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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: gavin davies on February 09, 2013, 09:24:40 pm

Title: absolutly gutted
Post by: gavin davies on February 09, 2013, 09:24:40 pm

Today was supposed to be the big day but I had a phone call off the piggies owner this morning to say that 2 of her pigs were found dead this morning 1 of which was one of the ones I had wanted so they are not sure what happend so they are not going to let any others go without knowing what was wrong and I totally understand but it is so dissapointing as I have to tell my little boy tomorrow that there has been a bit of a delay on the piggies thankfully he has not seen them so I have to try and get another pair for him

Is there anyone on here in the south wales area that has two piglets available for me to purchase or even just look after I have a brilliant place to keep them don't mind what breed they are but they have to be as small as possible as I really want my little boy to get interested in animals as he was attacked (not badly thank god ) by a dog and he is really petrified of most animals but they have had a little piglet in school and he adores it because even though it is a lot bigger now he has no problem with it and loves feeding him because he saw it as a piglet if there is anyone on here or knows someone who can help that would be great

Many thanks gavin

Title: Re: absolutly gutted
Post by: Mammyshaz on February 09, 2013, 09:34:33 pm

What a shame but good on the breeder not to try flogging a different one to you. They sound respectable people. It is disappointing but better it happen there than the day after you took them home.  Hope you get what you are looking for soon and that they are happy and healthy

Title: Re: absolutly gutted
Post by: ppd on February 09, 2013, 09:37:38 pm

 :hug: Oh no, so sorry to hear that! and your poor wee son, he must be so upset :(
I can't help with piggies, but I am sure someone will be along soon to point you in the right direction :fc:
 

Title: Re: absolutly gutted
Post by: Hassle on February 09, 2013, 09:41:10 pm

Sorry to hear that Gavin, look on the plus side it means you have more time to spend on here reading up :)

Title: Re: absolutly gutted
Post by: ppd on February 09, 2013, 09:43:53 pm

and as mammyshaz said good on the breeder to not give you another one which may have been sick and caused even more disappointment

Title: Re: absolutly gutted
Post by: Bionic on February 10, 2013, 09:29:31 am

How disappointing Gavin. I am sure you will find something soon.

Title: Re: absolutly gutted
Post by: Tudful Tamworths on February 10, 2013, 10:58:11 pm

Hi Gavin
Sorry to hear of your disappointment. Don't know where you live, but I'm in Caerphilly and have some really friendly Tamworths just weaned. I'll drop you a PM.
 
All the best
Liz