Anyone have a micro pig?

[tyguy35]

I was just looking at micro pigs there neat do tricks and potty trained does anyone have one

 

[MarcaineArt]

There was another thread on here titled "pixie pigs" I think with links and pictures. They do look neat.

 

[tyguy35]

There was another thread on here titled "pixie pigs" I think with links and pictures. They do look neat.

ILl have to take a look thanks

 

[itsmeshell]

We have 2 micro pigs where I work the breed is kune kune and they don't stay micro for very long! Ours enjoyed a mud bath today in the sunshine. They r very sociable animals and run over to people at their fence and love being scratched like a dog would. We haven't taught them any tricks though

 

[NudistApple]

How old are your pigs, and about how many pounds are they now?

 

[tyguy35]

We have 2 micro pigs where I work the breed is kune kune and they don't stay micro for very long! Ours enjoyed a mud bath today in the sunshine. They r very sociable animals and run over to people at their fence and love being scratched like a dog would. We haven't taught them any tricks though

How larGe do they get? Could you comare it to something

 

[itsmeshell]

They r about the size of a Labrador dog but shorter not sure on weight. I have attached pictures of pumba from today.
They r about 2 or 3 years old we r hoping to breed from them this year

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Not sure if pics worked will try again

 

[Beeliz]

We had adopted one a few years ago,,trained her like a dog,lived in the house and was cleaner than our dogs! They are fantastic animals,,but don't be fooled by "micro" cause they do get fairly big. Ours got to about 145 pounds maybe more. size of a big lab,but super heavy!! If you have space,they are easy to train,and can be a great addition to a family. We found a home for our girl 'Black Betty'...cause with 2 dogs 2 children and 4 cats in the house,we couldn't give her enough space. Miss her though...

 

[tyguy35]

They r about the size of a Labrador dog but shorter not sure on weight. I have attached pictures of pumba from today.
They r about 2 or 3 years old we r hoping to breed from them this year

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Not sure if pics worked will try again

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Is the teacup pig different because I'm reading get to a weight pf 60 to 80 lbs and 12 to 15 inches tall

 

[itsmeshell]

I'm pretty sure ours is one of the smallest breeds of pigs but I cud b wrong

 

[tyguy35]

Hmm maybe I'm no expert just goin off info online

 

[terryo]

We are looking to get one of these little guys.
http://www.teacuppigsforsale.com/

This is our little pot bellied pig. He will grow up to be abluit 150 - 200 lbs.
Right now he's really small at 3 months.

 

[Laura]

if you dont feed them, they dont grow... people always overfeed and they get bigger.. and fat!
the teacups have issues... tiny weak legs.. dont live as long...
the thread before was Teacup pigs.

 

[terryo]

Laura we just got him,so could you suggest what we should feed him? My son just got a horse farm in New Jersey, and he bought him at the farm auction.

 

[tyguy35]

I just read it's both mini- micro combined or something.

 

[dmmj]

Is a micro pig a midget who eats a lot?

 

[Laura]

Mazuri Pig pellets?
they can graze too.. but most people overfeed. feel sorry for them etc..

 

[Itort]

Mazuri pellets are the best I've found. Agriculural pig feed (such as found in feedstores) is designed to put saleable weight on fast for slaughter. Also if kept with other livestock, keep the feed for others out of reach of pigs (mine were famous for raiding goat and horse feed).

 

[terryo]

Noooo....we are "city people" and this is our first time on a farm. We won't be slaughtering anything. Just getting some pets, and boarding horses. I'll have to post some pictures. It's very exciting for us, but we won't be raising any food, except veggies.

 

[tyguy35]

Yes post some forsure. Sounds exciting.