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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …