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DM06020
i had one of my pigs separate because i didn’t think he was pooping but... guess what? he pooped! i’m so relieved
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If your piggy is still eating and fine in themselves, then that means that the digestive system is working just fine. Believe me, if there is a blockage of some sort somewhere or the gut is stopping to work altogether, a piggy will look very ill and off and refuse to eat (as it can no longer process any food) very quickly. There is no mistaking it!
Poos don't always come nicely on the dot as pigges are not constantly eating digesting; if you get hung up on counting poos. you will live in constant fear. Take your cue from your piggies' behaviour; if they are behaving normal and interested in a little treat, then there is nothing wrong! And stop controlling their poo!
Betsy
Anniversary Herd
I weigh Christian every day cos he is on long term Metacam for arthritis in his back and I want to make sure I have his medication correct. I am worried he won't eat if he is in pain. He has dropped his weight by around 40-50g compared to what it was before his back problem but maintains his weight between around 960g - 980g. He poops OK generally every morning when he is being weighed! I only worry when his weight drops to under 950g. He is a happy boy, rumbles alot and loves life. As long as a piggy is eating it is a well piggy. As @Wiebke says a piggie will always eat unless they are very unwell and that is unmistakeable.