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| Subject | Date Asked |
| constipation | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: Here I am again with another question! My 8 month old (unspayed) female has been constipated for ... A: Get some prune juice and pour it over her pellets. You can also use a syringe or turkey baster and ... | |
| picky eater | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: if i want to try him on new foods he will try it once but only once . i need to know what to do with ... A: My motto is....."never do anything once that you don't plan to continue" with a Pot Bellied Pig! It ... | |
| pot belly pig has a swollen belly | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: I have 6 week old male pot belly pig, I have been feeding him apple, celery, and carrots for the ... A: Your piglet needs a special feed and good instructions for feeding him. It is very easy to over feed ... | |
| Introducing Two PBPs | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: You were so helpful with my last question, I have another one for you. Porkahontas (6 month old ... A: I believe you should wait until Arnold is neutered and has time to heal well. It takes from two ... | |
| Baby pot belly | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: Trying to raise a 1 week old pot belly. Lost his mother. What is the best formula to feed it? ... A: I have found that Similac NeoSure works very well. It was designed for premature babies and has ... | |
| Introducing a new piggy | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I have a female (not spayed) PBP, "Porkahontas", approximately 6 months old. She came to me wild as ... A: It could work out well that your female is the oldest. She may take the younger male under her arm ... | |
| Formula Amount for Mini Pigs | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 week old micro/mini pig that I am feeding a milk replacement formula. How much formula ... A: Why do you have a 4 week old piglet? It needs to be with it's mother for at least two more weeks. ... | |
| sick pot belly | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: My pig eats, but you can see his bone outline real bad. His skin looks very dry and scaly. His vet ... A: I would suggest that you worm you pig. He has the signs of a parasite infestation. You can order ... | |
| Playing games? | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a two year old male mini pig that seems to be turning being bad into a game. He is typically ... A: Pigs are very smart, stubborn and persistent as you already know. As as the water dish goes you ... | |
| Pig food | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old pot belly pig who is about 13 pounds, how much food should i be giving him a ... A: It is very hard to tell you how much to feed your piglet as they are as individual as humans. As far ... | |
| 6 Month old pot belly pig | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old miniature pot belly pig, he is very affectionate and loves being in anyones ... A: When piglets are still with their siblings and mother when they bite they get bit back. You can't ... | |
| weaning and neutering | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: We have 1 5 1/2 month old baby boy{Wilbur}and 4 5 week old baby boys Bert, Baxter, Barney and Bubba. ... A: Piglets are usually ready to wean at 5 to 6 weeks of age. It is very individual depending on their ... | |
| Pot Bellied Pigs | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old female pot bellied pig that was fine until yesterday. She now shows signs of ... A: Your piglet should be on a special feed made for Miniature pigs,,,,,not hog grower. The hog grower ... | |
| 12 day old piglet | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 12 day old little mini pot belly piglet that we brought home on Sunday... She is not ... A: You should take her back to the breeder and leave her with her mother for at least two more weeks. ... | |
| juliani pig | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a mini juliani pig. He licks walls Why does he do that? A: Changes are that your piglet is lacking in nutritional needs. I would recommend that you try ... | |
| mini pbp-3 weeks old | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: We just got our little baby mini pbp last week-we are adjusting fine. Her name is Minnie and she is ... A: Congratulations on your new piglet. She is still a bit young to be away from her mother. Piglets ... | |
| New pigs | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I just recently bought 2 sibling pots. They are 6 weeks old but have been weaned completely before I ... A: Pigs are very her bound animals. AS long as they have each other they don't need you! It will be ... | |
| hungry all the time??? | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: we have recently got a 5 week old pot belly pig and she nudges all the time and i have come to ... A: I hear of this more and more and it upsets me terribly. Your piglet was weaned too young. She was ... | |
| pot bellied pig food | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: i have a 8 month old male pot bellied pig (Romeo)...i was trying to find a list of stuff to mix to ... A: Your piglet needs specific Vits/Mins. Protein and carbs in his feed. If you make it yourself you ... | |
| Dry peeling skin | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old black pot belly and he has been having dry cracking and peeling skin on his ... A: Pigs have a tendency to have very dry skin. Mange mite can also cause more skin problems. I would ... | |
| Need help with our mini pig behavior | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: We have a male mini pig that was born on Feb 20th 2011. The breeder said they tried to neuter him ... A: I doubt the other testicle was removed as there would definitely be a scar. Different Vets use ... | |
| Average Weight | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: We just got our mini pig Saturday; he is doing very well and has settled in nicely.I just wanted to ... A: There is no average weight or height for mini pigs. They now come in all size, shapes and height ... | |
