Caring for a mini pig does not require any special skills, however, piglets really need the attention and time of their guardian.The pig is a docile and friendly animal capable of being an excellent companion to man.It is extremely intelligent and easy to train, being able to learn tricks quickly.Before buying one, make sure that in your city there is a veterinarian trained to attend to you, you need the help of specialized veterinarians and experienced in the species.
Pigs are omnivorous animals, so the diet of a mini pig must be balanced with the nutrients needed to grow healthy.The pig is a methodical animal. Routine is a very important factor, always try to feed it at the same time.Provide adequate food to cerdos.NO use feed for other species such as rabbits or dogs, as these feeds are not suitable for pigs and can cause irreversible damage to their health.You can increase your diet with leaves, fruits and vegetables (such as afternoon or afternoon snack or as a reward, half a carrot or half an apple).Give at least 2 eggs per week, cooked with the shell (the shell is rich in calcium bicarbonate, important for the development of bone structure).Always provide clean, fresh water for your pig, especially in warm climates.But eye, excess food induces obesity, which completely compromises the welfare of the animal.
- The weight of a mini pig is a highly controversial subject.
- As the vast majority of people imagine that a mini pig should fit in a yorkshire bag.
- They adapt even when they are puppies but eventually grow and gain body mass.
- Even into adulthood with an average of 50 to 70 kilos.
- When you compare a conventional pig that can easily reach 400 kilos in weight with a miniature pig.
- You immediately see the big difference and where the name “Mini Pig” comes from.
Before welcoming a piglet it is very important to prepare the environment to receive it, try to create it in a controlled environment, describe the area where your pig will be and block the environments where you will not be able to move in this place., where your home will be, plan a bed that can be made with blankets and pillows.They must be very welcoming for the piglet to feel protected and welcome.Make sure the area does not have air currents and place containers for water and food (preferably heavy, as pigs often flip the bowl to lie in the water).
Because they are very curious and intelligent, they easily develop the ability to open doors. To prevent the theft of cookies and macaroni, closed cabinets, doors and refrigerators with padlocks (those that were previously child-proof), remove items from tables (which can break) and keep electrical cables at bay (so animals do not reach or chew).
According to the literature, a pig’s life expectancy is 10 to 15 years, but pigs that have surpassed this average are already known, such as Max, the pet pig of American actor George Clooney who died at age 18 from natural causes.This fact did not happen there, here in Brazil, the cattle rancher Fl’via Abade, from the brazilian micropig cattle ranch, has a 16-year-old pig that was one of its first breeders, who now lives on the farm and enjoys a more than deserved Retirement.
Contrary to what many think, pigs have no bad smell, have no sweat glands (which produce sweat), so they do not eliminate odors through the skin, they are also extremely clean animals, choosing one or two places to support themselves, usually in front of where they sleep and eat, so pigs are animals that do not need weekly baths , which, in addition to being useless, can be harmful to your health.every 15 days, with a neutral shampoo for children and, once dry, use a moisturizer without perfume or vegetable oils such as coconut or olive to keep the pig’s skin hydrated and prevent it from drying out.
WARNING: Excessive baths remove the skin’s natural protection from piglets, causing intense flaking and can become sores.
BE SAFE with the sun: Contrary to what many people think, the fact that a pig huddles in the mud is to protect its skin from the sun and not because it likes to be dirty, so on sunny days it should be used sunscreen. applied to the back and ears.
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