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How To Care For Your Pet Pig, Everything You Need To
6 hours ago Pigs need to have a balanced, nutritious diet and fed at least twice a day (once in the morning and once in the evening) in order to remain healthy. A healthy diet for pigs …
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Pig Care – North American Pet Pig Association
4 hours ago Pig Care. NAPPA provides you with information for the basic care of your pet potbellied pig. These articles will cover areas from taking your baby potbellied pig home to the yearly exams of your pet pig. The articles submitted by individuals and groups do not necessarily reflect the opinion held by NAPPA, but are offered to educate, amuse, and ...
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3 Ways to Care for a Pet Pig - wikiHow
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Method 1 of 3:Keeping Pigs Happy and Healthy
Adopt or purchase a pig from a reputable breeder. A piglet from a pet store or farm might seem cute, but it might also turn into an unhealthy and unsocialized nightmare. Visit the breeder's facility and ask to see the parents of the prospective piglet (the sire and the dam) so you can judge their temperaments and know what to expect with yours.
Vietnamese potbellied pigs tend to make good indoor pets, while kunekune pigs are usually good outdoor pets. But regardless of breed, evaluate whether the pig (and, if possible, its parents) seems generally calm and comfortable around humans. Give a pig lots of your time — or get multiple pigs. Pigs are very social, so you need to be able to spend time interacting with them, or they’ll be moody and disruptive. You also need to be able to assert yourself as the leader, or else you'll end up with a spoiled, pushy, and possibly aggressive pig. Being a leader doesn’t mean being a tyrant, though — be firm and assertive, but caring.
Consider getting two or more pigs instead of just one. Few people can constantly spend time with their pets, so giving your pig a few buddies will keep it from getting lonely.
Pigs are slower to bond with humans than dogs, for instance. Plan to spend several hours each day during the first several weeks providing for their needs and giving them attention. This will make them more comfortable with you, and establish you as the provider and leader. Keep very smart and very curious pigs busy. Pigs’ reputation for intelligence is well-earned. Once they learn how to do something (pull up the carpet, open the fence door, and so on) they won't forget, so you need to stay one step ahead of them. They can also be very sneaky, not unlike a toddler who'll try to manipulate you to get their way.
It's important to keep pigs preoccupied and stimulated, or else they can be destructive when bored.
Give both indoor and outdoor pigs plenty of toys to push around and play with.
Let your pig play with toddler or dog toys, or give them soccer balls or even empty buckets to push around. Hiding treats within boxes, balls, toys, dispensers, or other containers will also keep them busy. Look into more expensive play gyms and jolly balls, or simply give them a sewn-up feed bag or newspaper to play with. Display loving affection to your pig. Pigs, like most animals, enjoy interaction with their human companion, and it is not unusual to see a pig lying down for a tummy tickle. Talk to your pal, tell them you love them, and praise them for good behavior.
As with most pets, positive reinforcement of good behavior works much better than punishment for bad behavior. Pigs who are punished can get moody, distant, and destructive.
Reward good behavior immediately with a pat on the head and a “Good piggie!” and/or provide a small treat like plain popcorn or a small apple piece. Ignore the pig (withhold attention) when they display bad behavior. Give them the space and time for regular exercise and rooting. Whether you keep your pig indoors or outdoors, make sure they have the room and the opportunity to move around. Without regular physical activity, pigs can easily become overweight and develop foot problems and other health issues.
Rooting is a natural pig instinct — your best option is to give them a section of the yard (roughly 36 square meters or 400 square feet) that they can dig up to their heart’s delight. Walk with your pig as part of their exercise routine. Pigs can be leash trained so they can go for walks with you. Use a harness meant for pigs, let the pig drag around the leash for several sessions first, and let the pig generally take the lead on your walks. Allow them to determine how long your walks should be.
Most pigs will eventually accept the harness and leash, but some won’t. Give it time, but don’t force the issue if it just isn’t happening.
Your pig needs plenty of exercise to prevent constipation. If they won’t tolerate walking on a leash, make sure they stay active by giving them plenty of playtime and safe space to run around in. Provide the proper foods and constant fresh water. Pigs are known for eating just about anything, but the healthiest option is to keep them on a fairly steady diet. Give them primarily a commercial pig food that’s low protein, low fat, and high fiber. Supplement their diet with fruits and vegetables like cucumbers, lettuce, squash, carrots, apples, and grapes. To add more fiber to their diet, give them bran or alfalfa hay. Avoid produce like citrus fruits, pineapple, peppers, and onions; also avoid giving a pig salty or fatty foods.
