EverGreenly
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Cavy Slave
- Joined
- May 29, 2012
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- Joined
- May 29, 2012
- Messages
- 89
Within the last week I adopted the cutest little boy. I was told at first he was female, but after a quick check to verify... he's a boy. His name is Walter and he is a little over 8 weeks old. This is my first piggie and I do eventually plan to get another playmate, but for now I have the one. He is still super shy and skittish. I'm trying to work with him but he just wants to hide. I have a fleece blanket that i put on the bed when I bring him out and he runs as far away from me as possible and squeeks a bit. When he hears any loud noises or gets scared, he's in my lap. I guess it takes a while to learn what their noises mean, I'm always afraid that he's scared or something.
I put him on the floor earlier for some 'floor time' and he just sat in a corner and screamed. But before that he was running around like crazy and hopping and shaking his head. I guess I'm not very good with their behavior.
I guess my question is, what should I do to make him more comfortable? How should I interact with him right now? Should I leave him alone for a bit and give him his space?
Sorry for the essay
I put him on the floor earlier for some 'floor time' and he just sat in a corner and screamed. But before that he was running around like crazy and hopping and shaking his head. I guess I'm not very good with their behavior.
I guess my question is, what should I do to make him more comfortable? How should I interact with him right now? Should I leave him alone for a bit and give him his space?
Sorry for the essay