They did not have the pig I was looking at last week. Many of the pigs that were in the tanks were gone. But I found one that I just could not walk away from. He's a combination of black and tan, with just a tiny patch of white between his eyes. And since he colored like a Reese's Cup, I have decided to name him that. He's a truly adorable little pig, and I think perhaps just a couple of months old. He easily fits in my hand. My two closest friends were with me when I went to pick him up, and helped me transport him home.
I already had the cage set up and ready for him. He ran around it looking and sniffing at everything. But for the moment, he's hiding in his chewb. When I'm not here, he'll probably come out and do some more exploring. And hopefully get something to eat and drink. It'll be a few days before he's settled in and is no longer afraid. But for now, he's frightened and confused. I talk to him, using his name, so that he'll get used to my voice and learn his name.
I held him for a little while. It's good to hold them a lot. Try to hold them every day, if only for a few minutes. It's gets them used to human contact and makes it easier for you when getting them out of the cage. I held him for several minutes and petted him. He stayed still for a while, but then started moving around, wanting to explored. He sniffed at me, so hopefully he'll learn to recognize me soon.
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