Micro Pigs

1. Alex
   October 8th, 2009 at 12:17 pm

   Yum, I love me some mini bacon! Oh. Not for that purpose, eh?

2. Tim Giachetti
   October 8th, 2009 at 12:58 pm

   Right Alex, MMmmmmmm bay cohn bits!

3. FishBottleT
   October 8th, 2009 at 1:06 pm

   Now this is stupid. I can understand small dogs...well kinda, but tiny pigs??? REALLY?? Someone spent allot of time and effort into breeding this small pig but someday they are gonna mess up and there will be some weird animals walking around. There is no reason for a small pig. No practicality what so ever.

4. nights
   October 8th, 2009 at 1:13 pm

   Theres no reason for a lot of types of dogs other then having as pets so give me a break

5. Gauldar
   October 8th, 2009 at 1:15 pm

   Potbelly pigs have been bred as pets for years, but there is a downside to them. Unlike other domesticated animals, viruses are able to pass between pigs and humans. Infact that's the reason of the swine flu, where people went to work with the flu, the pigs caught it, and the virus mutated and got sent back into the human population. I'm not saying that this will spell the end of humanity, but I am saying, if you have a pet pig, be carefull if you are sick with a bug, the little guy might catch it and be the end of him.

6. LisaL
   October 8th, 2009 at 1:19 pm

   Ditto that nights.
   I think they're adorable I wouldn't mind owning one, but I think my dogs would try to eat it O_O

7. ted
   October 8th, 2009 at 2:01 pm

   Are they called micro pigs because they're small enough to fit in a microwave?

8. SenorMysterioso
   October 8th, 2009 at 2:42 pm

   toilet train?

9. RooGrrrl
   October 8th, 2009 at 6:38 pm

   But do they taste good?
   This seems like it would be a good solution for someone who wants to make their own artisan sausages but doesn't have the space to raise full size pigs. Because, yes, intelligent as pigs are, they are also valuable livestock.
   Great, now along with mini Dexter cows, pygmy goats and Shetland ponies, I've got another animal to add to my daydream of a mini-farm.

10. Lostfiniel
    October 8th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    These pigs would not be a good idea to breed for meat or profit. Pigs are normally much cheaper than this. Buying such an expensive pig, feeding it until prime, paying for shots and vet bills and anything else will make the whole thing not worth the money. Really, the only reason anyone would pay this much for a pig is if it was a companion animal. In which case, the price is just fine. People pay as much or more for pedigree dogs.

    I think it's just fine for now. Sure, we're messing with evolution here...but the fact that we breed normal pigs at all is the exact same thing. And, as far as domesticated animals go, pigs haven't been changed so much from their original state. Pigs left in the wild quickly revert back to a natural state and they can actually survive on their own (Unlike almost all of our dog breeds.)

11. Katie Alender
    October 8th, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    First of all, 65 pounds is not petite! That's the size of what people consider to be a fairly large dog. Secondly, how many people are just going to go out and buy pigs for the novelty of it, then abandon them when they realize it's not the pet they wanted?

    It would be like indiscriminately buying a dog without paying any attention to the breed. What's their temperament? What are their tendencies and behaviors?

    Nothing's worse than treating living beings as fad items.

12. Necronomic Recovery
    October 9th, 2009 at 9:17 am

    "There is no reason for a small pig. No practicality what so ever."

    Did you read the goddamn article? They're being raised as pets, nothing else.

13. A Noun
    October 9th, 2009 at 9:53 am

    No one is saying this, so I will...

    The piglets shown next to the kitteh in the photo are just that - piglets.

    You'll notice they don't show the grown pigs. They grow up, they're a lot less cute.

14. Gauldar
    October 9th, 2009 at 11:41 am

    @Katie Alender

    "Nothing’s worse than treating living beings as fad items."

    The same could be said for Paris Hilton.

15. dreamsneverend
    October 10th, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    Awesome! I have 3 dogs, but if I lived on a house with more land I'd love to have a pet pig of that size.