| Pregnant pbelly | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: My pig is approx 6 months old and she's pregnant. I noticed this evening while feeding them, my 2 ... A: Unfortunately if your Pot bellied pig is only 6 months old it is unfortunate that she is pregnant so ... | |
| pot belly piglet | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: i am looking to buy a pot belly piglet. the breeder that i have spoken with has about 30 piglets. i ... A: Breeders should never let a piglet go to their new homes that young. The piglet needs to stay with ... | |
| My sow had to babbies | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: my sow sally had 2 baby's that were dead this morning and not sure if they can come early. My ... A: I have had this happen to several sows of mine. Usually they will have more piglets in a week or ... | |
| training | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a miniature pot bellied pig who is about 5 months old and i have been trying and trying to ... A: Please purchase the Infinity Plus Training Harness/Lease combination. It comes with a link to a ... | |
| aggressive young female pot bellied pig | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: My neighbor has a 6 mo old pbp who has become aggressive. She will run up to a known person jump on ... A: I can't answer that question. I have no way of knowing if she is spayed and will have better ... | |
| aggressive young female pot bellied pig | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: My neighbor has a 6 mo old pbp who has become aggressive. She will run up to a known person jump on ... A: Has your female piglet been spayed? If not she is probably coming into her heat cycle. They will ... | |
| Bacon wont eat!! | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 14 week old male pot belly pig that I got for free from some people. They told me that they ... A: Your piglet needs to be on pig starter chow. Apples sauce has too much sugar and not enough ... | |
| Pig in heat? | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I've only had my pbp for about 2 weeks now, her previous owner said she was a little over a year old ... A: You PBP could be in heat and/or cutting teeth. They will often have a change in personality during ... | |
| Aggresive Pig | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have recently adopted a 2 year old male neutered pot belly pig. I admittedly do not know anything ... A: It could be possible that he is cutting teeth. This can cause them pain and they can become ... | |
| Aggresive Pig | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have recently adopted a 2 year old male neutered pot belly pig. I admittedly do not know anything ... A: Is it possible that the people you adopted him from were not totally truthful with you? I have been ... | |
| Mischievous piggy | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I am the proud owner of a 9 month old neutered potbelly pig named Hoover, whom I've entered into a ... A: First I would like to say that it is very nice of you to donate to a sancuary. Good luck with your ... | |
| Pot belly pig giving birth | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: How many litters of babies can pot belly pig have in a year and should the parents be seperated A: If you keep your sow in good condition it is ok to breed twice per year. I would make the suggestion ... | |
| pot belly pig | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: my 8 m old male pig has very very fry ( alligator skin) leg an hooves area i use lotion and ... A: Has he been wormed with Ivomec? Often they can have parasites and this will affect their skin ... | |
| 4month old royal dandie. | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I Have A four month old female royal dandie. I was just wondering on average what should she weight ... A: The weight of any pig depends on several things. Genetic background, feeding program, environment, ... | |
| weight/height of my pig | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a four month old female potbelly pig. She is the small kind. The person i got her from told ... A: It is difficult to know what a proper weight for your piglet is as they all mature at different ... | |
| aggressive pot belly pig | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a one and a half year old pot belly pig that is real aggressive he has already bit my son and ... A: Aggression can be from several issues. As he already neutered we can eliminate that issue. Often ... | |
| inbred miniature pot bellied pigs | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: Is it OK to inbreed miniature pot bellied pigs. My wife and I are getting an old farm back to ... A: Brothers and sisters should not breed. The genetics are too close and you will very likely have ... | |
| house training and impossable pig | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: i have a 9 month old male pig he is not neutered i don't know if that makes a difference but i am ... A: I have a feeling that he is expecting a reward every time he goes potty whether it be inside or ... | |
| cold weather in Texas | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: How long can my miniature pot bellied pig stay outside in the cold weather? Is 50 degrees to cold ... A: Rule of thumb is...if you were outside in the weather in a tee shirt and shorts and are too hot or ... | |
| my pig Ziva | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Ok my pig at 6 months is peeing everywhere and she is potty trained and i know this for sure. What ... A: Ziva is probably in heat. She is the perfect age for this to happen. If you have her spayed it will ... | |
| HOOVES | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: IS IT TRUE THE WICK GROWS WITH THE HOOVES? MY VET BUTCHERED HER HOOVES NOW ANTIBIOTICS, PAIN MEDS, ... A: That is a tough question to answer. I would nee to see a picture of her to see her weight in ... | |
