Otherwise known as teacup or Juliana pigs, these little four-legged pets are not only roaming farms but living in homes now, too.
You've probably seen the super cute videos of tiny piglets cuddling with puppies or drinking from equally tiny bottles. But do teacup pigs stay that small forever? And do they make good pets? While there's no denying that these tiny piggies are adorable, unfortunately, many myths and misconceptions surround so-called "teacup" pigs that can seriously hurt their health and happiness. Adding a "teacup" pig to your family can have serious consequences—for both the pig and your family—so it's important to do all of your research before contacting a breeder.
Read on to learn more about "teacup" pigs, and why they might not be the right pet for you. Nope, "teacup" is not a breed of pig, and it's not quite a nickname for a new breed either. Rather, "teacup" is a label that breeders give regular potbellied pigs that have been malnourished to stunt their growth or are falsely advertised as miniature.
Pet potbellied pigs are indeed generally smaller than the standard farm pig. They can weigh between and pounds, while farm pigs run about 1, pounds. But that's far from the 10 to pound "teacup" claim many breeders make. Even the smallest pot-bellied pig will weigh between 60 and 80 pounds.
They may be considered underweight depending on the pig's stature, activity levels, and the environment. It's tough to hear, but many "teacup" breeders use cruel methods to keep their pigs small or stunt their growth. Two of the most common techniques are:. If a "teacup" breeder shows you your potential piggy's parents, he or she is probably just showing you potbellied piglets.
Pigs can breed as young as three months old. Because of this, parents to piglets are oftentimes piglets themselves—meaning you can't determine how big your "teacup" pig will be based on the size and appearance of his or her parents. Yes, our mini pigs come potty trained. However, you can read more about supplies you will need to instill that behavior in your new home here. Will a mini pig walk on a leash?
Yes, you can use a harness on a mini pig and teach him or her to walk on the leash. It takes time and patience, but can absolutely be done! Are mini pigs hypo-allergenic? Technically no. There is a small percentage of people who still have reactions from mini pigs. However, MOST people allergic to cats and dogs do fine around mini pigs. How long do mini pigs live? A mini pig can live anywhere from years if kept nice and healthy, assuming there are no underlying health issues.
Who will watch my pig when I'm out of town? Mini pigs love being around the owners. So if you're someone who travels a lot, a mini pig isn't a good idea. Remember, they are herd animals that want to be with their "herd". But, the occasional vacation is no problem!
We send all of our customers over to Rover. They come to your house and feed your pig for you! Stress-free for piggy! What's the price of your piglets? Can I come visit your farm? Yes absolutely! Price depends on your group size Book your visit here. Where are you located? Our Mini pig farm is located in Southern California. We do not charge extra for blue eyes or special coloring. You may be wondering why our price is so much cheaper or nearly half of what some other breeders are charging.
The answer is simple. We just want all of our costs to be covered and to make enough to keep the business going. Please refer to all of our amazing reviews from past customers to see for yourself! You Can hire a ground transporter to deliver your piglet right to your door! In order to qualify for this service, you must be within a hour driving distance. Depending on how far you are. We are not currently flying piglets to other states, as we feel this is extremely stressful on the piglet.
They are kept in the cargo section with all the baggage and temperatures can reach freezing or the opposite, extremely warm. We don't feel this is beneficial for your piglet to experience so we decided against it. There is no breeder on the planet who can guarantee the final size of your piglet. Please do not believe this tactic to earn more money from customers. We can, however, go off of parent sizes and get a really close estimate of what a piglets' final size will be.
With this being said, once the piglet leaves our property.. Our pigs have small genetics, yes, but if a new owner doesn't allow for exercise and feed an appropriate, healthy diet Just like in humans We welcome any potential customers to our farm to see adult sizing : We know you will fall in love with all of them, just as we have!
Refusals: We reserve the right to refuse business to anyone for any reason at our discretion. Should we feel that an animal is not a good fit or someone refuses to purchase items necessary to the animals survival, we reserve the right to refuse the sale. We do not take this decision lightly, nor do we take our responsibility to the animals we care for and place lightly. With over 5 million companion animals ending up in shelters nationwide each year, we are very careful to only place our animals in secure, forever homes.
Refunds: Refunds are not guaranteed and will be given at our discretion. About us. We want to welcome you to SoCalMiniPigs. Virtual Farm Tour. Pig cognition studies have proven that pigs are quick learners — as quick as chimpanzees — and can memorize routines, learn tricks jump hoops, bow and stand, spin, roll, play video games with joysticks and more and be potty trained. More so, pigs are friendly and get along well with cats, dogs and children, making them an ideal companion for families readily prepared to welcome an exotic pet into their home.
While they may weigh nine ounces at birth, true miniature piglets can grow to an average 65 pounds when adults — not the promised maximum 25 pound weight guaranteed by some breeders. Finding an established, reputable teacup pig breeder can be done easily online. A reputable pig breeder will have bred generations of pigs and will have been in operation for some time.
Avoid backyard, mom-and-pops breeding mills. Male piglets are neutered prior to being taken home. We almost never see them. It leaves owners in a bind. Someone paid a thousand dollars for a pig because he has a white body and a black head, guaranteed to not grow to more than 40 pounds.
Why did they give him up? The pig was screaming at the top of his lungs because they were feeding him a quarter cup of food a day, and he was starving. The two most popular domesticated pets — cats and dogs — are both traditionally predator animals. Pigs are traditionally prey, which leads to wildly different behaviors. Pigs, meanwhile, are different. While both Kim-Han and Dr. Pigs are incredibly prodigious breeders, and rescue shelters and sanctuaries are often overwhelmed.
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. I recently purchased a miniature pot bellied pig. My expectations were low as I have had no experience raising pigs as a pet. It was surprisingly easy-much easier than a puppy.
Mini pigs are incredibly easy to housebreak. Mine pretty much potty trained herself. The quarter cup feeding is twice a day along with a lot of fresh vegetables. The food intake increases at 6 months.
At a year it is two cups a day. There are several inaccuracies in this article.
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