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What Is This On Thier Fur?

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It could be skin debris from mange mites. Or it could be hay mites, static mites or lice, does it seem to be moving it all? Is your pig scratching? I would suggest a trip to the vets for a proper diagnosis.
 
They look like static lice from hay :( If you stick a little sellotape over them & look under a microscope or magnifying glass you will see them moving slowly. They are treated by bathing with Lice n Easy from Gorgeous guineas or Flea or Die shampoo. If you can't see what they are under a microscope then the vet will be able to identify them & prescribe treatment. I would advise getting rid of your existing hay & getting fresh hay too :)
 
I would get at least one of them to the vets to see what it is first. If they need treatment then ask vet for enough to treat them all. It is possible that it could just be debris dust from the hay especially if you buy large bales from a farm & they burrow in it. I tend to give mine alternate baths with Lice n Easy Shampoo just as a precaution.
 
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