| neuter pot belly pig | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: My husband found a potbelly that someone abandond on the side of the road in his cage with food set ... A: He i a lucky pig! I think you can still neuter him but your Vet will be the expert when you locate ... | |
| HOOVES | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: IS IT TRUE THE WICK GROWS WITH THE HOOVES? MY VET BUTCHERED HER HOOVES NOW ANTIBIOTICS, PAIN MEDS, ... A: Sorry you are having problems. Her hooves will keep growing her entire life. The best way to keep ... | |
| drinking lots of water and... | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Andrew(pb) is almost 2 years old. Lately he drinks a lot of water, which is great but it is a ... A: Yes...I would think that it would be very likely that you are correct. Please take Andrew to your ... | |
| Pig biting wall | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: My male potbelly, Sammy, is biting the wall. I thought I had broken him and our other pig, Daisy, of ... A: Your piglets nee to be kept in an area where they can't eat your walls. Not only do you want to keep ... | |
| 6 mo old pig screaming every 4 hours | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 mo old neutered PBP who screams about every 4 hours, all hours of the night. When I feed ... A: You will need to start all over with your training. Pigs learn very fast that they can get what they ... | |
| Baby Francis is in pain | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Our baby girl is 1 month old. She was fine up until a week ago. She fall down and screams a lot. ... A: No piglets should be away from their mother at that age. They need to be weaned only after they are ... | |
| piglet | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: my sow gave birth to piglets last tuesday...one survived...how soon can the boar be allowed the ... A: The sow and piglet need privacy from the boar while it is nursing. Depending on the heartiness of ... | |
| piglet shaking alot | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a new little 1 1/2 lb male piglet that we got Friday. He woudn't eat or drink until Sunday ... A: First of all are you sure he is 8 weeks old? He looks much younger than that. By 8 weeks of age ... | |
| royal dandie's | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: ok so i just got a pair of non related "royal dandie pigs obth of the parents were around 20 - 24 ... A: I just want to let readers and yourself know that if you have breeding stock piglets they are ... | |
| behavior on Ben-G | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a Miniature Potbellied Pig named Ben-G, who's turning 6 months today. first i wanted to make ... A: I would definitely get her spayed. Unspayed females can have behavior problems. They will come ... | |
| Showing aggersion signs | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: We have a mini pot belly pig that is 4 months old, and she is now starting to be really aggerasive ... A: I think you will notice a change in her aggression issues after she is spayed. Some females can be ... | |
| problems with my mini pig! | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have looked at numerous sites & read many Q&As on here and none seem to match my problems! my ... A: You are correct about your piglet teething. This can cause them some discomfort and they will act ... | |
| worried about my mini pig princess. | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I have looked at numerous sites & read many Q&As on here and none seem to match my problems! my ... A: You are right....your pig is cutting teeth. This can cause some discomfort and along with this can ... | |
| Feeding questions | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3-1/2 month old female pot belly. She was the runt of the litter weighing only 2lbs at 6 ... A: Barbie looks like she is in goo weight in proportion to her length and height. She looks like he ... | |
| Feeding questions | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3-1/2 month old female pot belly. She was the runt of the litter weighing only 2lbs at 6 ... A: I would need to see a picture of Barbie and also need to know all of the ingredients in the feed you ... | |
| housing boars together | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: Just wondering can you house two full boars together from the same litter or would they fight?Thanks A: If the boars are litter mates and have been together since bithh they will get alone just fine. If ... | |
| Sall itching and so am I | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I got Sally, a very cute and fun Pot Bellied Pig for mother's day this year. She scratches herself ... A: I would be almost positive that Sally has mites. They can be transmitted to humans. Sally can be ... | |
| New Piglet at Home | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm only learning about baby piglets - I just brought one home at 7 weeks old and I've had her home ... A: There is no certain age for this to happen as they are all very much individuals. When you get the ... | |
| New Piglet at Home | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm only learning about baby piglets - I just brought one home at 7 weeks old and I've had her home ... A: This is pretty normal for many piglets. Go to the royaldandie.com web site and purchase the Infinity ... | |
| I'm Sorry!! | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I received an e-mail in reply to a question I sent. It said you had answered it once for me already. ... A: I am sorry too!!! Evidently the answer I sent didn't get posted or sent to you. Computers can make ... | |
| RESCUE PIG | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: YESTERDAY WE RESCUED A POT BELLY PIG FROM AN OLDER LADY (71 WITH A PACE MAKER) THAT CAN NO LONGER ... A: The best feed to feed her is Infinity Plus. It is wonderful for keeping your pig at the proper ... | |
| Frightened miniature pot-bellied pig. | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I bought an 8 week old miniature pot bellied pig yesterday, and he seems to be afraid of everything. ... A: Infinity Plus has an excellent training aid that is specifically for this purpose. It come with a ... | |
