- Are you zoned for a pig? How many? How many acres per pig?
- Do you have a vet who has worked with pigs for several years?
- Some of the cost for pigs to consider before adopting include vet care, spaying, fixing, feed, hooves, tusk, deworming, housing
- Do they get along with pets? Do you have space to separate animals?
- Where will they sleep(out/in?) Do you have proper housing? Do you have Predators in area? How will you keep pigs’ area safe?
- They will destroy if bored. Do you have ideas to resolve this issue? Pigs love DIY toys, crinkly baby toys, bags, tarps, plastic bottle dispenser are among some
- Do you have supplies needed (bedding, meds, feed, harness, bowls? potty area/filler)
- Do you have gates available to separate dogs and pig? inside?
- Are you prepared for a hyper 3yr old for 15-20 years?
- Do you have a sitter? What will you do when you go to work?
- What happens if you get pregnant? divorced? Move? Other changes in life?
- Cool down setup for piggy, pools, sunscreen
- Sorting board. Do you understand MTP/STP?
- Do you have a dedicated area outdoors for them to root? It’s a natural instinct
- When adopting from Mags and it doesn’t work out, we will not judge you but will find another home asap. Fill out form on this site and we will be in touch asap
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION There are no size guarantees. They can grow to 300lbs. Mini pig is any pig smaller than a farm pig which can reach 700-1000 lbs. Pigs can be destructive if they are bored. Training is essential to keep pigs happy. Pigs can also eat drywall as it is rich in calcium and pig can be lacking a mineral in their diet. When they go out to potty and play set up an area if you do not want entire yard dug up for free. Some pigs do not root up your yard as others will destroy a yard. but love the mud and dirt and others prefer the pool. If you work alot and they are alone adding music, tv to area and securing anything that can harm pig is a must. Items like dirty Laundry and treat dispensers keep pig content. Starting a schedule right away is a must to keep pig happy and content. They will adapt and be so much happier on a routine when your away and when your home. Feed time should be flexible within hour to hour and a half so pig will not scream and be demanding for feed. You can even train pig to sit on an area rug as you prepare meal and praise when doing good and quiet.
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