Miniature Pigs!!! Micro Piglets!!!Vietnamese pot belly!!
Mini pigs are gaining popularity and recognition as great pets. This is due to their noble and combination of extraordinary traits that many people would not think of when considering a pig, traits such as cleanliness, diminutive size, friendly disposition and intelligence. Our pigs are 'true miniature' potbelly, Juliana and mixed. Our focused goal is on small good natured mini and micro pigs.
It is important to remember that there are no real standards for terms such as mini and micro pigs and breeders usually use these terms loosely to denote an animal that is smaller than it's farm counterpart.
In all the excitement about minis teacups, micros, super micros etc., people tend to forget that these cute little piglets grow up and that these terms really refer to birth weight more than anything. We especially advise people to beware of the "Great deal" on a piglet. It's very common to end up with something not so mini a couple of years down the road. We strongly recommend that people get in touch with pig rescue agencies before making any commitment. Who knows you might learn that owning a pig is not for you or you might find a pig that needs a home. There are always pigs that have been abandoned and are in need of loving homes. While our Mini Pigs are some of the smallest in the state if not the US, we like to remind people that they do grow up. Our smallest pigs grow to a mature weight of under 30 lbs. and are only ounces when born.
Teacup pigs: Our largest pigs grow to about the size of what is called teacup- 15 inches in height and well under 50 lbs which is still very small.Some will grow to be a bit more depending on feeding and exercise , These are the size and quality that are being snapped up by celebrities .
Teacup pigs: Also need to exercise regularly and be on a good healthy diet.In order for them to stay as small as possible.Over feeding pigs happens very often resulting in obese pigs that can have later year health issues.If you are considering one of our piglets please be ready for the commitment . Like all animals most have their own personality and some adapt faster than others.
Instructions for Feeding your mini.
serve meals to the pig twice a day; one meal in the morning and a second one in the afternoon or early evening.
Miniature Pot Belly Pig Care
mazuri mini pig feed
Supplies
Emory Board or Rasp
baby Oil or lotion
Shampoo (and possibly Vaseline)
• Alcohol and cotton balls
• Books on Pig Care
Shots
FEEDING YOUR PIGGY!!
Pot Belly Pigs need 1/2 cup of food per 20
pounds of body weight (divided into half and
given in two separate meals). Your baby should
eat at least 1/4 cup per day. Increase their food
as they grow (keeping the rule of 1/2 cup per 20-25
pounds in mind).
We have never thought th
is was enough so we
feed our babies 1/2 cup per day and our adults
1 cup per day. But, don’t forget that food is a
great motivator and you may be feeding them a
lot more than you realize. A bag of Mauri Mini
Pig feed should last you around 3 months.
Remember, a Pig is always a Pig. If you put food
in front of it, it will eat it.
Setting a schedule
Pigs like a set feeding
schedule. We feed ours
around 7:00 A.M and 6:00 P.M central time
every day. You should gradually change that to
meet your schedule.
Weight concerns
If you notice that your
pig is getting overweight,
cut back a little. If the
pig is underweight, give
them a little more. Pot Bellies need to have a
healthy belly but you do not want them so big
they cannot function.
Pigs are much more
active and fun to play with when they that are
not too fat.
Bathing your mini !
Bathe your baby in lukewarm water only when
they are dirty and smelly. They have dry skin so
you don’t want to over-bathe them. Putting a
dab of Vaseline in their eyes protects them from
shampoo burns.
I use Head-And-Shoulders or Aveeno Oatmeal
baths. I suggest that you put a couple of inches
of water in a tub and just set your pig in there
(without even trying to
bathe it) to learn how it
will react and figure out what things you might
want easily at hand. I keep pellets (pig food)
nearby to calm them down and distract them.
Normally, I float veggies in the water so that
they can chomp on them.
Dry skin and odors
If your pig lives indoors,
you want to keep Baby
Oil on it to control flaking and keep their skin
from being so dry. If your pig lives outdoors and
you want to control flaking, something with sun
block is better.
Ear care (theirs and yours)
Clean their ears with al
cohol on a cotton ball.
Do not use a Q-Tip.
Have cotton balls readily available to stuff in
your own ears! A pig can
squeal louder than a
jet engine at takeoff.
Holding your pig or catching!
Pigs will not allow you to just reach down and
pick them up. You have
to coax them a little.
Extend your hand and let them smell it. Start
scratching their back and work your way to
their belly. Then, pick them up. But, be sure
that their feet are secure when you do.
The harder you try to “catch” them, the faster
they will run away. Entice them to come to you.
Mini pigs are gaining popularity and recognition as great pets. This is due to their noble and combination of extraordinary traits that many people would not think of when considering a pig, traits such as cleanliness, diminutive size, friendly disposition and intelligence. Our pigs are 'true miniature' potbelly, Juliana and mixed. Our focused goal is on small good natured mini and micro pigs.