| pot belly pigs age | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: how old are they when teeth start coming in? A: Piglets are born with teeth. They will have several set of teeth come in over there their first ... | |
| angry piglet | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a male mini pbp that's approx 3-4 months old. He is neutered, his name is Chester. He was ... A: I have seen this problem over and over again. When a piglet is weaned too young it misses out on the ... | |
| peeing in my house | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I just adopted a 1 1/2 year old mini pot belly and was told she was completely house trained which I ... A: Often changing their routine can cause lapses in their potty habits. You should not give her run of ... | |
| Piglet feet | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I just saw that you have to trim pigs hooves I didn't know that. Could you tell me why I have to do ... A: Piglets only need their hoof trimmed when they are too long. If you walk your piglet on cement or ... | |
| Royal Dandie Extreme adoption | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I've been wanting to adopt a royal dandie extreme from you for a while now. And I resently found ... A: First of all this is all news to me. As all of our customers purchase their feed from us we stay in ... | |
| pot bellied pig | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: CAN I FEED MY 7WEEK OLD BABYBOY POTBELLY PIG GUINEA PIGM FOOD? A: Guinea Pig feed would not be good good for your piglet. He or she will need a very strict diet of ... | |
| pot belly pig skin problems | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a pot belly pig that is 11 months old and this is the second time I've had to treat him for ... A: Pigs need to be wormed eery three or four months. They need to be treated with Ivomec. I treat them ... | |
| PBP BABY WONT EAT | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: WE JUST GOT A 3 1/2 WEEK OLD PBP AND THE OWNER THOUGHT IT HAD WEANED ITSELF FROM THE MOTHER AND WAS ... A: The piglet needs to be kept hydrated for sure. He will need Pedialite and some Neosure baby formula ... | |
| piggy likes to root us! | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: we have a darling little threee month old miniture pot belly called miss piggy, we live in australia ... A: What a cute little piglet she is! I have found that many times the reason for piglets rooting on ... | |
| male penis | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Our pot-bellied pig's penis won't retract completely. It hangs out a couple of inches, we have been ... A: This is a common issue with male piglets. Depending on his age. They have a tendency to get a bit ... | |
| Orphaned Wild Pig | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I have an orphaned wild pig that I have been raising for the past two weeks. She was only a few days ... A: What a lucky little piglet that you found her! I think that the problem is that if she were with her ... | |
| Dry Skin | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if it's alright for me to use regular old Canola oil on my potbelly pigs skin? He is ... A: Most Pigs have a tendency toward dry skin. The best way to make their skin more supple is from the ... | |
| Pigs & Dogs | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Hey i am looking into getting a miniature pot bellied pig and my girlfriend has a lovely dog. Her ... A: If you introduce the pig at a young age they should get along very well. Just take your time and let ... | |
| accidents | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: My 7 month old pig has been having accidents again. We let him out in the morning and in the early ... A: Pigs need discipline too! You can use a loud voice, stomp your feet or even give them a little swat ... | |
| bonding and training pot belly piglet | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: he is 5 weeks and altered.i just want to know more about how to go about bonding with my pig, I have ... A: The best way to build confidence and trust with your piglet is to purchase the Infinity Plus ... | |
| Pot Bellied Pigs | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 week old pot bellied pig that has been potty trained. One week after bringing him home ... A: No 8 week old pot bellied pig is totally potty trained. It can take up to a year to get the job ... | |
| bathing | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: when i first got my pot belly pig the person i got her from sayed i had to bath her it oatmeal is ... A: I don't know who told you to bath your piglet in oatmeal but they should have explained it better to ... | |
| Frothing at the mouth,excessive drinking of water | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old female pot bellied pig. I think my Louise has a problem but not sure. She ... A: This is very common. Pigs need lots of water to help digest their food. The foaming at the mouth is ... | |
| re: potbelly pig behaviour | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My spouse and I have a spayed female potbelly, almost 2 years old. Little Clover. We got her at 6 ... A: In my opinion if you got your piglet at 6 weeks of age she was weaned too young. It is very ... | |
| Vet Care | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: We just got a mini pot belly pig and can't seem to find a vet for him. Do you know of any around the ... A: If you will call any local vet they should be able to put you in touch with an appropriate vet for ... | |
| teacup pig | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: How did you create this breed? I am interested in buying one but I was told they are inbred. I was ... A: We are very careful not to inbreed our Royal Dandie pigs. I am constantly bring in new genetics to ... | |
| 9 week old piglet | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: We purchased a pot bellied pig two weeks ago and he has been having some behavioral issues. When we ... A: I have found that the feed your are feeding him can cause behavioral problems as it gives the ... | |
