[Gpdd] [CARE] Poor Batman

[Sandra Oliver-Poore]

What a terrible turn.  Separate now as Batman is in danger.  Please don’t 
ignore  or minimize the danger in Squeaks wound as it could be a puncture 
wound from front teeth unless you and the vet are sure its superficial from 
where the hair was pulled out.  Still then great care is necessary our Jules 
know. Her darling was bitten early in life and had abscesses at the site 
which eventually (years later) got him. So cleanliness and the vets 
antibiotics (although I don’t know any thing about the one he chose). They 
will need to be checked for abscesses for a long time. Do not pick at the 
scabs but watch for a growing lump or heat in the area. Start weighing them 
daily and supplement with Vit C tabs or foods

I agree they must be separated now as you suggest, the fight broke their 
bond. So side by side cages are best. And although I encouraged you to try 
bonding, the fight and continuing harassment is bad for both, and Batman is 
being bullied now, he could easily become depressed. Side by side as they 
are partially bonded and do need company. If Batman gets along with the 
third, then Squeak may be the one to remove. Or it could be that he is 
jealous of Batman's attention to the Bubble and those 2 are already bonded 
well, Squeak and the Bubble. But still side by side and you will find out 
who is bonded to whom although as you suggest its likely to be the brothers.

Also the singing could have been a an emotional call of lament to separation 
or jealously so pay attention when you separate again, if the singing recurs 
try to find out who's singing surreptitiously as interruption could stop the 
song.  I have always believed that singing could be a lament, or also joy, 
but I am sure of emotion stress. It could be that Batman was trying to get 
the affection of Bubble and Squeak objected. I may work later if they live 
side by side for a couple months and play well together, but never 
unsupervised.  That was the mistake that cost me my first Penny Giggle boar, 
I wasn’t careful or patient enough and I left them alone.

Also Batman's sleeping is a symptom, either the wound or depression play 
with him lots and watch carefully. Put up a notice to adopt a spayed sow for 
him as a idea?

Good luck, I think you have made a lot of right decisions