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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …