Pigs Bambam and Charlie
"Tenderness, love and care" kept the pigs Bambam and Charlie alive
During an internship at the Vetmed University of Vienna, a young woman got to know the young pigs Bambam (4 years) and Charlie (4 years) and prevented them from being taken to the slaughterhouse. She realised that she could not keep them in her own home, so she set out to find a farm where her pets could spend a species-appropriate and protected life.
Unfortunately, the pigs’ accommodation had to be changed three times. Now the woman was back on the street with her pets and immediately contacted Gut Aiderbichl’s animal emergency centre.
The road to a happy ending took some time
At the first farm where Bambam and Charlie were kept, Bambam almost didn’t survive the winter. He was very weak, but was able to survive with veterinary care and a lot of “tenderness, love and care” from his rescuer.
The second farm where the pigs were then housed promised a lot of good things: plenty of exercise, a species-appropriate diet with lots of fruit and vegetables and a great shelter. Unfortunately, the farm was closed down and the pigs were basically back on the street.
And it wasn't the right place for the pigs again
New, ambitious owners were found and Bambam and Charlie were introduced to people who had always wanted to keep pigs. This was followed by in-depth educational discussions about the species-appropriate keeping of pigs and everything seemed perfect. Months later, it turned out that the keeping of the pigs and the work involved had been underestimated.
The shelter was far too small. Charlie was reluctant to let Bambam into the cramped shelter and so Bambam spent most of his time outside, no matter what the weather was like. What’s more, the feeding was anything but species-appropriate. It was mainly dry bread and leftovers from the kitchen. The rescuer and her charges became increasingly desperate. But then there was Gut Aiderbichl!
Happy ending: the evening of life without the threat of slaughter is secured
Bambam is the playful one, Charlie is the quiet one and both pigs are affectionate with people. Markus, Gut Aiderbichl Carinthia’s estate manager, says that Bambam and Charlie have already found a group of friends. The pigs Alfred and Leopold welcomed the newcomers into their group.
New species are emerging every moment, and I believe that some are dying every moment.
– Charles de Montesquieu
By: Gisela Pschenitschnig, Gut Aiderbichl
Pig Charlie
German-country-pig
Charlie and Bambam were lucky enough to have convinced an animal lover that they should not be sent to the slaughterhouse under any circumstances. The young woman had noticed the two young pigs because of their calm but curious character. She decided to rescue them. Unfortunately, she was unable to keep the pigs herself and set out to find a forever home for Bambam and Charlie. Unfortunately, Bambam and Charlie had to move again and again. In the end, the accommodation for the two pigs was too small and the promise to change the situation could not be kept. The barn owners had underestimated the pigs' needs. There was no space to be found and the slaughterhouse hung over the two friends Bambam and Charlie like a sword of Damocles. Gut Aiderbichl was to be the solution. The two adorable pigs live at Gut Aiderbichl in Carinthia and are completely happy. They can roam, are fed species-appropriate food and enjoy their many fellow pigs.
Pig Bambam
German-country-pig
Bambam and Charlie were lucky enough to have convinced an animal lover that they should not be sent to the slaughterhouse under any circumstances. The young woman had noticed the two young pigs because of their calm but curious character. She decided to rescue them. Unfortunately, she was unable to keep the pigs herself and set out to find a forever home for Bambam and Charlie. Unfortunately, Bambam and Charlie had to move again and again. In the end, the accommodation for the two pigs was too small and the promise to change the situation could not be kept. The barn owners had underestimated the pigs' needs. There was no space to be found and the slaughterhouse hung over the two friends Bambam and Charlie like a sword of Damocles. Gut Aiderbichl was to be the solution. The two adorable pigs live at Gut Aiderbichl in Carinthia and are completely happy. They can roam, are fed species-appropriate food and enjoy their many fellow pigs.
