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Post by 3piggles on Oct 29, 2017 18:13:44 GMT
The things you mentioned as their health problems are genetic, so there's nothing you could have done without knowing in advance that they would have these problems. Since most pigs come from back yard breeders, they're bred for looks, not for health. The best we can hope is to give them the best life possible, for however long it lasts. Losing them is just so hard, though, it makes it hard to keep doing it to ourselves. I just figure if we weren't giving them great lives, someone might be giving them terrible ones, so I keep getting more pigs. The cage sounds fabulous, and big enough to give her endless things to do. It may be a 7-pig cage, but if one pigs takes up the whole cage, then it's a 1-pig cage
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Post by Bean on Oct 30, 2017 8:25:26 GMT
Ah that sounds like the perfect plan - a lovely big cage, but then a bit more time with you around the house too. Aya's weight being stable is a really good sign, so if there are not other symptoms of ill health then hopefully she's as fit as a fiddle. It's natural to worry though. I guess the only thing a vet could see that you might not be able to, is if there was any issue with her molars.
I got two girls from a rescue some years ago. Both lived long, healthy lives - getting to 6 and 7. But when I got them, one of them had turned out to be pregnant with 3 babies (while still very young herself). I suspect caused by an extra dose of inbreeding, those three had many more health problems (respiratory illness, dental problems, liver failure, cancer) and only lived until they were 3-4, despite the exact same care. You really don't know what you're getting and can only do your best with what's presented to you. It's tough though, especially when you have more than one having a serious illness in a short period. They were all such amazing little pigs though, I'm really glad to have had them all in my life, just as you are with your lovely piggers.
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Post by dawnmb57 on Nov 16, 2017 16:17:54 GMT
I know it's horrible, but I can't seem to stop taking pictures of them!!! Today we had a little... photo shoot. A few of them showed out, so I thought I'd share with you guys =] LOL Mimi! Sweet little Yuki Plopped Osaka A very stretched Aya A nice pose by Sika Kuma chillin' Aika posing as well Very nice photos! My pen is so crowded with stuff I couldn't possibly get a nice photo like this. I'm thinking maybe I should take some of the stuff out so they have more room to hop around.
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Post by dawnmb57 on Nov 16, 2017 16:18:59 GMT
Look at that piggy butt! The top one is my favorite.
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Post by dawnmb57 on Nov 16, 2017 16:21:23 GMT
Here's a video of them enjoying floor time with the tube. Oh I love this! It cracked me up watching the one running around the tunnel!
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Post by jolovespiggies on Nov 17, 2017 9:29:35 GMT
That is utterly adorable sweetie, what gorgeous little piggies. I could watch mine running around all day. It always amazes me the speed they can run for stout little animals. Thank you so much for sharing. The photos are so cute too and I know how they like to run in and out of tubes. Happy, healthy little piggies. There is nothing horrible about sharing lots of pictures hunni, we love it.
Hugs JO xx
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misspiggy01
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Welcome to the fam Buttons and Peanut!
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Post by misspiggy01 on Apr 28, 2019 7:09:50 GMT
I would advise you to check your head for lice! Donβt want another round of piggy treatment
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Post by jolovespiggies on Apr 28, 2019 15:33:43 GMT
They are gorgeous hunni, thank you for sharing this lovely video.
hugs jo xx
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Post by gardenfarmjunkie76 on Jun 13, 2019 5:53:43 GMT
CUTENESS OVERLOAD!! ππ
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