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Mini Pigs

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Why I Sold My Kune Kune Pig – Our Experience & Lessons Learned

April 11, 2024

A few years ago, Kune Kune pigs were the hottest pig around. As someone who has owned potbellied pigs as pets for almost ten years, I was interested in getting into KuneKunes, making money, and having piglets!  Does anyone else look back to COVID-19 times and think, if there is ever a pandemic again, I …

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How Much Do Potbelly Pigs Cost- Your Guide to Owning Pigs

April 2, 2024

Potbelly pigs, often dubbed as the perfect little porkers and the darlings of homesteads, can be incredibly endearing pets. They are charming and intelligent animals with soulful eyes, making them irresistible to animal lovers. If you’ve been mulling over adding a potbelly pig to your family, you’ve probably wondered about the costs of this unusual …

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The Best Fencing for Your Pigs You Need Now

February 1, 2024

As a homesteader with a passion for pigs, I can tell you that finding the right fencing for your pigs can be a daunting task. Pigs are notorious for testing boundaries and breaking through fences. But don’t worry, after seven years of trial and error, I can confidently say that I’ve found the best fencing …

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How Big Do Potbelly Pigs Get + Mini Pig Facts

December 1, 2023

Where are my pig lovers? I’ve loved pigs since I was a girl, when I was in college and the whole teacup pigs ( not a real thing, hence the reason for this post) was taking off, I was hooked. I knew that one of my dreams in life was to have a potbelly pig. …

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Tips to Calm a Mini Pig: A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Happy and Relaxed Piglets

August 15, 2023

Bringing home a mini piglet is an exciting adventure, but ensuring their well-being and happiness is crucial. Like any pet, mini pigs can experience anxiety and stress, so it’s important to know how to calm a mini pig. I’ve loved pigs since I was a kid in 4-H. But I always wanted one to live …

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10 Must Know Tips to Pig Proof Your House

February 17, 2023

If you’ve come across this post, you are on one of my favorite journeys ever! Raising pigs as pets in your home. I bought home my pot bellied pig in 2016, and it’s still one of my favorite memories. I wish we could have kept him indoors forever, but it wasn’t possible with his personality …

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Can You Feed Pumpkins to Mini Pigs?

November 9, 2021

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 …

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The Best Toys for Your Potbelly Pig

January 19, 2021

If you want the best toys for your potbelly pig, grab your wallet and get ready with these tried and true toys. Some of these you can DIY too! As a pig owner myself, I love giving my babies toys to enrich their lives. When I started with my first baby mini pig in the …

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How to Find Mini Pigs For Cheap

November 17, 2020

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 …

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How to Get Pig Pee Out of Carpet & Why They Are Peeing All Over

October 7, 2020

If you are thinking about having a pig inside your home, or already do, you probably had no idea they would have accidents. Pigs naturally like to do their business in the same spot. It’s fairly easy for them to understand a liter box and use it. Until they regress. I’ve found with experience when …

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3 Things Mini Pigs Need in The Summer

June 26, 2020

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 …

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How to Care for a Baby Mini Pig

June 2, 2020

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 …

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How to Put a Harness on a Pig

October 28, 2019

Do you need tips to getting a harness on your baby mini pig for the first time? We recently got our third mini pig this summer and she’s only six months old. I decided to share with you the first time she had a harness put on. You can certainly put a harness on your …

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How to Keep a Pig Entertained

October 23, 2019

Winter time with an indoor pot-bellied or mini pig can be a handful. They hate the cold and love food and stimulation. Here are some tips that have been a lifesaver in our house for our pet pig Bentley. It’s been an entire year of waking up at 4 am, 5 am if I’m lucky …

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3 Major Reasons You Don’t Want a Miniature Pig as a House Pet

September 10, 2019

I’ve loved piglets since I was a kid. Most of us agree piglets are adorable. If you are thinking about pigs as a pet let me give you the insider edition. If you were told there was a pig out there who would stay small like a piglet and could live in your house, you’d …

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How to Hold a Baby Mini Pig Without Squealing

August 8, 2019

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 …

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How to Put a Harness on Your Mini Pig

May 23, 2019

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 …

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Dippity Pig Syndrome Symptoms

March 6, 2019

Is your sick pig showing Dippity symptoms? Pig can’t stand up? Does miniature pig keep walking backward? Dippity pig syndrome shows up between 4 months and up to 4 years even. Is there something oozing out of their back? Your mini pig probably has Dippity. The first time my mini pig Bentley got Dippity I …

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Mini Pig Feeding Tips To Start Now

January 27, 2019

Are you 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, but the result was dehydrated skin. Here is what I feed my mini pigs now, and it’s working even better. Food choices can …

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9 Things You Had No Idea Pigs Love

December 28, 2018

Ever wonder what do pigs love to do? Would you be entertained seeing your mini pig doing some of these things? I bet your mini pig probably loves all of these things just like mine does!  Swim I wasn’t quite sure if pigs would really swim. Then, I saw the cute little memes all over …

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How to Transition Your Pig Outside

December 3, 2018

Are you considering keeping your pig outside all the time? Ready to give up the stress of having your mini pig tear up your cabinets and what not? Here is how you can transition your pig to outdoor living. It was time. I didn’t want it to be but I was torn with an overnight …

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Cutest Mini Pig Halloween Costumes Roundup!

October 26, 2018

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 …

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The Only Blanket Your Mini Pig Will Ever Need

October 23, 2018

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 …

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How to Prepare Your Pigs for Winter

September 10, 2018

We live in Western New York, and our winters can be brutal. I hope we have a mild winter this year, but last year, I transitioned my first little piggie outside at the end of February, and we ended up having snow THROUGH APRIL! It was a long winter. I learned about that tricky time …

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