What David Beckham, Paris Hilton and George Clooney have in common? They are all part of a growing group of miniature pig pet owners!
Miniature pigs have been popular pets since potbellied pigs were introduced to the United States and Europe from Asia almost 50 years ago. Since then, selective breeding has been creating creating smaller and smaller lines of pigs in an attempt to find the perfect pet pig. The result is around some of the nicest, coolest animals.
But not only adorable mini pigs, they are incredibly intelligent. In fact, pigs are the fourth smartest animal on earth. This makes them the smartest animal you can have. This intelligence helps pig curious, social, attentive and playful pets.
However, it also makes a pet pig owners demanding. Pigs need to be constantly entertained. That is, they must either someone close to her at all times, or they need to interact with other animals. Many owners that can not be the whole day with her pig will usually get two pigs, so they have to play a buddy.
If owning a mini-pig is something you want, there are a few important facts to consider.• First, like all pets, if you get your pig as a baby, it is getting bigger. Many people are shocked when they get their little piggy how big it grows up, even if it is still a fraction of the size of normal farm pig. The reality is that pigs can grow to somewhere 35-150 lbs. as an adult. Worst of all, many breeders will tell you, your pig will stay small if it does not. The best and most reliable way to get the size of the pigs that you want is to look for the baby pig parents. If the parents are more than two years old, they are full grown and is a good indicator of how big to get the baby.
• The second important thing to consider when getting a pig that they really like to eat. A lot! Is then crucial that you feed it a healthy diet plan of miniature pet food and vegetables. Other snacks are ok as a special treat, but you can not just let your pig eat what she wants. The good news is that because food is such a huge pleasure, you can easily train your pig to all kinds of different tricks to do for a little food.
• The third point is that in nature, pigs rooting in the ground for their food. This means that even if you train your pig house plan, it needs a yard to play in for part of each day. However, this can be in the backyard as well a "sandbox" of dirt that you build for your pig. With time outside even though you should help them active and keep their weight under control.
While pigs in contrast to all other pet are in their claims, they are also wonderful animals a personality that few other animals.
