Simply putting it, mini pigs poop a lot. You are going to have to spend a lot of time cleaning up after them. They can be potty trained to poop inside a litter box, but I would recommend letting them go outside. The sheer mass of it will be overwhelming for a litter box. So …
Photo Credit: @ticklepigandfriends Pigs can be aggressive, especially pot-bellied pigs. It is in their nature to do so. When you introduce a pig into your home, you become a part of their herd. The herd has a hierarchy that your pig will challenge to be on top. This is where the aggressiveness comes from. So …
Photo Credit: sausagelinx Having a pet pot-bellied pig is very different from more common pets such as dogs and cats. It is definitely not for everyone, so doing your research before you get one is extremely important. So many pig parents are abandoning their pot-bellied pigs because they never did their research before getting one. …
Photo Credit: Gregor Julien Straube, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Recently the idea of having a pig as a pet has been gaining a lot of popularity. Although pigs aren’t totally meant to be kept as an indoor pet, it is still completely possible. Most of the ones you get as pets will stay …
Photo Credit: @abythepig3 If you keep your mini pig outside year-round, you will need to make some accommodations for the cold winter months. Even just 50 degrees might be too cold for a very young pig and can hurt them, while older pigs can actually withstand some pretty cold weather. How do you keep mini …
Photo Credit: @sausagelinx Especially if you have outdoor mini pigs that like to roll around in the mud, you will need to bathe them often. Bathing them yourself can be a bit of a challenge, but trust me you can do it. There are many natural shampoos you can use that are healthy for your …
Photo Credit @mango_hi_minipig One of the biggest problems with new pig parents is they don’t know how to keep their pig entertained. Bored pigs can have many behavioral issues such as rooting up your house and squealing. In my opinion, getting another pig is the best way to keep them entertained, but toys work as …
Photo Credit: @vinny_thepiggy Remember that pigs make a lot of noise during the day. Usually, they will snort, grunt, and oink all day long, but it isn’t very loud. What is loud is when they squeal. It is very annoying for you and your neighbors. Why do pigs squeal? Pigs squeal because they are in …
Photo Credit: @abythepig3 Dry skin is very common in pigs (mini pigs and farm pigs), especially older ones, but it is usually very treatable. Sometimes their skin may also be itchy, red, and even start bleeding if scratched too hard. Pigs are usually more vulnerable to dry skin when the air is very dry (common …
Photo Credit: @mr.dudleythepig Although mini pigs are very active pets, they also love their sleep. In this article, I will explain how much mini pigs sleep, where they sleep, and much more that you should know if you are planning on getting one. Not every mini pig is the same. They all have different personalities …