Training?

[dkcrooby]

I have recently built a permanent run onto our pigs' hutch, which means the hutch stays open with a ramp from the hutch down into the run...and they still haven't figured out how to use the ramp! I've tried enticing them up by leaving greens at the top of the ramp but no joy :-\
Is there a suitable width ramp recommended, this one might be to narrow, although I don't think so.

Another thing: I'm concerned that they don't drink enough water. They have an upside-down rabbit feed bottle...but I haven't seen them drink from it. I have also put a shallow dish in now...but they don't show much interest in that either. Do they not drink that much?

Yes, we are newbies, and all your advice is great.

PS. We actually bought the pigs for my son, and they are so cute we adults have also been turned

 

[kellyandpiggies]

It'll take them some time to actually work out how to walk on the ramp and get the veggies

Piggies get most of their water from their veggies so if they don't drink much from their bottles then it's fine

 

[GinneaGuinea]

My ramp is the width of the cage opening and my piggy took to it right away But Before i had this ramp i had a 4 inch wide one that he wouldnt go near at all, How wide is the ramp you have? I have seen ramps with side walls and I'm hoping to get one soon, I work in a school and ive asked in the wood work department for a stairway to be made with sides.

 

[dkcrooby]

I'm glad about the water, don't want them to get dehydrated.

My ramp is 4", so it might be a good idea to widen it as you suggest and probably put sides on it too!

Thanks

 

[Niki]

I'm glad about the water, don't want them to get dehydrated.

My ramp is 4", so it might be a good idea to widen it as you suggest and probably put sides on it too!

Thanks

Not sure how wide mine are but all have sides on, i think it makes them feel "safe"