05-02-2016, 07:42 PM
Yes these piggies are feral in the way that any domestic animal that is released or left to their own devices, becomes wild and unhandlable. Thankfully they all seem to have been removed now. The final number was 325, but of course this number is fluid as some did not survive the process and new litters are being born on a daily basis. With a large group like this, that originated from a much smaller number, the inbreeding is very high and some deaths due to the stress are inevitable. A few seemingly healthy creatures have just given up in a manner that suggest congenital heart defects.
Thankfully none of these piggies will breed again. This must be a relief for the females as the maternal mortality rate in healthy, well cared for piggies is shockingly high, so in a group like this it must be too high to think about. We have no idea how many piggies were not alive to be surrendered.
Thankfully none of these piggies will breed again. This must be a relief for the females as the maternal mortality rate in healthy, well cared for piggies is shockingly high, so in a group like this it must be too high to think about. We have no idea how many piggies were not alive to be surrendered.
Greeting from Wales.
Hwyl Fawr o'r Cymru.
This is the web site of the rescue I volunteer at.
http://guinearescue.blogspot.co.uk/
Hwyl Fawr o'r Cymru.
This is the web site of the rescue I volunteer at.
http://guinearescue.blogspot.co.uk/
