Coconut has his 'boys' with him...and he is (now) happy (again). HERSHEY, COCONUT, and FUDGE
Guinea Pig Depression - no more
Coconut is a mellow guy. Sorta slow. Wobbly. Big. And low-key. But, after we took him out of the cage so Camel could have the pups, he was alone for about a week. And during that week, the poor little guy became so "depressed."
Initially, he would come out of his house on a regular basis and squeak/whistle at us. Protesting his new living accommodations. Protesting being all alone. He was interested in the kids...happy to get out of the cage like never before. And after human interaction, he seem okay...for a day...
THEN, after a few days, he stopped coming out of the house. The little food dish was barely touched. The water didn't need to be changed everyday. And he stopped whistling.
Poor guy.
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So it was chocolate to our hearts when, after the male pups were confirmed male and placed in his cage...he danced around. He purred, and he walked in circles around the pups. He sniffed, and chased, and seemed to actually kick up his heels.
Then he started eating again...and the water began getting low.
And he was happy!
INTRODUCING: Hershey and Fudge - perfect remedy for a 'depressed' spirit.
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