The amount of food will vary by the pig’s size and other factors; consult your veterinarian for advice.
Pigs should have access to clean, fresh water at all times. Don’t underestimate the commitment you’re making. Pigs can live for up to twenty years, and they will need lots of food, regular vaccinations, and ongoing hoof and tusk trims, among other expenditures of time and money. For most pig owners, these costs are more than overtaken by the companionship and affection their porcine pals give — but you still need to consider them.
Ask questions like: What will my life probably be like in five (or fifteen) years? If I move, will I be able to bring the pig with me? Do I have someone who can care for the pig when I can’t? Do I have room in my budget for ongoing pig care?
Care costs often range from roughly $20 - $60 (USD) per month, not including the $100 - $300 often spent per year on veterinary care.
Method 2 of 3:Caring for Indoor Pigs
Give your pig a rooting area outside. An indoor pig will probably root around in your house — upturning rugs, knocking things over, etc. — regardless, but providing an outdoor rooting spot will help. Pick out an area of your yard where you don’t mind having a lot of holes and upturned earth.
A single pig should have at least 36 square meters (roughly 400 square feet) or outdoor roaming space; the more of which is open to rooting, the better.
Keep an eye on your indoor piggie while it’s rooting outside, and make sure it’s contained by a sturdy fence or other enclosure.
If you don’t want an object turned over or broken, try placing it on a counter or somewhere off the ground. In particular, you may have to move your waste basket. Try placing it on your kitchen counter or getting a larger, heavier garbage bin that your pig can’t knock over. Set up a defined space as their own. Even if you give your pig a relatively free reign around the house, it’s best to establish a smaller room or area as their “home base.” Part of a kitchen, laundry room, or utility room can work, especially if the room has easy-to-clean floors covered by washable rugs. Put their bedding, food and water dishes, and litter box in this area.
Ideally, you’ll be able to constrain your pig within this area — by way of doors and/or sturdy child gates — as needed. Establish a litter box and potty procedures. Most pigs take to potty training fairly easily, but they often like to have designated options both inside and outside. Indoors, an open tray lined with several layers of newspaper will work well as a litter box. You can place the litter box near the water dish, but keep it further away from the bedding area.
It’s best to work on both indoor and outdoor potty training at the same time. And rely on positive reinforcement — reward good behavior instead of punishing accidents.
This process will be similar to potty-training a puppy. It will take patience and time, so try to stay positive and keep training sessions upbeat. Create a cozy sleeping area. For some pigs, a properly-sized doggie bed is a great bedding option. For others, a pile of blankets will do just fine. In fact, a cheap sleeping bag placed on the floor will often make for a comfy sleeping spot.
Some pigs may prefer an enclosed sleeping space. You could use a dog crate that’s large enough for your pig to turn around in, or drape blankets over a card table that’s set up over the bedding. Make sure your home is safe for your friend. If you’ve ever had to toddler-proof your home, you’ll have a pretty good idea of what you need to do to piggy-proof it. Keep any dangerous products or sharp/breakable items off the floor or low shelves, and securely latch low cabinets with child-proof latches.
Pigs also struggle on slippery floors, so invest in a lot of inexpensive, easy-to-clean floor rugs.
Pigs are food-driven and very smart, which means they’ll quickly learn how to open an unlocked fridge, pantry, or cabinet in search of food. Toddler-proof these areas, too, and make sure they’re securely closed.
Method 3 of 3:Housing Pigs Outdoors
Provide a securely fenced-in area of adequate size. Pigs are smart, crafty, strong, and determined, all of which make them good escape artists. They can dig under, chew through, or knock over fences that aren’t up to snuff, and have been known to figure out how to open a gate latch. Invest in a sturdy fence — for instance, a chain link fence that’s buried into the ground to discourage digging under it. No matter how good the fence is, though, make sure to inspect it regularly.
A single pig should have at least 36 square meters (roughly 400 square feet) of roaming space. Add about 4.5 square meters (50 square feet) for each additional pig. Let them wallow in the mud. Pigs aren’t dirty animals per se, but they do indeed love to roll around in the mud from time to time. In fact, since pigs don’t sweat, they need to wallow to ensure the proper regulation of body temperature, particularly in hot weather. The wallow can be very simple — a tilled up section of the yard that you hose down a few times per day — or can be sectioned off with wood of other edging materials.