It is important to remember that there are no real standards for terms such as mini and micro pigs and breeders usually use these terms loosely to denote an animal that is smaller than it's farm counterpart.
In all the excitement about minis teacups, micros, super micros etc., people tend to forget that these cute little piglets grow up and that these terms really refer to birth weight more than anything. We especially advise people to beware of the "Great deal" on a piglet. It's very common to end up with something not so mini a couple of years down the road. We strongly recommend that people get in touch with pig rescue agencies before making any commitment. Who knows you might learn that owning a pig is not for you or you might find a pig that needs a home. There are always pigs that have been abandoned and are in need of loving homes. While our Mini Pigs are some of the smallest in the state if not the US, we like to remind people that they do grow up. Our smallest pigs grow to a mature weight of under 30 lbs. and are only ounces when born.
Teacup pigs: Our largest pigs grow to about the size of what is called teacup- 15 inches in height and well under 50 lbs which is still very small.Some will grow to be a bit more depending on feeding and exercise , These are the size and quality that are being snapped up by celebrities .
Teacup pigs: Also need to exercise regularly and be on a good healthy diet.In order for them to stay as small as possible.Over feeding pigs happens very often resulting in obese pigs that can have later year health issues.If you are considering one of our piglets please be ready for the commitment . Like all animals most have their own personality and some adapt faster than others.
Instructions for Feeding your mini.
- 1 Offer the micro mini potbelly pig fresh water before each meal.
- 2 Keep a small bucket or bowl filled with water within the pig's reach at all times.
serve meals to the pig twice a day; one meal in the morning and a second one in the afternoon or early evening.
- Allow micro mini potbelly pigs to graze on grass during the day.
- use only low calorie training treats when you want to reward a micro mini potbelly pig. Treats can include plain popcorn or dry cereal and crackers with low sodium and sugar. You may also give your pig some fresh or dried fruit as an occasional treat.
Miniature Pot Belly Pig Care
mazuri mini pig feed
Supplies
Emory Board or Rasp
baby Oil or lotion
Shampoo (and possibly Vaseline)
• Alcohol and cotton balls
• Books on Pig Care
Shots
FEEDING YOUR PIGGY!!
Pot Belly Pigs need 1/2 cup of food per 20
pounds of body weight (divided into half and
given in two separate meals). Your baby should
eat at least 1/4 cup per day. Increase their food
as they grow (keeping the rule of 1/2 cup per 20-25
pounds in mind).
We have never thought th
is was enough so we
feed our babies 1/2 cup per day and our adults
1 cup per day. But, don’t forget that food is a
great motivator and you may be feeding them a
lot more than you realize. A bag of Mauri Mini
Pig feed should last you around 3 months.
Remember, a Pig is always a Pig. If you put food
in front of it, it will eat it.
Setting a schedule
Pigs like a set feeding
schedule. We feed ours
around 7:00 A.M and 6:00 P.M central time
every day. You should gradually change that to
meet your schedule.
Weight concerns
If you notice that your
pig is getting overweight,
cut back a little. If the
pig is underweight, give
them a little more. Pot Bellies need to have a
healthy belly but you do not want them so big
they cannot function.
Pigs are much more
active and fun to play with when they that are
not too fat.
Bathing your mini !
Bathe your baby in lukewarm water only when
they are dirty and smelly. They have dry skin so
you don’t want to over-bathe them. Putting a
dab of Vaseline in their eyes protects them from
shampoo burns.
I use Head-And-Shoulders or Aveeno Oatmeal
baths. I suggest that you put a couple of inches
of water in a tub and just set your pig in there
(without even trying to
bathe it) to learn how it
will react and figure out what things you might
want easily at hand. I keep pellets (pig food)
nearby to calm them down and distract them.
Normally, I float veggies in the water so that
they can chomp on them.
Dry skin and odors
If your pig lives indoors,
you want to keep Baby
Oil on it to control flaking and keep their skin
from being so dry. If your pig lives outdoors and
you want to control flaking, something with sun
block is better.
Ear care (theirs and yours)
Clean their ears with al
cohol on a cotton ball.
Do not use a Q-Tip.
Have cotton balls readily available to stuff in
your own ears! A pig can
squeal louder than a
jet engine at takeoff.
Holding your pig or catching!
Pigs will not allow you to just reach down and
pick them up. You have
to coax them a little.
Extend your hand and let them smell it. Start
scratching their back and work your way to
their belly. Then, pick them up. But, be sure
that their feet are secure when you do.
The harder you try to “catch” them, the faster
they will run away. Entice them to come to you.