Great News, OP and thanks for the update.
So glad he’s adjusted well! Fly leg bands help really well, mine can’t stand the bugs but the leg bands have leg repellent in them which really makes a difference.
I thought I would add as interest to an above older comment, that it did take him a little while to settle into the herd dynamic. He is with four but was used to being alone or with one friend. I kind of think he didn’t “get” it at first, but I think it’s been good for him. He’s happy now.
Thanks I’ll take a look for those. I’m thinking he may have to wear a fly sheet, unless it’s really hot, but will see how it goes.