Pigs

[puppyluv2004]

LoL...Ok the thought of having a pet pig has crossed my mind more than once. I definitely will not be getting one for a long time. Has anyone else ever considered this or am I just odd like that?

 

[shepluvr]

I have never thought of actually owning one, but I have been involved with finding placements for some. There are many rescue groups for pigs because many people get them without bothering to do research first. If you are considering this in the future, research, research, research....and then go through a rescue.

 

[TheWonderPuppies]

My Aunt used to own a pot bellied pig that was houstrained she had it for a long time i dont know if it died of old age or if she gave it away though.....

 

[puppyluv2004]

Oh I will definitely research my butt off (that's why I wont be getting one for so long). Do you happen to know if these rescues are in special shelters only for pigs?

 

[sparks19]

I would also like to get a pig some day I just love pigs but not until we have our farm.

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

I would love to own a pig someday, but only when I'm perfectly ready for them. They're so cute.

 

[shepluvr]

Pigs end up in shelters, but they usually transfer them to a rescue group. here in nc there is a group called pig pals. I know there are others around. Try looking on the internet for pig rescue or farm animal rescue in or near your area,

 

[PixieSticksandTricks]

We had a POt Bellied house trained pig named Frank. But during the divorce Frank went to live with my uncle. He is still a house pig and still spoiled rotten. If you know what your dealing with they make great pets.

 

[TheWonderPuppies]

remeber when you want one petfinder is your friend

 

[puppyluv2004]

LoL you should be a spokesperson for them ...I will definitely keep that in mind, though. Thanks a ton!

 

[milo]

aww wow i would love to own a pig lol! aww so big hehe!!

 

[LeoAussie :)]

I have a nice Guiena Pig. He's a pal.

 

[PB632]

i used to have a pig called percy, he was big, smelly fat, greedy, aggressive and very amusing! I really loved him but a friend of mine seemed to love him more than me so we decided to swap him for her two lovely little pygmy goats! Geta goat they great they eat everything, and are really funny!

 

[filarotten]

When my son was 11 he was in 4 h. He had a yorkshire pig. When he first got porkchop, I was scared of him, but as i got used to him, he became moms boy. He was amazingly smart. He would lay with the dogs in the front yard and they would all do the little flea thing. It was so cute, he thought he was a dog. I had a rose garden, he wasn't allowed to eat them, but he loved to sniff them. when I would come home from work he would run down the driveway and meet me, yelling maaaama, maaaama. It was so cute. He loved his baths and his swimming pool. He got out of our yard one day and went to the neighbors house. Their dryer had broken so her mother-in-law who was visiting had her clothes hanging out to dry. I heard squealing, and this woman cussing and yelling in spanish, Porkchop had her clothes and was pulling them up and down. She was standing there with the broom. I had to laugh, then go get him. He was great at blackberry hunting, he could find the biggest berries. I miss him. One day when Brutus gets a little older I will get another yorkshire.

 

[Cleverk9]

What breed of pigs were you considering getting?

If you do decide to get a pig or a couple and are new too them then i'd definately recommend Kune Kune Pigs for starters, they are great pigs and excellent temperments although the females can be a little more moody than the males.

Here's a website providing good information and pictures on the Kune Kune Piggies: http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/kunekune/index.htm

 

[yoko]

i know quite a few people who have had pigs and they were all really cool pets!!! i've never personally owned one but i have thought about it

 

[mrose_s]

i defineltley want a pig one day. its on my list along with
horse
pony
donkey
cow/steer
goat
chicken
etc
lol