Is a potbelly pig a good pet?

They generally do well in homes, given they have the proper outdoor exercise, socialization, and care. If you are considering adding a pot bellied pig to your family or if you are curious about these lovable creatures, read on… With a life expectancy of 12-18 years, pot bellied pigs are very intelligent.

Are potbelly pigs easy pets?

Potbellied pigs are often classified more as livestock than as pets, but they can be charming, intelligent, and affectionate companions. There’s no doubt that, when given the proper care and training, a potbellied pig can make a much-loved addition to a home.

Can potbelly pigs be indoor pets?

Another factor surprises many owners is size. While mini pot-bellied pigs are far smaller than their barnyard counterparts, a tiny piglet can easily grow to be over 100 pounds! That’s the size of a medium to large breed dog. The good news is that pot-bellied pigs do in fact make excellent house pets.

Are potbelly pigs hard to take care of?

Many owners of potbelly pigs will claim they are more difficult to care for than their dogs and cats combined. Although they are not easy to care for, potbellied pigs provide a loving pet that you will learn to enjoy sharing your home with. Keeping a potbelly pig healthy and entertained is important.

Do potbelly pigs like to cuddle?

No hugging. Unfortunately, pigs do not like to held or cuddled. Because they are such large creatures as infants, potbellied pigs are not “handled” or carried in their mother’s mouths like other domesticated animals.

Can you walk a pig on a leash?

Never hold the leash taught, pigs do not like feeling restrained and will panic. Pigs in the wild will be restrained by predators before being eaten so please bear this in mind. Walking at your pigs pace, not your own, whilst keeping the leash slack will help keep your piggy relaxed and happy to continue learning.

Do potbellied pigs make good pets?

Yes, potbellied pigs are good pets. There are various reasons why you should choose to have pigs as your indoor pet. Pigs are intelligent and require approximately the same degree of coaching as a dog. That is, if you invest enough time training them, a pet pig might be an excellent pet who follows your home rules.

What to feed a pot-bellied pig?

What To Feed A Pot-Bellied Pig Pot-bellied pigs really are pigs, but it is not recommended that you feed them swill – which is more suited for livestock. The best food to feed a pot-bellied pig is feed for horses, as it has plenty of fiber and it’s low in fat. Pigs are omnivores, so they can also eat some fresh food.

Where can you buy a potbelly pig?

You can buy an unregistered, mismanaged, unsocialized, crossbred, unhealthy pig from a bad breeder for very little money; or adopt a happy, healthy, socialized, registered pot-bellied pig from a reputable breeder. A reputable breeder is also a valuable resource if problems arise and for developing contacts with other pig people.

Does a potbellied pig taste like pork?

The Potbelly running around outside, being fed like a pig should be, is considered a bacon pig. Folks who take in pet Pots (and there seems to be plenty of free or cheap ones, usually due to them being a mix and being so large ) keep them outdoors and feed them like a pig should be fed for one or two months. Then they say they taste like they should.