Crantock Poppy Field attracting locals for photoshoot

[Bill & Ted]

These two lovelies turned up in the local Cornwall BBC News. People are taking their pets to be photoed in local farmers poppy field.

 

[piggieminder]

I'd be concerned about them eating the poppies as cute as that looks. I've just pulled a big poppy plant up by the grass as the petals were blowing into the runs. I'm not sure all if any bits of poppy are safe for piggies.

 

[Sparklepetal]

I was thinking the same thing. Plus what happens if the piggies make a run for it in that wide open space?! Poppies and piggies both very beautiful though

 

[Bill & Ted]

I agree, mine would probably make a run for it, but it’s nice to see GP’s in the news

 

[Siikibam]

Cute piggies. But as above I’d be worried about them scuttling off. Or eating anything they shouldn’t or that has had some kind of treatment applied to it.

 

[Merab]

Gorgeous picture but I’d share the concerns others have voiced

 

[Bill & Ted]

Dogs too!

 

[Swissgreys]

I agree, mine would probably make a run for it, but it’s nice to see GP’s in the news

Sadly I think this can actually be a really damaging post for pets like guinea pigs (and rabbits, hamsters) etc.
Clueless owners see a picture like this and get the idea to head outdoors for a photoshoot with their own small furries.

All it takes is for both of them to fly off in opposite directions and one or both could easily be lost forever.
Or a loose dog to come over to investigate - it really doesn't bear thinking about.
It's irresponsible behaviour at best, and to promote it as 'cute' in the press just makes it seem like it's ok, without highlighting any of the dangers involved.

 

[Bill & Ted]

Yes you are right, I agree I just thought it was a nice if not rather unusual photo to post! It was posted at “face value”