On Mar 12, 10:22=A0pm, "wicked.witchy.of.the.no...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<wicked.witchy.of.the.no...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Hi folks.
> Another quick question. When we cuddle with the new addition, he makes
> a squeaking-type of noise. What does that mean? Is he happy? He's not
> struggling to get away and actually cuddles in more. Is he doing the
> equivalent of purring?
> Thanks.
One lovely sign of happiness in a young piggy is called 'popcorning'
- the animal just suddenly launches itself into the air by a few
centimeters in an excited way (like pop corn bursting open). They
sometimes start to do this if they think food is coming. For example
some pigs can learn to recognise certain trigger sounds like the
fridge door opening or knife chopping sounds and will associate this
with a treat coming. However don't get too excited about their
'intellect' as, lovely as they are, intelligence is not one of their
strong points!!! Your piggy will only popcorn when he has settled and
feels relaxed and safe in your company.
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