The blind Ludwig
The blind Ludwig
An animal-loving lady found the newborn Ludwig wandering by the roadside. His eyes were severely inflamed and ulcerated and the vet suspected that little Ludwig was blind.
Ludwig was given a great home in an organisation that helps young people to find courage and confidence in life. The children and young people learn that animals and nature are important for regaining lost confidence and give them the courage to take on a new path in life.
At six months old, Ludwig was at an age when he himself was still carefree. He patiently had his eyes treated with ointment and had plenty of exercise. The carers had the impression that the infection in his eyes had healed.
From then on, Ludwig’s nature changed
Suddenly he felt weak again and the vet was consulted. Ludwig didn’t like the injections he was given. He became suspicious and reacted more sceptically when people entered his enclosure. He became shy and backed away unless food was brought. The plan was to let Ludwig run with two pot-bellied pigs, but the hoped-for harmony failed to materialise.
Ludwig became an Aiderbichler at the Köglerhof
Ludwig has had a new human friend for about a month now. Markus, the manager of Gut Aiderbichl Carinthia, took the lively wild boar to his heart from the very first moment. Markus has a lot of experience with blind animals and has been observing Ludwig’s development since his arrival.
His left eye may actually be blind. Ludwig should be able to see out of his right eye, even if a light-coloured veil is visible. He has excellent orientation and is happy when the carers come with the food pan. That’s when things really get going, because our little wild boar is always very hungry.
Ludwig’s new friends
Flo and Lisi, two mini pigs, became Ludwig’s new friends. As you know, pigs have their own rules and so Flo appointed himself boss of the trio. This was no problem for Ludwig, because the most important thing for him is to have playmates.
In winter, Flo and Lisi prefer to snuggle up in the warm pigsty. Ludwig is a wild boar who doesn’t mind the cold. So although the stable door is closed, Ludwig can always reach his friends.
