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Post by jolovespiggies on Aug 31, 2017 8:50:05 GMT
When my piggies are on my lap they start singing very shortly and sound happy. However they are sitting as far away from me as possible and when Paul puts their pouch in front of them to take them to bed, they cannot wait to leave me and dash inside. I have tried having them on my lap individually but this doesn't seem to work very well either.  I know I am being silly and they are just little animals but I was hoping to get some piggies this time who would enjoy being out and cuddled. If I said I were not disappointed I would be lying. I thought if I had two babies I could bring them up to be friendly but it just isn't happening. Paul thinks we should have gone for short haired more robust piggies as they seem a lot calmer. However, I am going to enjoy them for what they are and blame myself for being so hasty but it was 6 months between losing my last little one and my acquisition of Prudie and Demi. I have had piggies like this before when I had my herd of 21 and they do not get out of it. Then though I had piggies who were really friendly so that made up for it. Sorry friends, just getting it off my chest.  Hugs Jo xx |
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Post by Bean on Aug 31, 2017 10:40:14 GMT
I'm so sorry that you're feeling disappointed, Jo. It's all too easy to build up a picture of what having a certain pet will be like, especially when you've had really special ones before. But they're all as different as we are, and sometimes it just doesn't work out that way, as you are well aware. There's nothing wrong with admitting that it's not how you thought it would be, but I hope that in time you can forge a stronger bond with them that brings you more happiness.
I do think it sounds like they are pretty relaxed with you when they're out. If mine are eager to jump back in the cage, I just assume they really need a wee ha!
My two females both came to me with a bit of baggage (being kids' pets) and were reluctant to be handled and a bit nippy. It's been great watching them find their confidence and relax. I do think it's harder when you have a pair of the same nervous personality or a solo pig - both my girls went in with boys who were really happy around people, so they had a good example to follow and I've also found in the past that has helped.
Just keep on getting them out as much as you can (I know you need help getting them out which probably doesn't help), bringing them with all their favourite veg and watch they're sweet little faces as they're munching! You're not being silly, but I think by blaming yourself, you're making it harder for yourself to really get to know them on their own terms and vice versa.
xxx
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Post by tman007 on Aug 31, 2017 23:33:02 GMT
Ok Jo I am going to add my 1cent here. Lets talk about why they sing as u callit. They must be happy. Ok they sit as far away as they can. Do you have any perfume on. Something that might be a new smell. Even a new shirt to bright of color. Lets talk about going in the suggle hides. When they are on your lap and it time to go back in their cage you ask them to go into their sacks, to go back to their cage. So when Paul comes over they run into their sacks to go back to their cage. So you taught them to do this, they are only doing what you ask them to do. Have you tried to feed them on your lap. They next time you go to give them veggies get a soft towel open it up and put it on your lap. And. Feed them their veggies on your lap. Also they just might not feel stable on you legs and need something that might make them fell they are not going to fall off your lap. Ok it was a little more then penny.
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Post by bazookagoof on Sept 1, 2017 2:15:49 GMT
Jo, don't feel too bad. Murphy has been with us over a year now, and he's no more relaxed than when he first arrived. I'll stop by the cages to say hello, and although Oscar rushes up to greet me, Murphy hangs back and may even retreat if he was close to the bars when I approached.
He's like Theodore was. Can't get a contented purr out of him either, when I pet him.
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Post by jolovespiggies on Sept 1, 2017 8:09:49 GMT
Thank you, dear friends, for your input and advice and also for your reassurance. I am going to do as you suggest Bean love and give them treats on my lap. The ideal situation would be to sit down with them but as I think we have said before, there is no way I can do this as there isn't the room. I will keep petting them and persevering. Thank you too Tman 007, I shower morning and night so that when I have the piggies I have no perfume on but it is a great thought. Many animals don't like the human smells which we find so appealing. You are right, we have taught them to go into their pouch to go to bed in it is just that I can almost hear them breathing a sigh of relief lol! Thanks to you Baz sweetie for your help and info, I think I have a couple of Murphys but I am getting the contented chortling which I know is a good sign. Thank you all for your support, this advice has made me feel much better.  Hugs Jo xx |
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I know I am being silly and they are just little animals but I was hoping to get some piggies this time who would enjoy being out and cuddled. If I said I were not disappointed I would be lying. I thought if I had two babies I could bring them up to be friendly but it just isn't happening. Paul thinks we should have gone for short haired more robust piggies as they seem a lot calmer. However, I am going to enjoy them for what they are and blame myself for being so hasty but it was 6 months between losing my last little one and my acquisition of Prudie and Demi. I have had piggies like this before when I had my herd of 21 and they do not get out of it. Then though I had piggies who were really friendly so that made up for it. Sorry friends, just getting it off my chest. 