| Dry Skin | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a pbp that is 10 years old. She has always had this dry flaking skin. I use a special shampoo ... A: The dry skin is common in PBPs. You need to start with a good supplement that can work from the ... | |
| Overweight pot bellied pig | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: We just aided our local animal control in rescuing a pot bellied pig from a residential yard. The ... A: Actually letting her graze on grass is not the thing to do. Grass can be very high in protein and ... | |
| Behavior | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: We had her about 3 months now. she has always been loving to me. She'd follow all over the place. ... A: Pigs are like humans. There is probably some jealously going on as your female was used to getting ... | |
| Pig Training, Help! | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have two male pot bellied pigs approx. 5 months old and I have a few questions I'm hoping you can ... A: First of all I am assuming that both your male piglets are Neutered. My piglets are all started in ... | |
| one pig or two | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: We have just adopted a 7 month old PBP, she's lovely, we can also have have the brother from another ... A: It can be hard for older pigs to accept sharing attention and other things. It's usually better to ... | |
| adoption | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: Do you sell your pigs? If so, what do you charge? How well does a piglet ship? What is the average ... A: Well...to answer your question about buying piglets in pairs is absolutely not true! Someone in ... | |
| water dish | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I have tried all sorts of indoor water dishes for my Penelopig...standard type dog dishes, heavy ... A: I thought I had answered this question for you but I guess it didn't go through for some reason. To ... | |
| Feeding | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted to make sure I am feeding my little guy the right amount and right things. In the ... A: Pierre looks very hearty for 10 months old. I think your feeding program is just fine for now. As he ... | |
| Feeding | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted to make sure I am feeding my little guy the right amount and right things. In the ... A: It is difficult to judge what you should feed your piglet as I would need to know his age, weight ... | |
| how long before my pig becomes friendly | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I just bought my pot belly pig, she is about 5 months old, how long does it actually take before I ... A: Piglets can be very hard to approach at first. Here is what to do. Go to royaldandie.com and then ... | |
| mating and pragnancy | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: "hi mam.. my female saw has just given birth to new piglets 3 days ago, n surprisingly just after 3 ... A: It is best if you have a choice to wait to breed her back until the piglets are weaned and she has a ... | |
| mating and pragnancy | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: "hi mam.. my female saw has just given birth to new piglets 3 days ago, n surprisingly just after 3 ... A: Most female animals will come back into heat after giving birth. This usually happens 3 to 5 days ... | |
| pot bellied piglet | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a pot bellied pig...shes around 7-8 weeks old. She's what you could call ... A: The best training method when you first get your new piglet is the Infinity Plus Harness/Leash and ... | |
| Caring for her skin | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: We have had Maggie about a week now, she is adapting well. My question is two fold, one regarding ... A: First of all how you should feed your piglet depends on it's age. If I know her age I can give you ... | |
| First pig | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: We just got our first pet pig and are really happy to have him his name is bacon (lol) and he is ... A: First of all is you piglet neutered? That is a must with a male piglet. Pot bellied pigs have ... | |
| Behavior | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 mnth old miniature potbelly, Andrew. My son came home from graduate school to visit , and ... A: It sounds like your PBP is jealous of your son. I have never heard of one being that protective and ... | |
| my potbelly pepper | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old potbellied pig which i adore. However, she is waking us up every night between ... A: I would suggest that you put her yard pen in an are in the house that it can either be fastened to ... | |
| Toys for potbellied pigs | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Our Pot Bellied pig Rambo is approaching 1 year old. What are some good toys for his age? A: Your pig can have any toy that is appropriate for a dog of the same size. I don't recommend the busy ... | |
| baby potbellies | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 potbelly piglets that i have had to feed from day 1. They were born on June 7th. They were ... A: For the constipation try a little prune juice mixed in with cereal. When mixing the cereal use ... | |
| Royal Dandies | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have become interested in the Royal Dandies, because I have always wanted a pig, but not a large ... A: As Dandies come in all shapes and sizes (some are short and round and others have longer legs)I ... | |
| Mange Mites and Feeding | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 month old inside pot belly pig ... lately we noticed that she has had hair loss, severe ... A: The best way to get rid on mange mites is to use Ivomec wormer. You can get it from a Vet. He will ... | |
