Within a few days of them coming to us, Fern had starting getting some dry scabby patches on her skin, and a few days after that, Chocolate had the same. The pigs don't seem to be bothered by the patches and aren't scratching/biting at them, but even so, they're starting to look a bit mangey.
So, today was our first trip to the vet. The receptionist and the vet were just lovely, so sweet and kind (mind you, if I was charging those sort of prices, even I would manage to be sweet and kind to people), and confirmed that it was a mite infection. So, Fern and Chocolate had to have a quick jab, followed by another next week, which will hopefully clear it up. They weren't impressed, lots of squeaking and complaining, but they soon got over it and got back to the business of devouring the sweetcorn leaf i'd provided - their favourite food.
Apart from the scabbiness, they seem to be doing well and settling in. They've really bonded well with S and will come over to her when she sits on the floor - in fact, she has no problem catching them to pick them up as they don't run away from her like they do with everyone else. They love to be cuddled and stroked sitting in S's lap.
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