A tiny breed of pig is born the size of a teacup and is the hot new pet among British celebrities. The micro pig is about nine ounces and the size of a teacup when born, but can sell for up to £700. Breeder Jane Croft has given up her former career to breed the tiny pigs full-time.
The pigs are also good pets for people who are allergic to dogs or cats. Link -via the Presurfer
(image credit: Geoff Robinson Photography)
At two years old they are fully grown and weigh in around 40-65lb and are about knee height at 12-16in tall.
They can live for up to 18 years, but make popular pets as they are low maintenance, quiet and surprisingly clean.
‘Micro pigs make fantastic pets as they are very low maintenance. You don't have to take them for walks and they have very few health issues,’ said Miss Croft.
‘They don't make much noise, they are easy to toilet train and once they have bonded with you they are very loving
The pigs are also good pets for people who are allergic to dogs or cats. Link -via the Presurfer
(image credit: Geoff Robinson Photography)
I rescued one of these tiny beauties from a petting zoo.
Delilah was 3 weeks old when she was brought to a petting zoo and placed in a pen with 8-9 full grown pigs. the adult pigs starved and trampled her until she was "too far gone". when i found this baby in a corner unable to walk i immidiatly scooped her up and asked the owner what had happened. she said put "that" down and let it die, its beyond saving. Well me being an animal lover i wasn't going to let that happen. Delilah is now living in my family room weighing about 115 and happy and friendly as she could be. She is house trained and asks to go out when she needs to. we also have a 16 year old dog who delilah loves like her own. She welcomes whoever comes to the door with a bark just like she learned from the dog. She also sits when she knows you have a treat. Although she is great she also has some bad habits like opening the cabinet and helping herself to whatever is on the bottom shelf. I would recommend a pet pig to anyone who has time to spend training and loving one. And pig-proof your cabinet!!
-pig lover <3
I like the comments above by E. Thomas & Family, they are correct and everyone should do their homework before adding a pig to the family. They are NOT a dog, I find them easier to be honest, but certainly, different when it comes to dealing with them, mostly due to the high intelligence. You are also needing to understand the mentality of a prey animal vs, predator.
If you would like more info, I am happy to share it with you.
We would also encourage adoption of an animal in need vs. purchasing.