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If you have a pet pig, you're already fighting the stereotype that they're nasty, dirty animals, you don't want to have one pooping and peeing in the house. If you're going to have a pet pot belly pig in the house, you're going to want to house train it.

When house training a pet pig, you want to create a schedule. In a way, it'll be like house training a dog. Feed and walk the pig on a regular basis. You'll want to take the pet pig out every 2 hours; while you're outside you can give the pet a 'potty word' like 'Go Potty.' This will help teach the pig what you want him to do. It's best to use the term just before and while the pig is going to the bathroom.

It's best to walk the pig on the leash until he gets the hang of what he's supposed to do while outside.

Use treat rewards when the pig goes to the bathroom outside. Use positive reinforcements. Be firm. Be consistent. Be patient.

If you've ever potty trained a dog, you can potty train a pet pig. Pigs are very intelligent animals.

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Posted By: Whitney - Category: Pot Bellied Pigs

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Pictures of Baby Miniature Pigs

November 23rd 2009 17:59

There aren't many people who have pet pigs, especially in comparison to having pet dogs or cats, but you know what? That doesn't mean they aren't just as cute. Piglets are very cute babies, even though as pets they are a lot of work. As pets, they're not like dogs; pigs are very intelligent and can get into a lot of mischief.

Check out these cute pigs.

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Posted By: Whitney - Category: Pot Bellied Pigs, Pictures

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Life Span, Weight, and Size of Pot Belly Pigs

December 15th 2008 10:25

Many people see the ad in the paper for pot belly pigs, and think it'd be a fun idea to get one from the guy in town just because he's there and it'd be cool and different. Well, did you think about the full growth size of a pot belly pig? Do you know anything about how long they life or how big they get?

Ok, well here's the breakdown...

Potbelly pigs weigh anywhere from 100 to 250 pounds without being considered overweight, and don't believe anyone who tells you that if you don't feed the pig it won't grow to be very big... That is called animal cruelty... So don't do it...

You will find that for the most part pot bell pigs will typically average 120 to 150 pounds, but that doesn't mean much, as just where people have different weights and sizes, pigs are the same. I mean the KuneKune is considered a pot belly pig, as well, and even a miniature pig, but they average at 400 pounds.

They are typically anywhere from 16 to 26 inches tall at their shoulders, which isn't very tall in comparison to how much they can typically weigh. So, don't worry if your potbelly pig looks a little plump. Just make sure that you can't see any ribs, hips, or other bones, and you should be fine; unless of course it looks like your pit has swallowed a melon, meaning he's probably overweight.

The average lifespan of a pot belly pig is going to be anywhere from 12 to 15 years, although some people think that the average life span is around 12 to 20 years. So un reality, the exact lifespan of a pot belly pig isn't 100% known, but you can probably estimate around 10 years, meaning it really is a commitment to care for a pet pot belly pig.

You will find though that depending on the type of pot belly pig you decide to get, the life spane may be shorter. For example, the so-called Teacup or Micro Mini pig may have a life span of just 5 years, as their bodies are small but their organs are still regular sized.

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Posted By: Whitney - Category: Pot Bellied Pigs

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Pot Belly Pig Diet

December 14th 2008 11:09

Ok, I know it's hard to believe by pigs just love to eat. [Hopefully you got the sarcasm.] But anyway, what your pot belly pig eats is going to be just as important as what you feed yourself. You really are what you eat, and you can't just go under the assumption that "It's a pig, it'll eat whatever I give him."

You want to make sure that you provide your pot belly pig with proper nutrion, starting with a good pig chow. The top pig chow brands are going to be Heartland and Peak Performance, Mazuri, and Manna Pro. They are designed specifically for pot belly pigs, and should be the staple diet that you provide your pig, as the pig chow will be packed with the essentials that your pig needs.

Pigs are omnivores, and they cannot make their own proteins, which means that you need to provide it for them. This is why the pig chow is so important, as the proteins are added to make life easier when caring for and feeding your pet pig.

You don't want to feed your pig dog or cat food, because those diets are made specifically with dogs or cats in mind. You pot belly pig isn't going to get all the nutrients that he needs. You can feed dog food to your pig in an emergency, but don't make it a long period of time, as dog food will typically have protein levels that are too high for your pig.

You want to make sure that your pig's diet is comprised of about 12% to 14% of proteins and as little fatty elements as possible.

You want to feed your pot belly pig at least twice a day, letting piglets free feed as much as they want. The typically feeding regime is about 2 cups of pig chow from the age of 3 months to 1 year old, and after 1 year decrease the amount slightly, depending on your pig's metabolism and activity level.

Some people will actually let their pig free feed throughout the day, which means you should just cut the overall amount down. Same for different seasons of the year; for example, during winter you may want to increase the amount of food and during summer decrease it.

Avoid feeding your pig people food, as they are typically very high in fats; also avoid chocolate.

You want to limit the about if fruits, corn, potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and spinach, that you give your pig. Fruits are high in calories; corn is high in sugars; potatoes, yams, and sweet potatoes are starchy and high in calories; tomatoes are high in acid; and spinach is high in sodium.

You do want to make sure to give your pig a children's complete multivitamin once a day to help with your pig's overall health and appearance.

As for treats, Cheerios, bite sized shredded wheat, plain-unbuttered-unsalted popcorn, grapes, and small pieces of cheese, make good treats. You can also give your pig potbelly pig treats that are specifically made for pot belly pigs.