Did you knowPotbelly
Pigs usually weigh in at 100-150 pounds. Sometimes more!
Unreputable breeders — in the Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County
Area) claim to have "Swedish Mini-Pigs and Micro-Mini Pigs." This is
NOT TRUE. There is No Such Breed as either of these. 98% of potbellied
pigs found at these ridiculous weights are either not full grown or
have been starved to keep them small. |
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Potbelly Pigs require
regular veterinary care ...
Without it, they may contract diseases or parasites that can be spread
to humans.
Finding a pig vet may not be an easy task! Find a vet who can care
for your pig before you get one!
- Regular hoof and TUSK trims are necessary, as well. Here, my good
friend Clover shows you how a pig's tusks grow. They need yearly
attention.
- Spaying and neutering of pet pigs is necessary. Unspayed females
cycle every 21 days. They can be cranky, and/or destructive, in and
around this 3-day cycle. Unneutered boars have a very strong odor
in their urine and saliva, and their amorous behavior can be quite
unbelievable and scary.
- Expect to spend a few hundred dollars per year for veterinary services.
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PIGS ROOT!!
It's a natural act for them and they don't just save it for the lawn!
Attention is the key. Pigs require
more attention than dogs or cats do, so expect to spend a LOT of time
with your pig.
Bored pigs have been known to root
up linoleum floors, through wallboard and underneath carpeting, too.
Exercise is vital to mental and physical
well-being. Pigs need to have time outdoors EVERY DAY to do
piggy things. Do not expect your pig to be happy with you indoors
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Pigs are VERY SMART.
The 4th smartest animal on the planet, pigs are just below humans,
primates, whales, and dolphins! This scale was based on lateral thinking
abilities and the ability to problem-solve.
Think like a pig! Humans often find it difficult to stay smarter than
their pig. You can NOT train a pig like a dog or cat — you must
learn to think like a pig... like a "herd" animal, which most humans
find hard to do. But if you don't, you can expect an unruly pig which
may bite, destroy your house or yard, charge you or others in your
home and be generally aggressive! |
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Potbelly Pigs are NOT
GOOD TO EAT!
Unreputable breeders —; in the Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County
Area) — claim to have "Swedish Mini-Pigs and Micro-Mini Pigs." This
is NOT TRUE. There is No Such Breed as either of these. 98%
of potbellied pigs found at these ridiculous weights are either not
full grown or have been starved to keep them small. |
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Pigs are intelligent,
loyal, loving...
With the right caregiver, they can give you years of wonderful companionship.
They can cry real tears when they are hurt or grieving, and like their
distant cousins, the elephant, they do not forget things, events, or
people. Pet pigs can grieve themselves into death. |
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