Animals Pigs Interesting and useful January 17, 2017 6:00 AM Taming you pot-bellied pig Pot bellied pigs have individual personalities, but many piglets do not like to be touched much, or held. Usually, they grow to enjoy being near the people they bond with, and like to be touching them or sitting in their laps. However, piglets can be quite aloof or fearful at first, especially if they have not been well socialized by their breeder. Even well socialized pigs may take a while to learn to transfer trust to a new owner. more
Animals Pigs Interesting and useful December 26, 2016 6:00 AM Advantages and disadvantages of keeping micro pigs Incredibly intelligent, social, and caring animals, micro pigs are a common option for individuals and families who don't want a traditional pet. And while exciting, most potential owners are ill-informed regarding the pros and cons of owning a pig themselves. Below, we'll discuss the distinct pros and cons of purchasing one of many micro pigs for sale to help you better determine whether or not you want to invest in your own pet. more
Animals Pigs Interesting and useful November 25, 2016 6:00 AM Disciplining your miniature pig Miniature pigs are intelligent creatures. Unfortunately, miniature pigs can also be aggressive creatures, especially if they aren’t disciplined properly and consistently from a young age. This aggressive behaviour can lead to biting, among other issues, that no individual or family should have to deal with. more
Animals Pigs Health & Nutrition November 5, 2016 3:00 AM Weather changes and your pot-bellied pig Here we go into the blahs of cold weather once again. It is a time for fluctuating temperatures that go from one extreme to another, and that is not good news for the precious porkers that live with us. Our porcine friends do not like change in anything and the weather is no exception. Pigs are prone to respiratory problems and drastic change in temperatures can cause them even more problems. How much is too much for a pig? It depends on the pig. Even house pigs have a problem sometimes going fr... more
