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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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