News and Education For Miniature Pigs

BORROW MY PIGGY WITH SIR ROD STEWART AND PENNY LANCASTER

by natasha | Jul 27, 2020 | human animal interactions, micro pigs for photography, micro pigs for PR campaigns, miniature pigs as pets, miniature pigs for celebrities, miniature pigs for media, the pigfather, therapy miniature pigs

Sir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster hired our Miniature Pigs Biscuit and Popcorn for Borrow My Piggy Experience at Durrington House! At The Pigfather we love Sir Rod Stewart’s music and seeing him in real life was a great highlight of our visit!

POISONOUS PLANTS AND FOODS FOR PIGS

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

What Plants and Foods are Poisonous to Miniature Pigs? In this blog we discuss the most common toxic plants in the UK and foods which should be avoided.

Miniature Pigs as Pets – Commonly Asked Questions. Part 3

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

In Part 3 of Miniature Pigs as Pets you will learn if dogs make good companions to Pigs, if Mini Pigs are difficult to keep and if they are noisy animals!

Miniature Pigs as Pets – Commonly Asked Questions. PART 2

by natasha | 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 – Commonly Asked Questions. Part 2: Housing Requirements and Permanent Identification of Miniature Pigs

Miniature Pigs as Pets – Commonly Asked Questions. PART 1

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

Miniature Pigs as Pets. We answer the most common questions prospective Miniature Pig Owners ask. Part 1: Pigs with other Pets and Buying one or two Pigs

Mental Health Awareness Week/The Role of Therapy Miniature Pigs

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

Every Year Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the importance of good mental health. Find out how our Therapy Trained Miniature Pigs can help.

How to Trim Pigs’ Hooves

by natasha | May 10, 2020 | micro piglets, micro pigs as pets, miniature pig care, miniature piglets, miniature pigs as pets

Did you know that Miniature Pigs’ hooves grow constantly? Learn how to trim your Pet Miniature Pig’s Hooves in this blog. We will show you why, how and when to trim the hooves of your Pet Miniature Pig for the health of your pet.

The Life of a Piglet: From Birth to Weaning. Part 3

by natasha | Apr 30, 2020 | micro piglets, micro pigs as pets, miniature piglets, miniature pigs as pets, the pigfather

Welcome to Part 3 of our Series. We will be discussing the life of a Miniature Piglet at weaning and beyond. Join us on this exciting adventure!

The Life of a Piglet: From Birth to Weaning. Part 2

by natasha | Apr 23, 2020 | micro piglets, miniature piglets, the pigfather

Learn Interesting Miniature Pig Facts. In Part 2 we discuss Miniature Piglet development, Nutrition and sense of smell from 3 -6 weeks of age.

The Life of a Piglet: From Birth to Weaning. Part 1

by natasha | Apr 16, 2020 | micro piglets, miniature piglets, the pigfather

Join our Part 1 of Miniature Pig Educational Series and learn how piglets grow and develop.

micro pigs at Victoria and Albert museum london

Therapy Pigs Visit to Victoria and Albert Museum

In July 2019 we were invited to come to an exciting Friday Late “Pick of The Litter” Programme at Victoria and Albert Museum….

Micro Pig Health and Welfare

The Health and Welfare of our Micro Pigs is of paramount importance to us. Read on to find out how we strive to achieve health and happiness in our animals..