Students at Guildford College’s Merrist Wood campus had some unexpected arrivals last week when a litter of piglets was born right in the middle of an animal care lesson.
New mother Gloria gave birth to seven rare kune kune piglets during the practical class, and the students named the little bundles of joy after themselves.
Gloria’s sister Gaynor has since given birth to three more piglets, leaving farmer Luke Gates to take care of all 10 of them.
“The students were very excited that it happened during the class, and they will get to see the pigs grow up over the next few weeks,” he said.
Sam Blackledge
First published in Surrey Advertiser Online
Stills by Steve Porter for The Surrey Advertiser
