Skinny Pigs/Baldwins

[ravennr]

I was hoping to find any owners of these little cavys on the board somewhere. I met my first one today, and am very intrigued at this point.

I've read a few webpages so far, but most were breeders and I couldn't find much on them, or special care needs, if any.
Appreciate the help though, if you can lend any!

 

[Paige]

I love this little guys! One day in the future I plan on looking into owning one. For now I just have my male pig Billy. He's a loner as of right now. I can't wait to get him a friend. Pigs are full of charecter.

 

[fuzz16]

not much different than other piggys. you have to be a bit more careful with temperture though, and ive noticed they get cut easier as well

 

[dogsarebetter]

if they are anything like hairless rats, skinny pigs would not get cut easier but just so more cuts. because hairless animals have remarkable thicker skin

 

[ravennr]

I had an ccident with a wire cage that wasn't welded properly (funny guarantee though) and the animal inside got a nasty cut. So, from then on, I've used tanks rather than cages, with a lot more success too.

And, if I do indeed get one of these little guys, if it's not in it's cage, it will be plastered to me or no less than a few feet from me. Hopefully, nothing to worry about. But I'm a worrysome mommy, any cut will be treated as if it were open heart surgery and dealt with immediately, LOL.

Thanks for the confidence boost though, guys! I was uncertain about them, but getting a little more comfortable with more research.