RIP Poppy

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This morning we discovered my sweet Poppy had passed away she was a sister named Honey who we are hoping to bring into the other pair of piggies so she won’t be sad and die of heartbreak which we have already had a pair do that.
 

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So sorry for your loss. She looks so beautiful!
I hope your other piggy is alright :(. What sweet piggies🩷
 
I'm sorry for your loss. Sleep well and popcorn high over the rainbow bridge beautiful girl 🌈 ❤️
 
I'm sorry to hear your sad news. Sending you my very best wishes at such a difficult time.
 
Sending hugs to you at this dad time. Poppy looks like a beautiful piggy and happy memories of her will be with you always. Hope Honey is ok
Sleep peacefully little one 🌈
 
Sorry for your loss 💔 Fly high baby girl 🌈
 
chesneypig said:
This morning we discovered my sweet Poppy had passed away she was a sister named Honey who we are hoping to bring into the other pair of piggies so she won’t be sad and die of heartbreak which we have already had a pair do that.
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BIG HUGS

I am so very sorry for your loss. Poppy was a beautiful girl. Try to keep Honey next to the other pair for company right now so they can get to know each other while Honey grieves for her sister. As long as she is eating and drinking she is not at risk because she is not pining acutely and you can give her that time but having company next door and interaction through the bars does help.

Guinea pigs can react very differently to the loss of a companion. It depends on whether the loss was sudden and unexpected, the nature of their bond (were they very close or not) and the personal outlook. It also depends on whether the surviving piggy has any underlying or age related health issues.

Please be aware that not every bereaved piggy will necessarily accept new company just because you have witnessed one extreme. I've got a nice cupboard full of t-shirts of bereaved sows of mine or adopted widows.

Wiebke

Thread 'Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated Bonding Dynamics and Behaviours'

1 Introduction
2 Pre-bonding
- Quarantine and sexing
- The need for a plan B
- The rule-breaker: Youngsters under 4 months (sub-teenage)
3 Setting up an introduction
- Getting to know each other
- ‘Buddy baths’ – why not
- Scent swapping - why not
- Setting up a neutral bonding area
- How to start the bonding
4 Acceptance phase: Do we like...
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At least, if things don't work out, Honey will hopefully be able to live alongside your pair with full sight, smell/pheromone and vocal interaction through the bars for round the clock stimulation. That takes a lot of pressure off you. ;)

All the best.
 
So sorry to read your sad news, hope Honey bonds well 🤞

Sleep tight gorgeous Poppy 🌈
 
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