Grass glorious grass!

[Cuddles With Cavies]

The pigs had grass for the first time this year today. For my little rescue boy Charlie it was probably the first time he’d ever tasted grass! And I think it’s safe to say he likes it.

My poor faithful run didn’t survive the winter so I’ve ordered a new one that’s due to arrive Tuesday. So at least the pigs can take full advantage of thwonderful weather and get out and about.

Let’s see some photos of your piggies enjoying this lovely weather during this difficult time!

As always, I hope everyone is staying safe and well.

 

[Piggylove82]

Here's my squad!

 

[Cuddles With Cavies]

Here's my squad!

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So cute! They definitely look to be enjoying their time outside

 

[Piggylove82]

So cute! They definitely look to be enjoying their time outside

Thanks. They are . I only adopted three of them the weekend before the lockdown, so they've been out most days. I think they think wow this is the life!

I love your piggies

 

[teddymouse]

mine are loving the sunshine and fresh grass.

 

[Claire W]

What lovely photos. Mine are out too but they’re too busy hiding in their domes for me to get pics

 

[Piggylove82]

What lovely photos. Mine are out too but they’re too busy hiding in their domes for me to get pics

They are good at rushing for cover just as you take a shot, so you either get a blur or just a bum!

 

[Cuddles With Cavies]

They are good at rushing for cover just as you take a shot, so you either get a blur or just a bum!

haha 90% of the photos on my phone are just a fluffy blur!

 

[Piggylove82]

haha 90% of the photos on my phone are just a fluffy blur!

Does that just apply to pigs, or people too?

Wait, that's a stupid question. 90% of my pics ARE of my pigs!

 

[Piggylove82]

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You have soooo many piggies!!

 

[teddymouse]

You have soooo many piggies!

36, And l love and know every single one.

 

[Little fluffballs]

Wow @teddymouse you are so so so lucky to have so many piggies!And it’s great that you know them all!

 

[Flutterby]

Lucky piggies!

 

[Piggylove82]

Gotta catch the rays on ma belly

(not a bad figure for an older lady, hey )

 

[Piggylove82]

36, And l love and know every single one.

How did you get so many?

 

[teddymouse]

Rescues all of them,some by our local RSPCA, and some by my vet, and 3 thrown
over in my garden,

 

[Piggylove82]

Rescues all of them,some by our local RSPCA, and some by my vet, and 3 thrown
over in my garden,

So are you fostering? Or are all of them yours?

 

[teddymouse]

So are you fostering? Or are all of them yours?

All mine, when l agree to take them in, they come to their forever home, boars are neuter, and my herd is free ranged. They want for nothing.

 

[Piggylove82]

All mine, when l agree to take them in, they come to their forever home, boars are neuter, and my herd is free ranged. They want for nothing.

I take my hat off to you . How many boars do you have? Is 36 the most piggies you've had at any one time?

 

[teddymouse]

6 boars, most was 48, if you care to look at the thread "it's here" you will see their home.

 

[BossHogg]

Mine were out on the lawn today.

 

[Piggylove82]

6 boars, most was 48, if you care to look at the thread "it's here" you will see their home.

I have just been through that thread and my jaw dropped. So. Many. Times. You have achieved something so great, for both yourself as a guinea pig lover and for all those pigs you've given a forever home to. The time and planning and work has paid off hugely.

I only have 4 piggies in a double storey 6ft hutch. My walls are like yours, 20mm thick log lap! My boar was from the RSPCA, apparently 'taken from a house in Wales'. He has a completely torn ear and a bit missing from his other. It breaks my heart that may have happened in a group and he might have had to fight to stay alive. He's so gentle, he's a little braver now he's been here 3 weeks and is using his voice to say 'no, don't pick me up, help I'm being kidnapped!'. He lays next to my older girl who's 4 and a half now, and who lost her sister in March, whether she's on her snugglepad or in her fleece tunnel. He just seems to keep an eye on her. And she's thriving, her eyes are clear, and she's so responsive. My other pair are girls whose teenage owners went to secondary school and 'didn't have time for them any more', so were given up to a local guinea pig rescue. All four will have the best life I can give them here, and even though I can't compare my 4 to your 36, all that matters is that my pigs enjoy their life, with proper care, good food and real love

 

[teddymouse]

1st thankyou for your comment on my Hutch a d piggies, 2nd sooo,❤❤ glad the piggies found you, you're agood soul to take them on and give them a chance to be happy piggies.

 

[Piggylove82]

1st thankyou for your comment on my Hutch a d piggies, 2nd sooo,❤❤ glad the piggies found you, you're agood soul to take them on and give them a chance to be happy piggies.

Thank you.

Your 'hutch' is out of this world. I thought spending the money I did on a hand built hutch. None of this plywood rubbish. I thought I'd provided well for my piggies. And for my foursome, I think I have. I won't take on more piggies than I can provide a good life for.

But yours, it's beyond everything . I feel I've seen your dream and all those furbabies you have. Just wow. What a truly special human you are x

 

[teddymouse]

They are my passion, l get no financial help, l pay for all their resources by crafting, art, sewing, it pays their fees and vets bill,do get a hugh discount on vet Bill's,

 

[Piggylove82]

They are my passion, l get no financial help, l pay for all their resources by crafting, art, sewing, it pays their fees and vets bill,do get a hugh discount on vet Bill's,

What you do. It's amazing, it really is