The Wheaky Beans herd

[Roselina]

I’ve got 2 Buttercup ones that I’ve had for over 2 years and both are fine …they are indoors tho

 

[thewheakybeans]

The Wheaky Beans had a very relaxed hour nibbling the grass while pig mum cleaned out their cages. They were on their best behaviour and didn’t need separated once! Today is a good marriage day.

 

[thewheakybeans]

Aperol weighed in at his heaviest yet (1280g!). He’s not far behind my chunky girl Cappuccino who weighed in at 1.3kg back in the day. He also reminds me of her in his mannerisms and the fact all he does is eat and nap!

 

[thewheakybeans]

It’s been a busy cleaning day at Wheaky Beans HQ as Aperol is still itchy with mites and I also found wee beetle things crawling around their cage

Ive been frantically deep cleaning everything, F10’ing it all and mopping under their cage etc. This is the second time in 2 months I’ve done this and they’ve had two ivermectin treatments so hopefully we’re over the worst of it!

 

[Ramia]

It’s been a busy cleaning day at Wheaky Beans HQ as Aperol is still itchy with mites and I also found wee beetle things crawling around their cage

Ive been frantically deep cleaning everything, F10’ing it all and mopping under their cage etc. This is the second time in 2 months I’ve done this and they’ve had two ivermectin treatments so hopefully we’re over the worst of it!

For the beetles I recommend spreading diatomaceous earth around their cages. It dries out their exoskeleton and they die.

It helped me keep ants and earwigs out of my boys cages.

Just don't put it in the cage

 

[thewheakybeans]

For the beetles I recommend spreading diatomaceous earth around their cages. It dries out their exoskeleton and they die.

It helped me keep ants and earwigs out of my boys cages.

Just don't put it in the cage

Thanks I’ll try that around the base of their cages. They are raised up with table supports underneath (which aren’t actually needed) so thinking of removing the tables too as the beetles are probably hanging around there under the coroplast.
It’s frustrating when you keep things so clean yet bugs seem to get in to the house! I’m also about to go away soon for a few nights so the timing isn’t great either!

 

[thewheakybeans]

I also noticed today that Espresso seems to have become even more intent on defending the cage divide line, marching up and down, brrr-ing constantly at Aperol. She squeals in between too, not sure if out of frustration. Is this normal behaviour for a dominant sow defending her patch? The only alternative I can think of is its hormonal but she had her ovaries removed last year…

 

[Truffolo]

I think even after the ovaries have been removed, there is still some sort of hormonal activity so I think it could be hormonal in part at least

 

[thewheakybeans]

I think even after the ovaries have been removed, there is still some sort of hormonal activity so I think it could be hormonal in part at least

That’s reassuring so hopefully it’s just her hormones going hay-wire! I was starting to wonder if the vet hadn’t removed all of it and that’s why she’s acting like she’s in heat again

 

[Viennese Furbabies]

I hope you get rid of the mites soon. Ivermectin should be administered three times in one treatment cycle so that not only the adult mites are killed.

 

[thewheakybeans]

I hope you get rid of the mites soon. Ivermectin should be administered three times in one treatment cycle so that not only the adult mites are killed.

Thanks, I’ll administer a third time and hopefully that’ll do the trick. The cleaning feels never ending! The piggies seem fine though, just slightly scratchy now whereas before it was the Itchy and Scratchy Show.

 

[Roselina]

Thanks, I’ll administer a third time and hopefully that’ll do the trick. The cleaning feels never ending! The piggies seem fine though, just slightly scratchy now whereas before it was the Itchy and Scratchy Show.

I reckon you’ve cracked it !
I noticed after the third dose that everything was normal again ….
You become a bit paranoid after ….every little scratch you think is it … but that goes too
Good luck with a settled routine and scratch free piggies

 

[thewheakybeans]

I reckon you’ve cracked it !
I noticed after the third dose that everything was normal again ….
You become a bit paranoid after ….every little scratch you think is it … but that goes too
Good luck with a settled routine and scratch free piggies

Thank you. I’m going away for a new nights this weekend so hoping to see less scratching when I return! I woke up to find them both doing a little zoomie before nugget time. Espresso never zoomies!

 

[thewheakybeans]

After three weeks of rainy/cooler weather, the Wheaky Beans duo had half hour of blissful grass munching today. They were also delighted by their lettuce from the organic farm down the road and leftover fennel stalks from their human’s tea! They really are spoilt!

