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Hi m-
I just checked her site again - the cost is $30 for one pig and $45 for a pair. Cost includes food she sends home with you and free info. But actually you get more than that. I have met Vicki personally and she is wonderful. You can call her with questions, she's very knowledgeable about gp health - I've called/e-mailed on more that one occasion for help. Also, with Vicki's pigs, you know you are getting a healthy pig - that is something you' can never be sure of if you buy a pig from a pet store, and even humane societies may not be reliable. (at a local shelter here I once found a pig with lice - and they are supposedly examined by a vet). So, in my opinion, $30 is a deal.
And, I'm not sure about Vicki's take on this, but I think there is something to the idea of charging some substantial amount does go hand in hand with making sure the owners are able to afford to take care of their pigs financially - gp vet bills can be as high or higher than those for a cat or dog... you may want to put away a little extra for a rainy day...
Plus, that Vanilla Coke pig is freakin' gorgeous!!! I'd take him myself if I could!
Oh, and he is not neutered - Vicki doesn't neuter or spay her pigs because the surgical risk (more risky for pigs than cats/dogs), unless there is some medical condition that warrants that (rare). She has an article on neutering on her site too.
I'm somewhat new to this board so I don't think I know who burnesville cavylover is....
let us know if you follow up...
Leann  |