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I need to show you this pic of my pig (please excuse my giant boob in shot!)

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0h · 01/05/2018 18:48

Isn't he just the cutest?!

He was on his side so I dared to try to rub his tummy to see if he'd like it (assuming he wouldn't as I think most don't) and he twisted himself into this position and LOVED it. (In case you can't tell his bottom half is twisted so his belly is exposed)

Look at his little feeties. 😍

I'm a new PigMum so please excuse me finding any excuse to post pigtures Blush.

Feel free to post adorable pics of any and all your pets.

I need to show you this pic of my pig (please excuse my giant boob in shot!)
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AnneLovesGilbert · 01/05/2018 18:50

I am so incredibly envious. I’m desperate to have a pet pig!

How old is he? How big will he grow? He’s adorable!!!!! Enjoy cuddles. And please post more pix!

lizabes · 01/05/2018 18:51

He's so fluffy!! 😍
What's his name?

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0h · 01/05/2018 18:53

He's 5 months old. I'm really not sure how big he'll get but I think he'll be on the big side as he's bigger than his brother.

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0h · 01/05/2018 18:54

He's called Hooper. As named by my 10 year old who is technically his owner (but they're my babies now!). Hooper is the beardy one from Jaws. 😂

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frostymorning1 · 01/05/2018 20:39

He is GORGEOUS 😍

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 01/05/2018 22:38

Ooh he's lovely like you knitted him out of candyfloss and syrup Grin

I'll dig out the photo of our Teddyboar , you can see his tiny shit covered garden mud clad paws . (I'll post it tomorrow)

GraceLeeper · 02/05/2018 03:47

He's so cute! How old is he? My daughter also wants to have this kind of pet. She's 9 years old. Do you think she is now capable in taking care of pets like this?

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0h · 02/05/2018 09:37

Grace, he's 5 months old. He's going to get lots bigger! Grin

My son is 10 and they're his pets and he's great with them. I chose them over other small furry pets as they're bigger (so easier to handle), and they don't climb very far (they think they're Olympic athletes but in actuality their big bums weigh them down so they can't climb and escape!).

It was a great decision as it turns out they are the best pets ever. 😍

My son is a responsible rule following wee soul so is great at taking care of them (including getting up at 7.30am every day in the holidays to feed them). So I think at 9 your DD is a great age for a couple of piggies.

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Lowdoorinthewal1 · 02/05/2018 21:17

Oh and I thought my boy was cute! He is GORGEOUS!!

I need to show you this pic of my pig (please excuse my giant boob in shot!)
70isaLimitNotaTarget · 03/05/2018 18:26

Bert's Rump in all its glory Grin

Excuse the state of his paws, he isn't Edward Scissors Hands, that's garden muck .

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0h · 03/05/2018 18:43

Low, what a handsome fella! The little hairdo is just the cutest. 😍

70, what is it about furry bums and little feet? So adorable!

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 03/05/2018 21:39

Grin our boy is a weird little piggie. He's just turned 4 yo.

When we lift him, unlike most piggies who curl, Bert straightens his back like he's planking.
When DD puts him on her chest and strokes his head, he launches himself backwards (like when people 'trance' a rabbit) he knows she'll support him, he just flings himself with gay abandon.

Good job he's neutered, his gene pool is well shallow !

millimat · 03/05/2018 21:52

70 that's so cute!
OP ours are now HUGE! Be prepared how quickly they grow!

GraceLeeper · 04/05/2018 03:45

Thank you for the idea oh. I guess i will give her this kind of pet as her birthday present. :)

Graduate223 · 04/05/2018 04:34

So cute!!!!!

dayinlifeof · 04/05/2018 04:56

Lowdoor, your boy and ours are identical twins.

swizzlestix · 04/05/2018 06:18

He is adorable, what gorgeous fur!
We attended a Guinea pig wedding today!

I need to show you this pic of my pig (please excuse my giant boob in shot!)
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0h · 04/05/2018 21:11

What an amazing pigture, swizzle! Grin

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Aprilmightbemynewname · 04/05/2018 21:16

Ah remembering my piggy days.
One escaped and ddog fetched her for me.

It didn't end well Sad. My friend's who were JW gave her a funeral in their garden and buried her.

LoislovesStewie · 04/05/2018 21:19

More pictures please! I am so enjoying this. They are all beautiful, you can't have enough piggies.

TerfsUp · 04/05/2018 21:20

Your pig is a cutie, OP. (As are all the other pigs in this thread.)

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0h · 04/05/2018 23:11

Here's my boys masquerading as Sooty and Sweep. Grin

I need to show you this pic of my pig (please excuse my giant boob in shot!)
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swizzlestix · 05/05/2018 06:50

OH how gorgeous are your boys!
Here are some more shots from the guinea wedding

I need to show you this pic of my pig (please excuse my giant boob in shot!)
I need to show you this pic of my pig (please excuse my giant boob in shot!)
I need to show you this pic of my pig (please excuse my giant boob in shot!)
swizzlestix · 05/05/2018 06:51

And the happy couple!

I need to show you this pic of my pig (please excuse my giant boob in shot!)
resignedtoresigning · 05/05/2018 07:08

I am DESPERATELY jealous of you attending the guinea pig wedding swizzle 😍😍😍