You can fill a baby pool with water to let your pig cool off and splash around in. Depending on how hot it is, they may even want to use both.
Indoor pigs will also enjoy a good wallow every so often; just hose them down when they’re done.
For the best results, especially in hot weather, locate the wallow in a shady area. Provide a protective shelter that maintains a good temperature range. Make sure outdoor pigs have their own dry and sheltered sleeping spot. It needs to be at least partly covered for shading and to stay dry, and should be ventilated but not too breezy. Put down some “flooring” as well — piglets will burrow into hay, while adult pigs are usually happy with wood shavings (not sawdust).
Shelters can be purchased or built (look for instructions online); they should be at least 6 feet (1.8 m) by 6 feet (1.8 m) in size for each adult pig sheltered inside.
Pigs thrive in temperatures between 12 and 26 degrees Celsius (54-79 degrees F); provide supplemental heating (via commercial pet enclosure heaters) or even cooling (via inaccessible fans) if necessary.
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Care Tips for a Baby Mini Pig- Potbelly Pigs
9 hours ago After having 3 mini pigs for four years I've shared the best care tips for a baby mini pig. Mini pigs are my favorite animal and I love sharing tips with you. ... m out petting the older pigs our one year old pig will still be a brat and act like she should be the only one to be pet.
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Home - Mini Pocket Pigs : Mini Pocket Pigs
5 hours ago Mini Pocket Pig Family. At Mini Pocket Pigs, we have implemented an appropriate breeding stock that has created some adorable, TRUE Micro Miniature Juliana and Micro Mini Pet Pigs. Located in lovely Northern Idaho, our pigs are part of our family, but are eager to become part of yours.
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Top 10 Pet Sitters Near Me - Care.com
4 hours ago Starting at $13.00 | Nov 9, 2021 - Find your perfect pet sitter on Care.com, the world's largest website for Care. Start searching for petting sitting near you and review pet sitter profiles for free on Care.com.
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Veterinary Financing CareCredit
4 hours ago From routine appointments to emergency situations or surgeries, the CareCredit credit card can give pet owners the peace of mind needed to care for pets big and small with veterinary financing. CareCredit gives cardholders flexibility - use it at a veterinarian in the network for anything from your pet's annual check-up, spay or neutering, teeth cleaning, surgical procedures and more.
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Pigs for Adoption - Search & Adopt a Pig
1 hours ago Pig adoption is a wonderful way to provide a Pig a second chance and caring environment. Most pets arrive at shelters because the owner had to move, could no longer afford the pet, had a death in the family, or simply gave up the responsibly of being a care taker for a Pig. Before bringing home a Pig, make sure you have considered the full ...
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Mini pigs for sale and petting farm Southern California
6 hours ago Mini pigs for sale, pet mini pigs, Petting zoo, visit our mini pig farm Valley Center, California ... They are so unique and special for so many reasons. With proper care, a pig can live 12-15 years! Pigs are social animals, so if you work a 9-5 and have no other animals to keep your pig company, or if you live in an apartment where there isn't ...
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Top 10 Pet Care Providers Near Me (Starting at $12.50/hr
8 hours ago Most sitters can care for dogs and cats, but there are pet care providers who can care for other animals such as guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, birds, fish, and others. You can find pet caregivers who can care for different types of animals on Care.com.
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Los Angeles Bunny Petting Zoo by Reptacular Animals
7 hours ago Pocket Pet & Bunny Petting Zoo Parties in Los Angeles includes small furry animals like Bunnies, Chinchillas, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Rats, Mice, & Rabbits.
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Guinea Pig Care Sheet & Guide PetSmart
2 hours ago A healthy guinea pig diet is about 20% vegetables and 5% fruit. Guinea pigs cannot store or manufacture their own vitamin C. Help them out with a daily supplement. Your guinea pig will love all the food you offer, but if sits in their bowl for more than four hours, it’s time to take it away. Also, clean food and water containers daily—and ...
