[Gpdd] (CARE) Introducing GPigs to peaceful cohabitation
Sandra Oliver-Poore
oliverpoore at mindspring.com
Sat Apr 9 23:28:29 EDT 2005
The clue here is close, but separate, If your cage is big enough, divide it
in half, I always used C and C grids arranged in a square S shape, so the
prospective room mates can touch noses but are separated by the wire mesh.
Keep them side by side for one to 3 wheeks or more. You can take them out
together for floor time, but always with a mountain of fresh food to
distract them. Separate them after at the first sign of real trouble, and
keep some really thick towels and oven mitts at hands in case an all out
fight begins.(it usually doesn't). By and by they get used to each other and
become friends, napping by one another by the grid that separates them. One
day just take it out, if it doesn't work, put it back, it will work after a
while. Dont mistake rumblestrutting for real trouble, although it can
escalate, after all, pigs will be pigs, wink, wink. Use 2 cages side by side
but touching if your one cage isn't big enough.
Sandy and the Penny Giggles now at Foggy Creek Rescue and in the ether at
http://www.penny-giggle.blinkz.com/
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