Couple given green light to breed guinea pigs for food to sustain off-grid lifestyle in Wales
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A couple hoping to live off the land in rural Wales have won council approval to breed guinea pigs for food as part of their off-grid lifestyle.Dave Phillips and his wife, Mayu, were granted planning permission by Pembrokeshire County Council to keep three breeding pairs of guinea pigs for household meat production.Councillors unanimously approved the plans, subject to conditions.The guinea pigs the couple intend to rear for food are described as being "larger than the pet variety".
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Mr Phillips told councillors the animals were "similar to rabbits in terms of meat production".The couple also plan to keep 20 pigeons and a breeding pair of rabbits to provide meat for their family.Their proposals include building an environmentally friendly home alongside vegetable gardens on land near Jeffreyston, close to the popular holiday destinations of Tenby and Saundersfoot.Mr Phillips, who grew up locally, also intends to continue a beekeeping business...
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