Breeder block hutches

[Myspoiltpiggies]

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

 

[VoodooJoint]

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

 

[jennawing]

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]

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

 

[DocDolittle]

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]

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

 

[Guinea_Gal]

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]

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]

Jennawing, what forum is she on?

 

[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.
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]

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]

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]

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

 

[suzilovespiggie]

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]

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]

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]

Look how small these cages are https://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.

 

[daftscotslass]

I don't like it, I wouldn't put my guinea pigs anywhere near it. On the other hand, the residents of the cages don't exactly look neglected (though I suppose we don't know what's going on behind the scenes).

 

[Gracie]

Um whats wrong with those cages, mine are the same size. They have the recommended 2 square foot per piggie, as recommended by Seagulls Guinea Pig Compendium.