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6 Essentials For Piglet Care - Hobby Farms
2 hours ago Apr 08, 2014 . Two resources I find extremely helpful are Raising the Homestead Hog (Rodale Press, 1977), by Jerome D. Belanger, and Small-Scale Pig Raising (Storey Publishing, 1978), by Dirk Van Loon. Find more pig-care advice in these articles: 5 Ways to Cool Off Pigs This Summer; Ask Martok: Pseudorabies and Swine Brucellosis
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Pet Mini Pig Basic Care - YouTube
8 hours ago Basic information for anyone wanting to know more about owning a mini pig. Discussing diet, size, training, vet care and products you should have for your pi...
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Taking Your Baby Home – North American Pet Pig Association
4 hours ago File your pig hooves once a month while he is resting in your lap. Keep your pig’s ears clean of wax and ear mites. Leash Training. After your pig feels secure with his new home and with you, begin to leash train him. Use a pig harness. Adjust to fit. Put food on the floor. While your pig is occupied eating, slip the harness over his head.
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Mini & Micro Juliana Baby Pigs For Sale - Mini Pocket Pigs
8 hours ago $2100 Includes neutering, vet checks, worming, care instructions, harness, vet health certificate, blanket, measuring cup for food, starter box of food and life time support on care and training! If you are looking for a sweet pig. He is your boy. Extremely sweet and gentle eyes. He is going to be a really neat pig for the perfect family.
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What You Need To Have For a Baby Mini Pig
10 hours ago JW Skid Stop Basic Bowl. Fortex 8-qt Rubber Feeder Pan– what we use for our 4 year old pigs in winter. I’ll note that a food bowl isn’t necessary. After a couple of months, when it was winter and my pig was bored, I would sprinkle the pellets for morning and night feedings throughout his room.
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Info/Resource - Pigs 4 Ever - Gifts, supplies and
5 hours ago Proud Pot Belly Pig Dad. Animal Poison Control. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is your best resource for any poison-related emergency, 24/7, 365. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call 888.426.4435. A $65 per case fee may apply.
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Baby Jane, the Oldest Pet Pig to Ever Be Kept in Captivity
7 hours ago Baby Jane, the Oldest Pet Pig to Ever Be Kept in Captivity, Dies at 23: 'Heartbroken'. At the time of her death, Baby Jane was a total age of 23 years, 7 …
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to take care of a Baby Piglet?
Baby piglets may need to be cared for a little differently than adult pigs. When you first bring a piglet home, make sure that it is kept in an area with a soft bed next to a pan of fresh, clean water. Very young piglets under three weeks old may need to stay under an infra-red lamp about three feet above it to stay warm in a cold environment.
What kind of care do you give a pig?
Pigs should have access to clean, fresh water at all times. Don’t underestimate the commitment you’re making. Pigs can live for up to twenty years, and they will need lots of food, regular vaccinations, and ongoing hoof and tusk trims, among other expenditures of time and money.
How much does a mini Chipmunk baby pig cost?
Premium Mini Chipmunk Baby Boy. Ready For A Loving Home. $2100 Includes neutering, vet checks, worming, care instructions, harness, vet health certificate, blanket, measuring cup for food, starter box of food and life time support on care and training! If you are looking for a sweet pig.
How to take care of a New Guinea Pig?
Guinea pigs love a good cuddle but on the first day home, but make sure to give your guinea pig time to settle in. Speak with your new furry friend in soft, soothing tones. They also like it when you gently stroke their head.
How to care for pigs at home?
Method 2 of 3: Caring for Indoor Pigs Give your pig a rooting area outside. An indoor pig will probably root around in your house - upturning rugs, knocking things over, etc. ... Set up a defined space as their own. Even if you give your pig a relatively free reign around the house, it's best to establish a smaller room or ... Establish a litter box and potty procedures. ... More items...
How do farmers take care of Pigs?
How to Take Care of Farm Pigs Raising Piglets. Newborn piglets need a temperature of around 95 degrees Fahrenheit for a week. ... Proper Housing. If you're raising pigs on a pasture, they will need only a covered three-sided shelter large enough for them all to lie down beside each other inside. Food and Water. ... Health Care. ...
How should I care for my guinea pig?
How should I keep and care for my guinea pigs? Companionship. Guinea pigs are very social animals, and are happiest when kept with other guinea pigs. ... Feeding. Guinea pigs are natural herbivores, who would spend their time foraging and grazing in small herds in the wild. Housing. ... Wellbeing. ...