Yes, I have a potbelly pig Who lives in my house. He shares a room with the pugs. He is free to walk around the house.. or if he wants to go into his kennel.. with his blanket and toys.
First thing to know. Is Pigs, are one of the cleanest and smartest animals. If I remember correctly they are ranked 3 right next to dolphins.
I never thought I would enjoy having a pig in the house. But if you really pay attention. They have several of differnt snorts. Joey also wags his tail- when he is happy. He doesn't have a regular tail like the Farm pigs. They have a long tail. He has a minimal hair.
There is 1 in a million chance for people to have allergies to a pig. They are one of the most animals that people do not react to. I had one of my piglets go to a home. Because her son couldn't haven any animals due to his severe allergies.
It is imperative that you watch the weight on your pig. Because they are very food motivated. If you have an over weight pig- they tend to have alot of leg/hip problems. ANother pet peeve of mine. Our pig is rationed. He is a very good size.
Because as pigs get older- they can not do stairs very well. So to combat this. Hubby made him a ramp off our stairs. He goes out into his pen.. throughout the day. He still can use the stairs. But he can make the choice.
Because Pigs can not sweat. It is imperative that you give them something to cool off in. A pool.. or a mud hole. A mude hole cools them off- but also provides them relieve from the bugs. We have a zapper on the back. Plus I use konk spray system.
They are very social animals. They love Belly rubs and scratches. They are a herd animals. They can not be kept alone without social contact or interactio from other pigs or animals....
If you are not careful. you have to baby proof your house. They can open doors.. fridges.. They have alot of power for such a small animal. They will take their snout and push and lift just with their snout.
They like to burrow... They do well in the winter without heat.. because they have thick skin. As long as they can burrow themselves into straw. They will be fine at temps in the -50. He has lots of blankets in his room
THey also can be destructive when they are bored. In our house.. we have pig toys. I have found the ball that dispenses treats invaluable. It provides him with exericise and pretty funny to watch him move it all around. he does like balls over other toys.
It is imperative to get your pig fixed. They do not do well under anthesia.. as they can die. When we casterated our pigs. A local spray was used and whamo.. my cats ate all the piggies balls. This is done at a very young age.
I am in the process of trying to halter train him.. and getting him to walk on a lead. I want to bring him into the nursing home. However, he is a bucking bronco piggy LMAO.. but I don't think it will take him long as they are really treat motivated. There are some really cute utube videos out there of well trainned piggies.
any questions. I willl post pics.. after I get home from work today....
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