 

[Mrs Tiggy Winkle]

After three weeks of rainy/cooler weather, the Wheaky Beans duo had half hour of blissful grass munching today. They were also delighted by their lettuce from the organic farm down the road and leftover fennel stalks from their human’s tea! They really are spoilt!

Could you maybe export some of that rainy/cooler weather to Germany? We need it badly.

 

[Viennese Furbabies]

Austria too, please!

 

[piggieminder]

I’ve just noticed the fancy water bottle holder I bought them last year has cracked It’s made of 3D printed plastic so think it’s too brittle to tighten with screws. I’ve ordered a hook-on one to try out instead. Why is it difficult to find a decent water bottle holder?!

I've got 12 of these, some are 3 years old, 2 are 1 year old. I've had four break around the screw holes recently. I understand nothing lasts forever but one of the broken ones is one I bought last year. I have reported this to Buttercup and they are saying they have probably been over tightened which I'm not sure about if they are not tight enough they move around. I really like using these holders they make life so easy but they are not cheap. Buttercup have offered me a discount code which I'm waiting for but still wondering if I will just go back to using the metal hook on holders with the springs that came with the Living World glass bottles I used to use.

 

[thewheakybeans]

Could you maybe export some of that rainy/cooler weather to Germany? We need it badly.

I’ll try and fan it in your direction!

 

[thewheakybeans]

I've got 12 of these, some are 3 years old, 2 are 1 year old. I've had four break around the screw holes recently. I understand nothing lasts forever but one of the broken ones is one I bought last year. I have reported this to Buttercup and they are saying they have probably been over tightened which I'm not sure about if they are not tight enough they move around. I really like using these holders they make life so easy but they are not cheap. Buttercup have offered me a discount code which I'm waiting for but still wondering if I will just go back to using the metal hook on holders with the springs that came with the Living World glass bottles I used to use.

That’s unfortunate yours has broken too. I read on their website their 'Won't Go Back' guarantee is valid for 14 days only. I think it’s just the nature of 3D printed plastic - it’s brittle and prone to breaking. So far, I’m liking the ones I purchased off Etsy as it’s a solid block of plastic which simply hangs off the side of their cage. It’s the ‘Scalloped Water Bottle Holder’ by CamSteCo. Still early days though as I’m not sure how long the hooks on it will last as they are thinner than the rest of it.

 

[Truffolo]

That's interesting about 3D printed plastic

 

[thewheakybeans]

That's interesting about 3D printed plastic

It’s printed using layers of plastic which can have gaps in between which is why it’s a lot lighter than solid plastic if that makes sense.

 

[piggieminder]

It's also environmentally friendly plastic, made with plant oils rather than oil. I wonder if that effects the strength? All plastic goes brittle in time but one of mine was only a year old.

 

[Mrs Tiggy Winkle]

I’ll try and fan it in your direction!

It worked! This early morning after I'd had all my windows wide open for 2 hours (since 5am) I actually had to briefly put something long-sleeved on.

 

[thewheakybeans]

The Wheaky Beans have survived the heatwave today in a darkened room with cucumber and celery leaves for dinner. They are now both curled up napping in their carrot cottages

 

[thewheakybeans]

My husband has treated himself to a fancy camera so I will be playing about with it too. Espresso offered her services as model until the shutter sound made her retreat. Aperol hid in his cottage, scowling at me the whole time!

 

[Truffolo]

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My husband has treated himself to a fancy camera so I will be playing about with it too. Espresso offered her services as model until the shutter sound made her retreat. Aperol hid in his cottage, scowling at me the whole time!

Beautiful girl, lovely photo

 

[thewheakybeans]

Pig mum has been very sick with a stomach virus but thankfully pig dad has been dutifully delivering the piggies their hay, nuggets and veggies as normally scheduled. They don’t care who serves it as long as the food keeps coming!

 

[Ramia]

Feel better soon

 

[thewheakybeans]

Thanks, I miss checking on my babies but I’m not risking any transmission onto them.

 

[weepweeps]

Pig mum has been very sick with a stomach virus but thankfully pig dad has been dutifully delivering the piggies their hay, nuggets and veggies as normally scheduled. They don’t care who serves it as long as the food keeps coming!

I hope you feel better soon.