Arrived very late due to other commitments thinking the sale would be in
full swing.... only to find it was nowhere near starting. There were
not many pens in today, about 12 of pigs and around 20 rabbits. The
first line up were pigs, presumably from the same unknown seller, with
plenty of weight on but with skin issues across the board and the older
ones had horrific nails. I think they were all boars, I'd suggest they
have been kicked out from someone using
them
for breeding. I bought three of them for Avalon, the others received
bids from known good homes. Then came 4 pens of extremely dodgy looking
pigs. One was withdrawn due to its condition, the others went to Mr
Shiny Shoes and another reliable buyer thankfully. I pestered the
auctioneer and they agreed to sell the withdrawn pen to me on the
understanding it had ringworm and needed treatment. Sale was agreed and I
had a look. She is a white crested sow, a very pretty one. Or rather
she would be if she wasn't ripping at her flesh and causing huge sores.
It appears to be mites, no signs of ringworm. She is terrified and
spends the whole time when picked up squealing in a very high pitch
She should have never been accepted in the auction, but well done to
the staff for refusing to offer her to the public. If we pester to get
these auctions closed down these pigs will never get a chance in life.
We need to educate and persecute those who feel it is acceptable to have
animals suffering in this way, not close down the outlet. There are a
lot of healthy pigs sold each week, they have as much chance of finding
good homes as they would if sold on an internet site. Or Pets at home!
I also brought back three others for Avalon, although unfortunately one
big boar decided to cause trouble immediately and somehow I was forced
to put him back in my boxes and he's here with me
Please look at the picture of the little white sow. She will take more
money to get right than she will ever be worth, but she will have
everything she needs from now on. If you feel we are doing the right
thing by helping her and the others found suffering please consider Donating.
Just £1 will help enormously if we all chip in. Help us to
help them, they don't have many options.
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