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Giant guinea pigs (Cuys) in the UK?

 
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Hi,

does anyone know if the cuy genetics of guinea pigs are available in the UK, more specifically in Wales?

So far, I see that there are the small ones, as presented in the thread below.
https://permies.com/t/271509/animal-care/Guinea-pigs-pasture-tractor-style

The bigger ones, the meat breeds growing to slaughter weight of 1 kg within 2 months, are they available?
 
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Cuy are an amazing livestock, and taste delicious although I now eat kosher.
 
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You might find this interesting:

https://www.facebook.com/ParcCarreg/
 
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Yes, they are really delicious!

Anne: Parc Carreg is the same as presented above in the link, they sadly only have the pet genetics.
 
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