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Piggly pet1/9/2024 ![]() ![]() These pigs are in big trouble.” 5 Pet Pig Problems 4 Sue Parkinson of Lil’ Oprhan Hammies told CBS News, “There are not enough homes out there anymore. The problem has gotten so bad that the North American Potbellied Pig Association estimated that 90% of pigs adopted as pets in the U.S. A veterinarian told her the pig was actually starving.įurther, the pig, which was supposed to grow to be only 12 inches tall, ended up reaching 20 inches tall and 180 pounds, at which point she was brought to a pig rescue, Lil’ Orphan Hammies, in California. One woman was feeding her micro pig one-half cup of food twice a day at the breeder’s instruction, only to find it raiding the pantry and trash can. Pig Inn Heaven, a U.K.-based pig sanctuary, explains, “A micro pig is a piglet, then it grows.” 3 Sadly, breeders may even tell new owners to feed their “micro pig” only a small amount of food in order to keep it small. pig could be very difficult to transport, and it will probably suffer many health problems.” 2 potbellied pig is not uncommon if it is overfed, and a 300 lb. weight is only achieved with a strict diet. mature pig is actually very rare, despite long standing myths to the contrary. The California Potbellied Pig Association (CPPA) explained: ![]() The idea that your tiny piglet is going to stay small or only grow to the size of a small dog is one of the greatest misconceptions surrounding pigs as pets. Speaking with The Guardian, Kevin Kersley, who breeds knee-height KuneKune pigs, calls micro pigs a “fallacy,” stating, “Unscrupulous people tend to breed the runts of the litter to try to decrease the size of the pig, but genetically the original size is built into the offspring, even though its parents may be small.” 1 Micro Pigs Are a Myth Unable to adequately handle and care for an animal that weighs hundreds of pounds, many owners surrender their “micro” pigs to rescue organizations, which are feeling the strain of the micro pig myth. Fast-forward a few years later, however, and the owners find themselves with a pig that has kept growing and growing. This allure has made pigs popular pets in the U.S., especially because breeders often promise that the micro pigs will stay small. Pigs can make excellent companions and may even be trained to go for walks, do tricks and use a litterbox or go potty outdoors. ![]() They’re undoubtedly adorable and have above-average intelligence when it comes to barnyard animals. Walk her on her leash or watch as she moves and dances to her own music tunes.At first glance, micro or teacup pigs, which are said to be small versions of their farmyard counterparts, seem like a perfect pet. Piggly has super soft skin and floppy ears that jiggles when she moves. Pick her up and touch her snout to your nose and she will give you a sweet kiss! Piggy makes so many funny and sweet sounds - she oinks, feeds, giggles, burps, sniffs, sneezes, and may even let out a cute fart, too! Feed her with her bottle and give her a cuddle as she reacts to your touch. With over 25+ sounds and reactions, Piggly moves and sounds just like a real baby pig. Who's cuter than a kitty and more playful than a puppy? New from Little Live Pets, Piggly is your new pet pig! Little Live Pets item 26366 Little Live Pets: My Pet Pig ![]()
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