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09-01-08, 11:27 am
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| Skinny pig breeding I am a member of a reptile forum and there was a discussion started about skinny pigs. I replied that I thought breeding them was wrong. It got me thinking, is it any worse than breeding a hairy pig? And why? (apart from the fact they need extra special care) Do they have weaker immune systems or something? |
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09-01-08, 11:43 am
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| Re: Skinny pig breeding They were bred from inbred laboratory guinea pigs with a genetic mutation in the 70's, and as a result they have a weaker immune system. Wikipedia specifies that "Skin cancer, upper respiratory infections, and internal problems are all extremely common." |
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frashy (09-01-08)
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09-01-08, 11:50 am
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| Re: Skinny pig breeding thank you. |
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09-02-08, 12:30 pm
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| Re: Skinny pig breeding I told them the info you gave me but what do you know - the breeder posts that I shouldn't believe what I read on the internet  I didn't want to argue so I just said I believe they are just as healthy as haired pigs. I have actually seen this breeder in real life - back in the days that I used to show guinea pigs. |
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