| URGENT runt pot belly pig 4 days old | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: runt of litter she five days old I'm feeding her goat milk and she is getting diarrhea . I heard ... A: I would need to talk to you over the phone. I will say that what you have described is not good ... | |
| help with my potbelly pig | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 1/2 month old male pot-belly pig. He is getting to the point that he wants to hump ... A: Male piglets should be neutered as soon as their testicles drop. This can be from one to two weeks ... | |
| pot belly pig | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I just got a Pot Belly Pig and she itches herself raw and now I am itching. What does that mean ... A: The itching and bumps on you mean the she has mites and has given them to you. You will both need to ... | |
| arthritis in an aging rescue pig | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I resuced an overweight inactive pot belly pig from a home a few months ago. she already had ... A: As you work for a Vet office I would suggest you have your Vet suggest what kind of pain killer will ... | |
| training and petting | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I just adopted a 13 week old mini pot belly pig. His name is Sill, about 4 or 5 lbs. We put pine ... A: I use pine pellets in all of my litter boxes. Is that what he was used to before you got him? It is ... | |
| Our new piggy | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: We just got a new mini pot bellied pig. He is about 3 months old and is six or seven pounds. He ... A: It is impossible to tell you the normal size your piglet should be at three months old as i would ... | |
| pregnancy confirmation | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have had my female pot-bellied pig bred twenty-one days ago. Presently she is trying, once again, ... A: Then only way to really know if your female is pregnant at this early age would be to take her to ... | |
| breeding | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: is there any harm to keep two potbellied pragnent pig together.......... A: If the sows are getting along it is fine. I would recommend that when they are close to giving ... | |
| Dry Skin | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My 6 month old pbp has developed dry skin on his back. I wanted to know should I put baby oil on ... A: Pot Bellied Pigs have a tendency to have dry skin. The first thing you should do is treat your pig ... | |
| pot bellied pig teeth growth and loss | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: We have rescued a female pot bellied pig a couple months ago. We were told that she will be a year ... A: Pot Bellied Pigs will loose their teeth several times in the first years and a half. This is ... | |
| Training Questions | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: Couple questions about my 8 week old .. I'm having a hard time getting little piggy to go to the ... A: First of all you should put plastic down over your carpet so when he does have an accident it won't ... | |
| feeding | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: "i have pot bellied pig..............what should i feed to the pig to grow as fast as possible(other ... A: First of all you don't want your Pot Bellied Pig to grow fast. If you feed it correctly it will ... | |
| my pig is bored | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: My pig only wants to eat.he will play with toys only for little bit.is there a toy they like? or ... A: Piglets are like children....they mature at different rates and times. I always tell my clients not ... | |
| my pig is bored | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: My pig only wants to eat.he will play with toys only for little bit.is there a toy they like? or ... A: Pigs are very intelligent and need lots of stimulus! He would probably like another animal to play ... | |
| 4 week old pot-bellied pig with fever | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: After reading some of your previous Q&A's I think one of our 6 piglets may have pneumonia. I didn't ... A: As I am not a Vet so I can only advise you that if your piglet is sick you really need to find a ... | |
| teeth grinding, biting | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: hey, just got a couple questions for you. i have a 8 week old potbelly pig and she has been ... A: Yes, she should have two vaccinations and then a booster every year. Just don't over do it and make ... | |
| teeth grinding, biting | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: hey, just got a couple questions for you. i have a 8 week old potbelly pig and she has been ... A: You piglet is cutting teeth and that is why she is grinding her teeth. She will get several sets of ... | |
| want a mini pig | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: i've been wanting a miniature pot bellied pig for longer than i can say! i have a miniature farm in ... A: If a 150 to 250 pound pig is not in your plans I suggest you save up and get a Royal Dandie. You ... | |
| potty training | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 week old pbp and have had him a week. We have the litter box with the pine in it. He ... A: You are absolutely correct! Too much freedom too soon. He should spend more time in a small area and ... | |
| pot belly pig getting HUGE! | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Ok I got a piglet about 3weeks ago. He was about 5 months or so. He was a healthy wieght. The first ... A: The picture you sent of Harley shows him in normal weight for a Pot Bellied Pig. Depending on the ... | |
| peeing in crate | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently asked you about my 5 month old Penelopig peeing and pooping on command outside, but going ... A: I think that Penelopig is probably punishing you for putting her in her crate. For my house pigs I ... | |
| Dry Skin | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: my 2 piggies have very dry skin, ive tried lotions and none seem to work, someone told me fish oil? ... A: First....make sure the pigs don't have any mites that might be making them dry and itchy. They may ... | |
