move an inch.
Fingers crossed that all goes well tomorrow. Any tips on making the move go smoothly would be greatfully appreciated.
 
awww poor Isy :(

Ollie is probably displaying dominace to show Isy that hes the boss, and by the sounds of it Isy is quite happy with that pecking order :)

Maybe you could try 2 bowls of food, 2 bowls of veggies etc so that there is no competition between them for food? I'm pretty sure the other more experienced members will have lots more advice for you.

Hope the "move" all goes well for you and the piglets tomorrow :)
 
humph! it didn't arrive. So annoyed as I waiting in all day and got the piggies ready for the move.
 
Well the cage never did arrive. The company rang me and said that they received it and it was broken so they need to order me another one and it will take about a week to come :(
Although my boys have settled into their temporary accommodation quite well. This morning I woke up and found both of them sleeping in the same bedroom - thats a first :)
 
I hate that when you wait in all day and they don't turn up!
Awww (:
 
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