We don’t believe piggies should be given as gifts, they are members of your family.
What food and hay do you use? We have a lot of donated pellets, so we usually mix them. This means that when piggies leave us, they are used to many types. These are generally Harringtons, Science Selective and Burgess. Hay Any hay i...
I think there’s something wrong with my piggie. If you have concerns, you should always ask your vet’s advice. If it isn’t an emergency, you’re welcome to message us. We may have some ideas, and will refer you to your vet if necessary....
Clipping claws can be tricky and a bit nerve-racking – especially if the claws are black. Why not make an appointment at the Nest to have your piggie’s claws cut here? It’s something we are doing almost everyday! With long-haired piggi...
I think my piggie is pregnant… It’s unlikely that this is the case. Any girls that have been around boars will have been kept with us for ten weeks of pregnancy watch.
General Care Claws will usually need trimming every 6 – 8 weeks. If you’re not sure, start by just trimming the very sharp bit off the tip. If you cut it a bit too short and it bleeds, don’t worry, it probably looks worse than it is. Nevi...
Please see the website page here: https://www.nevillesnest.org.uk/info/forage/
Your boy must be kept separate from your girls until the 6 week post neuter date is reached. The Nest will let you know the date once your boy has left, please drop us a message if you haven’t heard. Your boy can be held and cuddled wi...
