It’s that time of year after Halloween when pumpkins are facing their last days. However, this time of year, you can easily find pumpkins from friends and neighbors to feed your livestock- especially your mini pigs. Pumpkins are cheap and a pretty healthy option as well as loaded in nutrients. The best part? You can …
Pigs in general melt my heart. Okay fine, all my farm animals melt my heart, but ever since I was a young girl showing pigs in 4-H they’ve held a special place in my heart. As an adult realizing you could have a pig in your house– all my dreams felt like they were coming …
Keeping your mini pig outside especially in the summer months, can cause concern for pig parents. I know those of you with lighter colored pigs wonder if they will get a sunburn? After raising my first mini pig in the house and adopting two more who now live outside, I’m here to share with you …
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since I brought home my very first baby mini pig. The whole process was a shock to my system, much like having your first baby. Now I have three mini pigs and like having more children, it is a little bit easier, but always an adventure. My …
Are you wondering if it is possible to hold a baby mini pig without squealing? The answer is yes. It won’t happen the first couple times you pick your baby mini pig up, but with the right technique and training it can be done. Your baby mini pig won’t stay small for long so it …
Learning how to put a harness on your mini pig will allow you to be in control of your pig when you take it for walks, bring to the vet etc. I’ve had mini pigs for three years and absolutely love using a harness on each pig. You can scroll down and watch the video …
Wondering what NOT to feed your pig? I love my mini pigs and didn’t know any pig feeding tips. I tried feeding Mazuri Mini Pig food to our pig Olive. The result was dehydrated skin. Here is what I feed my mini pigs now, and it’s working even better. Food choices can be overwhelming for …
Oh my goodness, if you have a small mini pig, or even a full grown up, so many pig parents LOVE dressing them up for Halloween. Although I didn’t get in on the Halloween costume when we brought home our first piglet, I did put a Christmas one on him! Here is a group of …
If you have a pet pig, specifically a pet potbelly mini pig you know they love their blankets. Whether they live in your house or out in a barn, they love blankets. I made the mistake of giving Bently any extra blanket I had. After a long winter or hours stuck in his room, he …
Are you wondering if your mini pig is blowing its coat? The most common time for a mini pig to blow its coat is spring and summer. Currently, my two mini pigs are blowing their coat, and it’s the end of July. When raising animals like mini pigs, it’s helpful to see images and videos …