Breeder block hutches

**Myspoiltpiggies** · #1 05-04-05, 02:03 pm

Look how small these cages are http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/angelus_stud I can't spot any hay either. Click on 'housing'.

**VoodooJoint** · #2 05-04-05, 02:20 pm

Yuck...hardly enough room to turn around and lie down. Very sad.

**jennawing** · #3 05-04-05, 02:43 pm

Oh my! This girl just joined one of my forums- and never said anything about being a breeder! She said she was a rescue and had 40+ pigs- but I know those pictures anywhere!

**Piglet** · #4 05-04-05, 02:46 pm

She does mention C&C cages, yet she doesn't use them!

**DocDolittle** · #5 05-04-05, 02:52 pm

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One particular plastic cage on the market — it has a solid bottom, then a clear plastic top that curves up, with a small wire opening at the top. Some people do not recommend these types of cages but I like them, for young piglets bouncing around flicking wood shaving about.

Wow, notice how she recommends the cages with the least possible ventilation! What an ignorant fool.

**Piglet** · #6 05-04-05, 02:56 pm

I know - she just wants to save on cleaning up, how selfish

**Guinea_Gal** · #7 05-05-05, 06:54 pm

I agree. Maybe i am generalizing and sorry if i am, i am just very angry right about now. From what cavy breeders and showers i have heard of, the ones i have talked about on these forums anyway, seem to have become so preoccupied in winning and making money, they have forgotten the real joy of having a cavy in your life. They do not focus on the guinea pig's care as much as they should from what i've seen.

**guineagurl** · #8 05-05-05, 07:02 pm

It's sad to say but I really don't think you are generalising, I think the majority of breeder's are exactly like you said.. they are not concerned with the overall wellbeing of the piggy they are breeding and showing.

**salana** · #9 05-05-05, 09:31 pm

Jennawing, what forum is she on?

**RubyPiggie2** · #10 05-10-05, 11:38 am

I know her too. Used to go to Pimms Pages, now I'm hardley ever on there. They are pro-breeding, and although some of the membres are very nice, the majority thinks that small cages and mixes are OK for piggies.
I don't think that we should provide the site link (it's not Just PimmsPages.com) for privacy reasons, really. We shouldn't take an argument over there, either. If she knows what C&C cages are, I doubt she'll stop using the hutches. She had (I think) 17 pigs die from somewhere around October to January. Sad, really.
I don't really want to stereotype breeders either, but I think we're right. Most don't really care about the space or welfare of the pigs. We should jam them into closets for the rest of their lives.

**jennawing** · #11 05-10-05, 02:21 pm

I was actually speaking of a different forum, but out of respect for the great people on there, I'd rather not share that. She hasn't been about more at any rate.

**RubyPiggie2** · #12 05-10-05, 02:52 pm

Oh, she must be on more than Pimms. Well, she was on a lot over there, don't know if she still is. I remember going to her site before.

**LucyLou** · #13 05-16-05, 12:39 am

Gosh how tiny are they! And I thought some of the other Breeder Block cages I've seen were small!

**suzilovespiggie** · #14 05-16-05, 03:05 am

These pictures are so sad. Not only are the piggies in small housing but who is to love them. It hurts my heart. Poor piggies!

**ChadWPB** · #15 05-16-05, 09:11 am

Hey salana, I don't think she'd join my forum. I'm waiting for the first breeder to ignore the warnings.

I really do not appreciate how breeders view living, breathing creatures as "stock", like merchandise.

**CavyKind** · #16 05-21-05, 12:11 pm

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Originally Posted by RubyPiggie2

I know her too. Used to go to Pimms Pages, now I'm hardley ever on there. They are pro-breeding, and although some of the membres are very nice, the majority thinks that small cages and mixes are OK for piggies.

Yes I recognise her from that site, I wasn't aware that she was claiming to be a rescuer though. That said, a lot of the breeders seem to telling all and sundry that they also rescue...it's starting towear a bit thin with me.
I haven't been on Pimms Pages for a good while now, I was banned because I was too vocal re my anti breeding sentiments....says it all really.

**lilipution1013** · #17 05-21-05, 07:54 pm

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Originally Posted by Myspoiltpiggies

Look how small these cages are http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/angelus_stud I can't spot any hay either. Click on 'housing'.

oh that is so sad! especially the stacked "hutches for the boys"... what a miserable little existence, especially for such adorable little pigs.

**Faunn** · #18 05-25-05, 09:56 am

Seeing as she has 30-40+ pigs, I bet she doesnt have enough time to feed and fill all the water bottels in one day, and def. not enough to spend even 5 mins with each pig...

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