ah now that's useful - thanks. like i said, i was starting to be concerned about him entering the human food chain (well specifically MY human food chain actually!!) but if i can ask them to look inside the scrotum, from what i've read, they should be able to identify if it is the epididymitis problem or not, so that reassures me a wee bit.
i did think about the straw where he usually lies, but he has about 3 different places so dont think that would work. i'll keep my eye on him and i think if he goes downhill between now and sunday evening, i'll put him in a stable and decide from there what i'll do, on the basis that if he isnt feeling too well, he should (!!) make less of a fuss.....does that sound logical?
also, i'm going to take a photo and post it on here so you can see that i'm not exaggerating (as most folks think i am)