Decorative dwarf mini-pigs are not as popular as dogs yet, but for nothing! Judge for yourself: they are very clever, can learn more than 120 teams (and dogs only 80) and have a calm peaceful character.
If you need a pet, which:
Friendly and playful.
Perfectly fits with children.
Does not cause allergies.
Does not bark.
It also eats fresh fruits and vegetables, is very clean and gives joyful emotions every day...
That's right, it's a mini-piggy! How to prepare a house for living with a tiny pig than feed a mini-pig and how to take care of it read on.
HOME CONTENTS
Usually, mini-pigs live in an apartment or house together with the owner, and they prefer to spend the night on small bedding for cats and dogs.
It is easy to prepare the house for a new pet:
Cover your floors with carpets - on slippery laminate, the paws of the mumps will disperse, which can lead to injuries.
Remove small objects from the reach of the wires - the pig likes to taste everything.
Lift the flowerpots - the habit of burying your nose in the ground is stronger than raising a mini-peak.
Prepare a cat tray with low edges.
There's no problem with the toilet - it's very clever and quickly understands what they want. You should teach your puppy the same way you teach him to eat. He usually learns the rules of behavior in 1-2 days.
LIFE IN THE LIFE
Like large "real" pigs, mini-pigs can live in a barn or aviary and sleep on a bed of straw or old bedspreads.
In this case, it is also rational to use the tray by placing it at the far end of the aviary and accustoming the animal to it. If you don't do this, it's okay, the pigs are very clean and go to the toilet in the same corner at the same time.
It is important not only to prepare the yard, clearing it of hemp and thorns but also to take care of the fine mesh on the fence. Small pegs at the age of up to six months are very flirty and can climb through most of the obstacles.
THAN TO FEED A MINI-PIGS
A few simple rules:
Pigs are omnivorous, but avoid sharp, fat and salty.
Clean water is very important.
Provide access to fresh grass.
They eat fresh vegetables, fruit, poultry, fish and cereal products with equal pleasure. There is no need to feed pigs with cat food and dog food, especially economy class food.
Take care of the regime - feed your pet twice a day, in the morning and the evening, try to make sure that the portions are approximately the same.
Mini-pigs are very voracious, so they'll need to eat all the time.
During the training, they only perceive one kind of encouragement - a treat. Pieces of fruit or cheese are optimal.
Treat feeding a little pig as feeding a child - only healthy food without extra sugar, salt, and preservatives. Food from the table can, but very rarely, in the form of a treat, not a basic food.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT TOYS
It's simple:
I like everything that smells like food.
And everything where you can dig!
Hollow balls with a treat inside (don't overdo it with quantity), old newspapers, plastic containers filled with newspapers, leaves, and rags. Pigs like to explore the world and do business with them easily.
POPULAR QUESTIONS
Well, you already know the basics, so let's get the details straight.
Pig or boar?
The sex of the animal is not important and the choice depends on personal preferences, but sterilization is very important.
Pigs are sexually active creatures, and the boy starts looking for a couple at the age of 2 months, and the girl - 5. During this period they can become aggressive and irritable, and life with them does not seem so pleasant
Besides, sterilization prolongs the life of the animal, makes it more tender, obedient and calm.
When do they become adults?
Maximum weight and height of mini-people reach 3.5-4 years of life, some of them grow up to 5 years.
What is the size of a mini-pigs?
The size and weight are very much dependent on the breed. For example, the Vietnamese lowest-bellied pig, the ancestor of the breed, weighs 100 kg (an ordinary pig - 500 kg), and micro pigs (a very rare breed) - up to 12 kg. Most of the mini-pigs weigh in the range of 20-70 kg and reach the height of 40-60 cm.
How many mini-pigs live?
The average life expectancy of small pigs is 12-15 years, but some animals survive up to 20 years.
At what age can I buy a mini-pigs?
It is recommended to take the animal to the family at the age of 6 weeks, in some cases - 8. He or she should get used to milk and start to eat ordinary food.
It is important to remember: these amazing creatures have just begun to live with a person, so much remains unknown. Every pig is a person and has a unique character and habits.https://petsfusion.com/news/132/uhod-za-mini-pigami/