AboutPriscilla Valentine Expertise Behavior, health, aggression issues our specialty , litterbox or house training problems, finding a healthy baby pigs to buy, finding a book on potbellies,
Aggression and biting, overweight problems, medical problems, history of the breed, hoof and tusk trimming, parasite control, zoning, proper diet, veterinarians in your area, socializing babies, proper
housing, training tricks and obedience, proper behavior, birthing, training tricks.
Experience We are professional trainers/breeders and have had house pigs for over a decade, we also wrote "Potbellied Pig Training and Behavior" book. We do most of our vetting and specialize in consultation. We are Valentines Performing Pigs.
Former Board of Directors of NCOPP (2 terms)Publications we have written for include PPRSI , Potbellied Pig Journal, NAPPA, NCOPP, SCAMPP, National Geographic, Exotic Animal Magazine. Education/Credentials include a BA in English and Psychology at Central WA University
Awards and Honors, World Pig Trick Champion (NCOPP)
World Pig Obedience Champion (NCOPP)
4 Permanent Potbellied Pig Champions (NAPPA and NCOPP)
Question How can I tell if my male potbelly has been nuetered? He is riding my female and I am pretty sure they are actuly breeding. I have had full sized pigs in the past and it is not diffacult to tell on a full sized pig. But I am not sure on this little pig he is about a year old.
Thanks
Clay
Answer A neutered pb male never rides a female.
They naturally have small, flat testicles, so we judge by their behavior rather than the testicles.
Expect babies in 114 days if she is in heat.
Otherwise, separate them.
Unfortunately, potbellied pigs are no longer the popular pets they used to be, because of their size, or breeders misleading people about their size...they can be difficult to place.
You might want to start preparing for placing them ASAP if she does not come into heat in 21 days.
We suggest spaying and neutering.
Good luck,
Priscilla