| Pig and Dog | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 Bernese mountain dog puppies(about 6 months old) and I have a pot-bellied pig named Missy. ... A: My experience with pigs getting alone with dogs has always been positive. I also believe that ... | |
| pig and itching and scratching | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: She was precious when we first received her but quickly after we all began itching! It's horrible. ... A: You need to purchase Ivomec .27% for your piglet. You can purchase it at Jeffers online. You need to ... | |
| Weight, hooves | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions for you. I currently own 2 pot belly pigs. My female will be 2 years old ... A: I recommend that you take your pigs off of what you are feeding them and purchase Dandie Adult Chow. ... | |
| pooping | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: i just got an 8 week old pig. I got the pig wednesday night, and shortly after that she pooped 4 ... A: At 8 weeks of age your piglet should have several BM's everyday. There are several reasons why she ... | |
| litter training | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: im pig sitting for a friend, he just got his pig yesterday but has to go out of town for a week. ... A: The piglet will need to be confined to a small area at this age. I don't know how large your crate ... | |
| 10 days old...Am I doing it right? | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: we recently got a 10 day old pot belly piglet form our local flea market. The owner said that he had ... A: I can't tell you exactly how many times a day she should go potty but she should be peeing often. ... | |
| 10 days old...Am I doing it right? | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: we recently got a 10 day old pot belly piglet form our local flea market. The owner said that he had ... A: Well...I will start off by saying that a ten day old piglet is much too young to wean from it ... | |
| miniture pigs | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: i wonder how big those miniature pigs get? im trying to do a research but lack of information stops ... A: Royal Dandies are the smallest breed of miniature pigs in the US. The information that you find on ... | |
| 5 week old piggy vomiting | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: 4 days ago we rescued a 5 wk old piglet. We were told she had been bottle fed, as her mom wouldnt ... A: Many piglets are eating pig pellets by this age. Try feeding here her less at one feeding and make ... | |
| Feeding | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: My piggy is 6 weeks old and he is weaned from the mother, but I was wondering if it's okay to give ... A: First of all....whoever sold the piglet to you should not have done so without making sure you had ... | |
| 3 month old eats a lot | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old female pot belly pig and she seems to eat a lot. I feed her twice a day and ... A: All Pot Bellied Pigs love to eat and yes....they have a big stomach...that is why they are called ... | |
| Potbelly Pig | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I live in the city and don't have any farms in my area. I want to know what I can feed my pig that's ... A: As far as feed goes the best feed for them that will help keep the weight off is Infinity Plus. You ... | |
| Pot Belly pig | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: Can pot belly pigs and cats live in the same house? A: Pot Bellied pigs are usually very compatible with other animals. It is best to get a piglet (8 to ... | |
| urinating/marking | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: We have two male pot bellied pigs. They both were neutered at 12 weeks old. The one pb had a ... A: Your Vet is correct...it can take a while for all the changes to take place after the piglet is ... | |
| Potty Training | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have had a three week old pig for about a week now (so she is 4 weeks) I CANNOT get her to go to ... A: First of all your piglet should still be with it's mother. The youngest they should be weaned is 6 ... | |
| Pot belly pig | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: good morning. We have two potbelly pigs. Both males. One nuetered and one scheduled to be nuetered ... A: If you will use a litter box in their pen they will use it. Make it large enough for them to easily ... | |
| training | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: We have a 3 month old piglet and we started training with a litter box then gradually went to ... A: You should start all over with the litterbox. Piglets are very immature at three month of age. ... | |
| Putting on a harness | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a question for a friend of mine. She has a six month old pot-bellied pig. She loves him and ... A: this is a very hard question to answer with an e-mail. I suggest instead of fighting a harness and ... | |
| train my pig | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchased a miniature pot belly pig after hearing how easy they are to litter train but ... A: The biggest mistake that most new pig owners do is to let there piglet have to much freedom too ... | |
| miniture royal dandys | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I am very interested in a miniature pig. I would like to find a reputable breeder on the west ... A: Check out the Royal Dandies. Go to royaldandie.com. They are the smallest pet pigs I know of. Patty ... | |
| my pig | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I recently got a pot bellied pig. She is very sweet most of the time. She is very stubborn and has ... A: > Thank you for adding that information for me. > First of all this is a very common problem. ... | |
| Leash training help | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old pot belly pig names Maggie. I can get the harness on her and the leash. She will ... A: I highly recommend the Infinity Plus Training Harness/Leash Combination. It comes with a DVD to ... | |
