|
Post by Kayleigh on Jun 14, 2013 12:53:41 GMT
Im pleased this thread is still being read and no one has started an arguement on this. A healthy debate keeps us all sane!!
Iv met a few dodgy breeders in my years and there are still things iv seen that have shocked me. Iv also seen some pretty appauling rescues.
Recently a couple of wannabe rescues have popped up not far from me, they have facebook and have already managed to upset a few people. Iv had several people come to me after getting 'advice' from these places as they felt they were being taken up the garden path!! Needless to say this rescue is talking and spreading nonsense rumours and inturn putting pigs lives at risk. If everyone took the time to get to know people before judging it would be a far nicer place.
Many people judge upon what they have heard ....
I for one love to show people my caviary, my pigs and enjoy nothing more than spoiling my pigs with veggies. Chatting pig is a great thing and i have made numerous good friends through this fancy.
As with everything you learn pretty quickly who you can trust and who is out there to benefit themselves!
Sent from my GT-I9300 using proboards
|
|
piggyhelper101
Baby Piggy
Hello I'm new here and I finally introduced myself! :)
Posts: 26
|
Post by piggyhelper101 on Jun 24, 2013 6:44:07 GMT
I'm not against breeding at all! Just as long as the piggies are looked after and go to good homes if they don't end up as part of your fur family! It's a lovely experience and congrats to anyone who has successful pups!
|
|
guinnymom25
Adult Piggy
totally in love with gps
Posts: 124
|
Post by guinnymom25 on Oct 21, 2013 19:18:11 GMT
Hello there, new to this board and new to the possibility of breeding...in 2011 I had 5 girls, was misdiagnosed with being allergic to the pigs (wasn't the girls, was the hay), and prematurely gave them away along with everything I had purchased including a 2 x 4 w/ 2x2 loft C&C cage still think about them today... no idea where they ended up as the person who "adopted" them from me will not return my emails. So, I decided to start up again and now I'm the proud mom to 4 girls and 1 boy (just acquired him Thanksgiving weekend) Yes, I'm from Canada. Two of my girls are under 7 months of age and am thinking of breeding them with the boy as he is a texel and the girls are just american short hair. Does anyone have any advice on how to introduce and will it be okay to house all of them together? the other two girls are not yet a year old either...am I risking too much?
|
|
|
Post by Kayleigh on Oct 22, 2013 6:10:39 GMT
Hello there, new to this board and new to the possibility of breeding...in 2011 I had 5 girls, was misdiagnosed with being allergic to the pigs (wasn't the girls, was the hay), and prematurely gave them away along with everything I had purchased including a 2 x 4 w/ 2x2 loft C&C cage still think about them today... no idea where they ended up as the person who "adopted" them from me will not return my emails. So, I decided to start up again and now I'm the proud mom to 4 girls and 1 boy (just acquired him Thanksgiving weekend) Yes, I'm from Canada. Two of my girls are under 7 months of age and am thinking of breeding them with the boy as he is a texel and the girls are just american short hair. Does anyone have any advice on how to introduce and will it be okay to house all of them together? the other two girls are not yet a year old either...am I risking too much? Hello and welcome What weight are your sows? Weight is more important than age. Sows must be at least 950grams to be paired, they work a little off being chased by the boar but soon put it back on. Dont worry about the age/pelvis fusing myth as it is just that ... a myth. I pair my sows from 10 - 15 months uaually. Never had an issue yet *touch wood* Lastly do your research before breeding them, do you know their history? Have they littered before? are they healthy and a good size? Are you aware of the risks, theres a possibility of loosing the sow(s) and their pups, risks of toxemia, stillborn pups, you may end up with orphaned pups that need handreared etc. The above are pretty rare and in most cases mother nature does just fine, but many people breed blindfolded (expression not literally) and when things go wrong they blame themselves or others tell them its because the sows too old or another nonsense. Breeding is and will continue to be a wonderful natural experience, but as will all things, it can go wrong. But you must be prepared. Get the basics , gestation is 10 weeks, dont overhandle inpig sows, lots of fresh veg, hay and a good hard feed, look up on sexing pups, boars need to come away between 3/5 weeks etc. Best of luck and any qiestions just ask, create your own thread for them if you can. Kayleigh Sent from my GT-I9300 using proboards
|
|
julzgirl1028
Newborn Piggy
I miss Diamond so much.:'( Dizzy is my female silver dutch.
Posts: 10
|
Post by julzgirl1028 on May 17, 2017 1:45:27 GMT
I'm not againt breeding piggies at all, but I'm very aware that breedy is extremely risky. I'm actually planning on breeding my healthy sow at the moment. My friend's guinea pig will be the father. The father has a nice, big cage, and my friend is eally responsible with her piggy. I'm planning to give her the males of the litter, and I will keep the females. If there are too many, I might sell them to a responsible owner. I don't want to sell the pups that much, though. I also don't recommend breeding for beginner guinea pig owners. I've had guinea pigs ever since I was little, and I've done a bunch of research on guinea pigs, guinea pig pregnancies, and the pups. The type of breeding I'm against is when the breeder sells all of the pups at the first chance they get, not knowing much about where the pig is going. I'm also against breeders who keep all their babies in a tiny cage.
|
|