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just had 12 in so so bad condition 1 dieing

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I think I'm too far away to be of any practical help :(

But big hugs to you for helping these very sad piggies - keeping everything crossed for them.

Never ceases to amaze me why people wait so long before doing anything - surely they realise things are getting going to get out of hand when litter no 1 arrives. What on earth do they think they'll gain by just leaving them to carry on breeding?

Teresa x
 
Teresa J said:
I think I'm too far away to be of any practical help :(

But big hugs to you for helping these very sad piggies - keeping everything crossed for them.

Never ceases to amaze me why people wait so long before doing anything - surely they realise things are getting going to get out of hand when litter no 1 arrives. What on earth do they think they'll gain by just leaving them to carry on breeding?

Teresa x
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i know i am soooo so mad why after the first litter didint she do some thing thengrrrr she said she was going to take them the pet shop but to be honest i think they would turn them away
 
Thats horrible! I think anyone who dosn't know about pigs shouldn't be allowed to keep them.
How many piggies are there still alive?
 
4Pigs said:
Thats horrible! I think anyone who dosn't know about pigs shouldn't be allowed to keep them.
How many piggies are there still alive?
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at the minute 18 but she said lots of babies had died thinks they got trampled to death i can really see whygrrrr i have a 2 day old if that with no mum has all of them have no milk so its hard to see which is the mum had to split some of the girls up has some are heavily pregnant some are only 3 months old about that look pregnant 12 sows rest boars all sows look preg some only look 2 months old that have big tummies....couldn't leave the baby in with them has he was getting trampled and looks sickly needs regular TLC I HAVE GOT 7 SOWS GOING TO ANOTHER GUINEA PIG RESCUE 2MOZ SOMEONE I KNEW IS HAVING THEM ..and 2 boars going to foster home 2moz and got another offer from a lady who helps me with my rescue who may foster 2...everyone who has offered to foster for me if any of the guinea fosters let me down i will get back in touch with you to arrange a day to meet you with them seems i may have enough fosters at the mo...thank you though means a lot to know i have a lot of help out there x
 
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I'm near Bristol, i can take 2 if thats any help and if you can get them to swindon and the person there could meet me half way i could do that.
I also have a lactating female if thats any help.
 
poshpiggies said:
I'm near Bristol, i can take 2 if thats any help and if you can get them to swindon and the person there could meet me half way i could do that.
I also have a lactating female if thats any help.
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i have 3 females that gave birth days ago but the baby doesnt know how to suck has he just keeps biting the teat not sucking also bit worried dont want pass any thing on to the others..but thanx will keep you in mind x
 
clairelove said:
i have 3 females that gave birth days ago but the baby doesnt know how to suck has he just keeps biting the teat not sucking also bit worried dont want pass any thing on to the others..but thanx will keep you in mind x
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i understand, I'm here if you need me, oh and i should just mention so to reasure you, i have worked with the RSPCA as a homechecker for 6 years now and have also worked in rescue for alot longer, i am in close contact with my vets who see me regularly with one rescue animal or another all of which anyone who may need some help some time is welcome to check up on.
 
little bit of good news today the guinea that came in which was so close to death ,,after feeding him recovery and prbiotics and every hourand having baytril has started to eat a little by his self this morning and the baby guinea after 3 hourly bottle feeds his poo is now normal(was jelly like) the boar is still not out the woods has a little soft poo this morning but think its because he was that ill and not eatten or drank anything for god knows how long its just his bodys reaction to the food hoping it wont turn into the runs:... but from how he was yesterday, furr falling, out so dehydrated,and not pooing ,or weeing ,and unable to eat or drink, on his own I'm thinking this is great but still very early days.....
 
The signs are encouraging, long way to go yet but so far so good. You're doing a fab job, I wish I could help in some way!
 
I am keeping my fingers firmly crossed for all of them!

You and your friends are doing such a great job!
 
well done and keep going. Keep my (home) email and if needed i can meet you at Strensham.

take care and love to all the piggies.
x
 
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he has also started to eat pettlets from his sack:)
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I guess you mean vita-poos. As gross as it seems, it's a good sign. Whenever our Bertie was ill, we knew he was on the mend when he didn't refuse them.

Well done you and good luck.
 
Pleased for a positive outcome so far even if it is early days.

Hope everyone in your care gets better and better Claire.

x
 
only just seen this.god thats awfull.i live near newcastle under lyme if anymore help is needed?i have an empty 4ft hutch but its an outside one?
 
I am so sorry to hear of the plight of these little piggers. Hopefully now that they are in your expert care they will thrive and begin to understand and enjoy a better life, free of ailments and cramped conditions.

I am really surprised that their former guardian did not realise how bad their condition was and that they did not have enough room. Hopefully she has learned from her mistakes and will not take on any more caged animals in the future.

I am in awe of and incredibly proud of anyone who can deal with this kind of situation with the kind of time and dedication that it requires.
You have my utmost respect and admiration for all that you do (all of you)

I too have an empty cage but I have so very little experience that it would not valuable for me to offer fostering services.

Jen x
 
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