| when to take my pbp off the bottle | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: She is 9 weeks old and is eating pellets, but LOVES her bottle. I took her off of the morning ... A: I would love to see a picture of your piglet You can send it to patty012001@yahoo.com My piglets ... | |
| mini pig | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I am interested in buying a mini pig (40 - 50 pounds fully grown). Sites like this one sell them: ... A: I am glad you have decided to adopt a pig for a pet. If small size is important to you I would ... | |
| Outside pigs | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I may be getting a pot bellied pig but i will have to keep him outside. I don't know much about pigs ... A: Could you tell me the age and size of the pig you are going to get? I can tell you better how to ... | |
| feeding an orphan | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 day old orphaned miniature pig and have had many and varied recommendations as to what to ... A: You have a tuff job ahead of you! First I need to tell you that piglets unlike puppies and kittens ... | |
| pregnant petunia | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a pregnant female that I cant remember when she got this way, it was either late July or ... A: After your sow was bred she will have her piglets in 114 days. If she is getting close she should ... | |
| pot bellied pig treats | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: we have a pot bellied pig(indoor kept) and dog.They get along ok but our pig sue tries to take our ... A: The dog toys should be fine for your pig. They can play with anything that is safe for your dog. ... | |
| new adoption - adult pig | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I just adopted a potbelly from the SPCA. I was told she was 80 lbs, but I have lifted her - she is ... A: I will try to address the issues you have in order. From the picture I saw she looks to be in the ... | |
| POT BELLY PIG FOOD | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I live in mexico city and have two pot bely pigs ( females). I had them for the first 4 months ... A: You have the same problem that a lot of Pot Bellied Pig owners have. The preprepared PBP feeds are ... | |
| pot belly pig | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: when can i wean my baby pigs? they were born on Sunday the 14 07 ANSWER: Hello, I have a few ... A: The piglets should be 5 to 6 weeks old before they are weaned and that is only if they are eating ... | |
| pot belly pig | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: when can i wean my baby pigs? they were born on Sunday the 14 07 A: I have a few questions for you before I recommend when to wean the piglets. How many piglets are in ... | |
| Pot Bellied Pigs | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: i'm think about getting a Pot Bellied Pig for Xmas, and I was wondering if he/she should be kept ... A: In answer to your question.... Regular Pot Bellied Pigs can be from 90 to 250 lbs. That would be ... | |
| Potbelly pig | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: My pig just had babies and i don't know what to do. She is just 10 months old!! what do i do?? ... A: It sounds like the momma is feeding the babies? If this is the case make sure the sow and piglets ... | |
| exporting to Australia. | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I have wanted a miniature pig for seven years now but knowing that they live so long I have wanted ... A: First of all I am sorry that I can only ship within the US. There are usually long quarantines for ... | |
| Winter | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I've just gotten two pigs (brother/sister) from a rescue. I have an appointment to get them ... A: Your new piglets will need a nice cozy place to live. The rule of thumb is that if you are cold the ... | |
| my piggy tuna | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: our piggy petunia is about a year old and i took her in when co-worker drove her to work one day and ... A: Any pig needs outside time and exercise. As you live on the second floor and her leg is bad it is ... | |
| late delivery of piglets | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: We have two sows pregnant, both we believe conceived the same day. One sow has had 7 piglets (2nd ... A: I want to start off by saying that I am not a Veterinarian. I can only give you an answer based on ... | |
| Training and others | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: My family and I are thinking about getting a dandie pig and are wondering about training to go to ... A: Royal Dandie Piglets are all started in a litter box from the time they are born. After you bring ... | |
| Adopting An Older Pig | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me the pros and cons on adopting an older pig? I am interested in a 12-year old. I also ... A: You have an interesting question! I think that adopting an older pig can be done but it could be ... | |
| Humping Piggy | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I just got a 4 1/2 month old 40 pound, Pot Bellied Pig named Twizzler, two days ago. The first few ... A: Well...it sounds like Twizzer is being sexually aggressive and yes....he should be neutered. Most ... | |
Pot Bellied Pigs
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Patricia Morrisroe
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Expertise
I have bred Royal Dandie Miniature Pigs for over 20 years. I can answer any questions about care, feeding, training, personalities, differences from other Miniature pet pigs, how to litter box train, leash training, bathing, What supplements they need, how to house them.
Experience
I am the only breeder in the world. I created this breed of miniature pig over the last 21 years. I have been answering questions everyday for 21 years.
Education/Credentials
Founded the Crabbet Arabian Assoc of Oregon, Had my USDA license,
Experience with feeding formulas, product development, 21 years of studies in pig genetics.
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