June 29, 2007: Pig toys

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xoB gets another one, via Spluch. The EU has mandated that pigs have to have toys to play with and five Dutch artists have presented their unique ideas for pig playtoys.

Musician Eva Meijer invented the "magical ball", containing of different layers each having a different taste or smell. "Pigs like destroying and they love to chew on things," she motivated her choice.

Artist Irma Horstman produced a chain with edible rings in various shapes and colours.

In addition, a pig seesaw called Piggy Wiggy was introduced. On this device, pigs can walk in their search for food.

Artist Sharon Geschiere introduced a wall containing elements that will intrigue the pigs' feeling senses.

Last but not least, a pig roulette was introduced.

When the EU regulations were first introduced, there was a lot of laughing (from people on the net, like us) and some crying (by pig farmers). The sense I get from the stories is that most farmers are already providing their pigs with toys for the benefit of it.