How much does it cost to buy a mini pig?

Those cute piglets can cost between $1,200 and $6,500 a pop and can weigh a whopping 200 pounds once they mature. 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.

Is a mini pig a good house pet?

Mini pigs do make good indoor pets! However, they love to bask in the sun, root in the dirt and spend time outside.

Can I have a mini pig?

Your mini pig won’t stay mini forever. “There are 15 to 20 breeds of mini pig, and all of them are 150 to 180 pounds at full size,” says Hoyle. (That sounds huge, but compared to full-size farm pigs, which hover around 600 pounds, they are mini.) “A breed of very tiny pigs doesn’t exist in nature,” he adds.

Why you shouldn’t get a mini pig?

Just like “purebred” dogs—animals bred to have certain genetic traits or appearances—pigs intentionally bred in an attempt to keep them small can suffer from “a host of health issues resulting from reduced genetic diversity, such as squished snouts, which cause breathing problems later in life,” according to reports.

Do teacup pigs stay small forever?

It simply does not exist. (All domesticated pigs, both those farmed for food and those kept as pets, are the same subspecies, Sus scrofa domesticus.) Breeders may use terms like these to describe the size of a pig, but adopting a “teacup” or “dandie” pig doesn’t guarantee your pet will remain small.

What is the lifespan of a mini pig?

How long do mini-pigs live? Pot-bellied pigs typically live for 14-21 years, with an average of 15-18 years. To reach maximum lifespan, they must be fed a nutritionally complete diet and receive proper medical care (see handout “Veterinary Care for Mini-Pigs”).

What you need for a mini pig?

Items To Have For Your Mini Pig

1. Bed.
2. Cozy Cave.
3. Blankets.
4. Heavy food & water dish or Neater Feeder.
5. Pet exercise pen or baby gate to confine pig to a safe space.
6. Litter pan.
7. Potty pads, horse pine pellets, or newspaper pellets.
8. Nature’s Miracle odor remover.

Why you shouldn’t get a pig?

Pigs are not ideal pets for everyone because they are so time consuming. They require attention, love, and training. Pigs train their human parents way before people start training their pet pigs. But please don’t think that your pig is the odd ball because he or she doesn’t want to lay down and snuggle with you.

How long do teacup pigs live?

What do mini pigs need in their cage?

If you plan to keep your mini pig outside, he will need a large shelter and a fenced-in roaming area. If kept inside, you still need to get a crate for your pig where he can rest and relax. Keep straw in the outdoor shelter and a soft blanket in the indoor crate. Outdoor fences should be high and have no holes.

What kind of pig is a Mini Pig?

Most pet pigs today are mixed minipigs. People will sometimes breed minis really young and nowhere close to full size and say they are a breed such as micro minis, pixie pigs, teacup pigs, they are all just mixed mini and potbelly mix pigs but no matter the name, they all grow up miniature compared to farm hogs but not as small as many claim.

What’s the best way to breed mini pigs?

We are proud to be a mini pig mini pigs breeder that enjoys promoting Ethical Honest Breeding through education, advocacy and care. We breed miniature pigs and strive to be a responsible breeder, to send our piglets out with families that have done their research and are willing to provide our piglets with a forever home.

Where can I buy food for a Mini Pig?

Mini Pig food can be purchased in pet stores or special-ordered. One of the most popular is Mazuri Mini Pig food. Pigs are omnivores, which means they like all kinds of food (Gosh, I must be part pig too).

Can a 3 year old have a Mini Pig?

I cannot guarantee any of their sizes but piglets should be comparable to their parents. Mini pigs can make great house pets but you must be prepared for a forever 3 yr old toddler. Pet miniature pigs are extremely smart and need you to provide them with stimulating activities to keep them from becoming bored and possibly destructive.