I got 3 girl pigs almost 2 weeks ago, they were very scared, and didn't like to be handled. We let them settle and gave them loads of food, hay and veg. I have been trying to leave them to settle as they got quite stressed if I tried to handle them. So everyday when I went to feed them I would keep the hutch door open for a few minutes and just talk to them. At first they would grab food and dart away, now I have one girl, who comes to the front of the hutch, looking at me and happily takes food from my hands. The other 2 are still quite skittish, but are coming to get food when the door is open and even have taken food from me on a number of occassions. Flower, the more confident of the three, made my heart melt today, she sat in the hutch and let me fuss her, I was stroking her head, and when I stopped she nudged me! Those two little eyes starring as if to say I was enjoying that, why stop! All three came from a young breeder who was giving them all up. I can't wait until I have gained their trust and they feel happy to accept me into their herd!
So close to making a new friend.
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AWWW - these first moments when you know that you are gaining their trust are so precious!
I am sure that you will soon get them all round to befriending you!
I am sure that you will soon get them all round to befriending you!
Becky92
Junior Guinea Pig
I love hearing this! The trust of an animal really is one of a kind x) Thats why i love my job in a rescue especially with the 'special cases'.
Its great you have been so patient and caring! Keep up the good work
Its great you have been so patient and caring! Keep up the good work
flips
Senior Guinea Pig
That's lovely for you. I love being part of the herd. And I foolishly thought it would be that owned the guinea pigs, not the ohter way round! :p Love it though. x
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