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Xeygwyn

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Hello everyone,

I've been reading the site for some time, along with some others, before I decided to adopt my little guy. I'll get some pictures soon, along with updating my actual user information, I promise, Lol. I even made one of the cuddle cups after seeing it on here (though I am still a bit new to sewing, so it's a little lumpy - gunna go with some better batting next time ;))

My piggy's name is Hawkeye Mulder (I'm sure you can guess where those two come from, LoL). He is, from what I gathered, a grey and white (dutch markings?) short-hair. Maybe when I get some good photos you guys can fill me in!

My husband and I will be building him a new cage when we switch to our house in about a month. He's getting out of the military (I have been out for some time myself), and we're going to get him a buddy as soon as we can as well. I love my little guy, he's a popcorn-nut and quite the daredevil. Little rattles him at this point, and he's only been here for about a week! I plan on taking him to the vet for a general check-up in the coming days, and have a scale to keep track of his weight each week. I discovered he'll do just about anything for some dandelion leaves, and his excited sounds over them never ceases to amaze me. Overall, he's a happy, young, and funny piggy.

I look forward to sharing stories and getting to know you all, and for all advice you have to give.
 

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I'm glad you decided to introduce yourself, and that you've found useful info here. Definitely post pics of Hawkeye and your cuddle cup!
 

Xeygwyn

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I'm glad you decided to introduce yourself, and that you've found useful info here. Definitely post pics of Hawkeye and your cuddle cup!

I really have - owner experiences here are amazing and outstandingly informative! I'll get a good pic of the little one sometime this afternoon, as right now he's sleeping like a baby in his cuddle cup and it would break my heart to wake him LOL :D
 

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Long-time reader, first time poster!

I know it's a little blurry, but Hawkeye is a popcorn monster. 95% of the pictures I just tried to take were 'NOSE IN CAMERA! NOSE IN CAMERA!' :crazy: He found it fascinating. I don't have a real estimate on his age, but he must be under a year. Currently weighs about 283.5 grams, nails are still quite sharp, but well groomed. I am definitely switching over from the aspen bedding to fleece/liner sometime soon, as I love to play with my sewing machine, and the idea is fantastic. If anyone can direct me to a thread/website with a reliable place to purchase my C&C cage building supplies, that would be fantastic. Hope you like my little nose-kisser! He is still in the 'I have to test everything with my teeth' phase, but never bites. Nibbles and kisses...doesn't help that I smell like delicious veggies. ❤️

Oh, and one more question: I keep him out of drafts with any means possible, such as the location of his cage. We have a fairly small apartment with central air, however, and are there any extra precautions I should be taking? Thanks everyone!
 

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No advice for the drafts/air question but I had to say how adorable he is. Congrats.
 
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