Hi
I need some advice!
I have had my 2 piggies (Trixie & Treacle) from around 8 weeks old & had them for around 6 months now. Me & my boyfriend picked one each from the shop but I think we made a mistake as we obviously picked 2 piggies from 2 different litters.
@ 1st Trixie was slightly older & we were convinced she was going to be the dominant one. She did boss Treacle around & hog the food but i made sure i put 2 separate portions @ each end of the cage for them so it was not that much of an issue.
I would say they have never been overly fond of each other - when out they do chase each other around sometimes but recently this is happening less & less.
As time has gone on Treacle has taken over the dominance role & i feel she is bullying Trixie. Treacle constantly rumbles & sways on her back legs around the cage & tries to stop Trixie getting around.Its not that she is on heat & only does it every now & again - its everyday! She also puts her bum in Trixies face & sometimes squirts something. Trixie still has the upper hand over the food slightly as she eats so fast. They have floor time every evening so do get a chance to get away from each other.
Trixie seemed fine with this @ first & jsut got on with it but I have noticed over the last 2 weeks she looks sad & has not been herself. I have not seen her popcorn in a while & worry she is being bullied?
Apart from the odd squeak back there has not been any real fighting & no blood has been drawn. Its just more bullying i think.
Should i separate them? I have read on loads of forums that unless the fighting is really bad & blood is drawn you should leave them be but when Trixie looks @ me sometimes i feel like she is saying help me!
Any advise gratefully appreciated.
Suzy
I need some advice!
I have had my 2 piggies (Trixie & Treacle) from around 8 weeks old & had them for around 6 months now. Me & my boyfriend picked one each from the shop but I think we made a mistake as we obviously picked 2 piggies from 2 different litters.
@ 1st Trixie was slightly older & we were convinced she was going to be the dominant one. She did boss Treacle around & hog the food but i made sure i put 2 separate portions @ each end of the cage for them so it was not that much of an issue.
I would say they have never been overly fond of each other - when out they do chase each other around sometimes but recently this is happening less & less.
As time has gone on Treacle has taken over the dominance role & i feel she is bullying Trixie. Treacle constantly rumbles & sways on her back legs around the cage & tries to stop Trixie getting around.Its not that she is on heat & only does it every now & again - its everyday! She also puts her bum in Trixies face & sometimes squirts something. Trixie still has the upper hand over the food slightly as she eats so fast. They have floor time every evening so do get a chance to get away from each other.
Trixie seemed fine with this @ first & jsut got on with it but I have noticed over the last 2 weeks she looks sad & has not been herself. I have not seen her popcorn in a while & worry she is being bullied?
Apart from the odd squeak back there has not been any real fighting & no blood has been drawn. Its just more bullying i think.
Should i separate them? I have read on loads of forums that unless the fighting is really bad & blood is drawn you should leave them be but when Trixie looks @ me sometimes i feel like she is saying help me!
Any advise gratefully appreciated.
Suzy
