Outdoor Time and Enrichment
Outdoor Time & Enrichment Mini pigs do best with daily time spent outdoors. Outdoor excursions allow them to be a pig! Spending … Read more
Educational
Rooting & Nudging Behaviors in Mini Pigs
Rooting & Nudging Rooting is a natural behavior for pigs where the pig uses his snout to push or nudge into something … Read more
Spoiled Pig Syndrome (SPS) in Mini Pigs
Spoiled Pig Syndrome (SPS) Spoiled Pig Syndrome refers to the behavioral problems of a pet pig that does not respect his humans. … Read more
Introducing Piglet to Pets & Older Pigs
Introducing Piglet to Other Pets When introducing a new piglet to other house pets, start slowly and watch for body language. … Read more
Teeth Grinding, Why Mini Pigs Grind
Grinding Teeth Pigs grind their teeth for a variety of reasons. To determine why your pig is grinding you’ll want to pay … Read more
Hold the Water! Mini Pig Excessive Urination
Excessive Water Consumption Written by Dr. Cathy Zolicani Diabetes Insipidus is fairly common in pigs. It can be caused for 3 possible … Read more
Blowing Coat – Mini Pig Shedding FAQ
Mini Pig Shedding Blowing Coat Who says pig’s don’t shed?? Mini pigs don’t shed regularly like dogs or cats, but they do have … Read more
Mini Pig Communications and Behaviors
Mini Pig Communications What Is Your Mini Pig Telling You? Pigs have complex social structures and communication. To communicate with each other, … Read more
Mini Pig Tusks – To Remove or Not To Remove?
Mini Pig Tusk Facts By: Stacey Davenport of Pig Pen Hill Mini Pigs To Remove or Not to Remove? This is a … Read more
When Forever Isn’t Forever….Why do mini pigs lose their homes?
When Forever Isn’t Forever Why do mini pigs lose their homes? Help us collect and examine the facts! Rescues and sanctuaries are full. … Read more