Further Tales From The Pigpen
Simon is certainly having a happy Friday. During floor time* earlier, he finally listened to me and humped Graham's head. Graham predictably popcorned in a little circle. All attention is good attention to him.
*It's floor time rather than free range time for Simon because, despite Graham jumping out and in right in front of him, he can't work out how the cage opening works. It's no bigger a jump than into their big kitchen tray so it's not that he can't. I suppose it's easier to wheek sadly and look lost and wait for the staff to pick you up and plop you where you want to be.
*It's floor time rather than free range time for Simon because, despite Graham jumping out and in right in front of him, he can't work out how the cage opening works. It's no bigger a jump than into their big kitchen tray so it's not that he can't. I suppose it's easier to wheek sadly and look lost and wait for the staff to pick you up and plop you where you want to be.
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snowflakey
- E's Moriarity
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You've got a good pair there! Simon came into the family just in time.
You've got a good pair there! Simon came into the family just in time.
I've finally taught Simon to get in and out on his own. It took much bribery and hacking off more coroplast. He cautiously creeps up and pops over then popcorns like it's a massive surprise to have achieved it.
Now that Graham has his free range time again, the Important Opinions are back. :) He's now being less snippy with both me and Simon. He just seems to need more stimulation than the average pig. When he's bored he gets frustrated at the world.
Now that Graham has his free range time again, the Important Opinions are back. :) He's now being less snippy with both me and Simon. He just seems to need more stimulation than the average pig. When he's bored he gets frustrated at the world.
Every day, Simon becomes a little more Simon. I did wonder for a while if my sorting hat was right but he is definitely a Slytherin. Albeit one who might sometimes see nargles. He's pretty entitled and will lie in bed screaming at me rather than walk the whole 12 inches to come to the side of the cage for snacks. Even when he's wandering round and I call him over, he'll stop short of me and wheek like he's telling me off for having the downright cheek to beckon his lordship. He has the free range thing perfected now and he and Graham get the zoomies most nights. It's hilarious watching them zipping and popcorning round the room.
That's not to say it's all sunshine - he and Graham bicker a lot more than I'd like. It must look and sound worse than it is though because no one has been injured. I'm going to be honest, I was never sure if serene Stephen would be able to handle living with Graham full-time. Graham is a lot of pig and he's boisterous. So Simon is a bit of a saint for not losing his temper with him or being intimidated by him.
But Graham would still very much like Simon to groom his ears, please.
"Hmm, I'll think about it."
That's not to say it's all sunshine - he and Graham bicker a lot more than I'd like. It must look and sound worse than it is though because no one has been injured. I'm going to be honest, I was never sure if serene Stephen would be able to handle living with Graham full-time. Graham is a lot of pig and he's boisterous. So Simon is a bit of a saint for not losing his temper with him or being intimidated by him.
But Graham would still very much like Simon to groom his ears, please.
"Hmm, I'll think about it."
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