16. JackiMann
    October 10th, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    WAW Little pigs i mean i have to agree with alot of the comments what is the point of them . . . . BUT if i had the money i would buy one they are cute fun and friendly when they get bigger you cook them ! Jokes . . But i seriously think they are amazing there is no point of them really but is there a point for most things in life no

17. Sydney
    October 11th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    OOOOO! there so cute

18. Haohao
    October 12th, 2009 at 5:39 am

    Omg soooo cute
    i dont have 700 but if there's a celebrity who doesnt want their pigs anymore
    give them to me ohhhhhhhh so cute

19. Somebody
    October 14th, 2009 at 12:59 am

    this micro piggy seems really cruel!

20. Noelegy
    October 17th, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    Yeah. Paris Hilton has already snatched one up. I wish I were kidding.

21. E Thomas
    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    Micro/Mini Pot-Bellied Pig Info:

    If you read the articles closely-these micro/tea cup pigs are 14" tall as adults-this is really nothing "new".

    Micro pigs as they are being called is nothing new-other than maybe a renewed craze. A friend of mine has been raising and breeding mini pot-bellied pigs for many years. I have one of his pigs and our pig's name is Gippy. Gippy was the runt of the litter, a teeny tiny little guy no bigger than my small hand. Gippy's parents were also quite small (as mini pot-bellies go). His mother, solid white, under 14" tall and maybe 25-30 lbs at best and his father, solid black and might tip the scales at 40 lbs. They are both gorgeous, healthy and perfectly plump. Gippy, the runt, is now 2 years old and is still growing. He is not fat by any stretch of the imagination, in fact he is quite fit and is almost twice as tall and long as his father and currently weighs about 65 lbs. These are very special animals. Very intelligent and they need companionship, attention and stimulation and boundaries (ours has his own Disney DVD collection, TV and radio to keep him entertained if we can't be with him-otherwise he could be quite destructive if allowed to do so. Gippy is also well trained for indoor domestication, is leash trained and was neutered at 10 weeks of age-a definite must for male pigs as they will get quite aggressive otherwise. A pot bellied pig is truly a wonderful animal, but please know what you are getting into. Do a lot of research. They blow their coats 2x a year and it is a mess. The males have tusks and should absolutely be neutered by an experienced vet that has a lot of experience w/pot-bellies as they are different from farm pigs and need to be cared for by a vet that understands the anatomy of a pot-bellied pig. They have hooves and they need to be trimmed-this is not a fun task if you do not have a well behaved and well trained pig. While they are clean animals-they like to nest and root and make a mess and their litter boxes require constant attention. They must have fresh water at all times and require special pot-belly pig feed (like Mazuri P.B. Pig Feed). They are very sensitive and can stress easily, it can even cause death. Dippity Pig is a possible stress/allergy related condition that causes oozing from the skin usually down the spine, their hind quarters drop and can cause them a large amount of pain, they may even squeal and show discomfort. It is alarming to anyone who loves their pig so keep an eye out-especially if the pig has been exposed to anything stressful. This condition and can be usually treated by giving your piggy baby aspirin and antihistamines, dosing according to the weight of your pig. It usually clears up in 24-72 hours-but always consult your vet first before treating your pig. And check with your city to make sure you are able to keep a pot-bellied pig as some cities still consider them as livestock and may not allow them. Please also understand that the average full grown mini pig weighs from 60-120 lbs and that is quite small in comparison to the farm pig. In the breeders pursuit to create a smaller pig there may be some genetic issues and health concerns that may arise. It is important to know your breeder and make sure he/she is not compromising the health of the pig in their quest to create a more manageable pig. The best advice is don't skimp on the research and definitely go visit someone who has one before you run out and jump on the micro piggy band wagon! And after doing all that, if you decide a mini/micro PB is still right for you...enjoy him or her because they really are wonderful...but you have been warned!

    E. Thomas & Family
    of Minnesota

22. Codyn
    November 11th, 2009 at 1:28 am

    I might buy one I've done the reaserch and hoping someone would tell me where I can get one in Canada thank-you

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