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POISONOUS PLANTS AND FOODS FOR PIGS

by The Pig Father | Jul 26, 2020 | micro piglets, micro pigs as pets, miniature pig care, the pigfather

POISONOUS PLANTS AND FOODS FOR PIGS Which plants and foods are poisonous to pigs? We are often asked about which plants are poisonous to Miniature Pigs and pigs in general. There are many plant genera that contain poisonous plants not only for pigs but for other...

Miniature Pigs as Pets – Commonly Asked Questions. Part 3

by The Pig Father | Jul 6, 2020 | micro piglets, micro pigs as pets, miniature pig care, miniature piglets, miniature pigs as pets, the pigfather

Miniature Pigs and Dogs We are often asked if dogs can make good companions to pigs. In our own personal experience, dogs can get on with pigs especially if they have been brought up from a young age and grow up together. However, we always advise that these...

Miniature Pigs as Pets – Commonly Asked Questions. PART 2

by The Pig Father | Jun 12, 2020 | micro piglets, micro pigs as pets, miniature pig care, miniature piglets, the pigfather, therapy miniature pigs, therapy pigs

Miniature Pigs as Pets: Housing Requirements We often get asked about how big a Miniature Pig enclosure/pen should be. There are no Animal Welfare regulations stating the precise dimensions for a pet pig pen outdoors – existing Pig Welfare Codes often refer to...

Miniature Pigs as Pets – Commonly Asked Questions. PART 1

by The Pig Father | Jun 1, 2020 | micro piglets, micro pigs as pets, miniature pig care, miniature piglets, miniature pigs as pets, the pigfather

MINIATURE PIGS AS PETS – PIGS AND OTHER PETS We often get asked if Miniature Pigs can live together with other animals. Pigs, both Miniature as well as Traditional and Rare breeds, can get used to living with other pets. Recently we have been asked whether...

Mental Health Awareness Week/The Role of Therapy Miniature Pigs

by The Pig Father | May 20, 2020 | human animal interactions, micro piglets, micro pigs as pets, the pigfather, therapy miniature pigs, therapy pigs

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Kindness During the week of 18th -24th May our nation is raising awareness of Mental Health. Ever since 2001 Mental Health Foundation have been organising activities and events during one week in May to campaign for better mental...

How to Trim Pigs’ Hooves

by The Pig Father | May 10, 2020 | micro piglets, micro pigs as pets, miniature pig care, miniature piglets, miniature pigs as pets

THE STRUCTURE OF A PIG’S HOOF Want to learn how to trim Miniature Pig Hooves? Welcome to our Blog where we hope you will find all the information you need to become more confident at clipping your pig’s trotters. Miniature pigs’ feet are called trotters....