Teeny Tiny Pigs
About Teacup Pigs. Teacup pigs, also known as miniature pigs or micro-pigs, are not a breed of pig but rather a size classification. Teacup pigs have been crossed over generations with Kune Kune, Tamsworth, Glouchester Old Spots, Pygmy hogs and Vietnamese Potbellies to create the miniature version of pig small enough to keep indoors.As piglets they are small enough to fit into teacups but their name was originally derived from UK breeder Christopher Murray from Pennywell Farm in Devon whos pigs shared as much a love for tea as he did. Jane Croft who is based in the UK and almost entirely responsible for bringing these pigs into the media and making them popular even with Celebrities states that teacup pigs shouldnt be larger than 30kgs in weight and 45cm in height when fully grown. Most of our pigs average out between 30 and 35cm as fully grown adults. While a full grown teacup pig isn't quite able to squeeze into a teacup it is still far from the average size of a Potbelly (averaging 60 - 120kgs) or farm pig (weighing up to 400kgs!) Teacup pigs make extremely good pets. Their small size allows them to live anywhere that a medium sized dog could live and their intelligence has them as easily trained as even the smartest dog breeds. They are very healthy and hardy animals and are very clean. Sadly we have dipicted pigs and filthy animals, constantly coverd in mud or dirt, however the truth couldnt be further. Pigs love water and enjoy swimming when they are hot, they will choose clear, clean water to swim in over a muddy pool. Pigs choose only to coat themselves in mud when there is no shade or sun protection. Pigs make great pets for people allergic to cats and dogs as they have hair and not fur. These animals are highly intelligent and also herd animals by nature. If you are not going to be with your pig most of the day or leave them with other pets, (never dogs) a selection of toys or activities needs to be setup or availble to keep your pig stimulated and busy. They are fourth in line when it comes to I.Q. with only humans, primates and dolphins/whales having a higher I.Q. than pigs.They can be trained to use a litter box or do just about any trick one can teach a dog. Pigs are motivated by loyalty, eagerness to please and of course, food. This is a versatile and wonderful animal and one will be amazed on the overall effect these little pigs have over both a home and a heart. They have a unique temprament that is charming and calm and is layered, or even more layered, than any other pet temperament that you could bring into your home. So while these pigs may be tiny in stature, there is absolutely nothing tiny about the personality of this animal or the love that owners feel for their cherished pigs!
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Hay do you now a place were the sale teacup pigs for-under 300 to 350
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Um lets see.... A 2 year old pig, her second litter, a pig is NOT full grown until 3 years of age. LIE, they make excellent pets, LIE, the make terrible pets for MOST people. RESCUE a pig if you want one, please stop supporting these lying breeders who are just trying to make a buck off of those poor animals. Where will your pet pig go when it gets too big or you don't want it anymore? WHERE? Think people are out there wanting your adult pig? Guess again!
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These scammer breeders will tell you anything you want to hear. You ask for mini pigs and he or she has them...You ask for Potbelly pigs he has them!! But in reality the breeder only has one of pig. Average Joe Blow will not know the difference till several months later and a whole lot of pounds more!!! You people have to wake up and study beforehand on what You are getting.All You were sold was a baby piglet. Have fun grilling Your Potbelly or giving it up.
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Jan jou gov me e pig
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Could you breed a tiny male micro pig to a huge female farm sow? If so, would he need assistance?
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Wow she is stunning. The pigs are cute too :)
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4th in highest IQ amongst animals.... Makes me feel terribly guilty for eating pork.
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holy shit that giant pink pig scared the crap out of me!
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I love the intro song, could I ask the name of it?
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Would not get many pork chops off these. Waste of time!!
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They are so cuuuuuuute!
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TEACUP, MINI, MICRO pigs are all POT BELLY pigs! Everyone that watches this video need to read the comment from NATHALIE DUCHESNE. Mother Pot Belly pigs are Starved during pregnancy to produce a litter of runts, but still grow up to WELL OVER 100lbs. Also Adolescent young 1-3 YR OLD (LIKE IN THIS VIDEO) pot belly pigs are bred, the breeder tells the buyer that the baby wont grow any bigger than the parents. The parents may only be 1 or 2 yrs old, and are not full grown until 4-5 yrs old. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH! Shame on whoever tries to trick people!
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2yrs= not fully grown. 4:20 Pigs stop growing in 3-5yrs. That pig can easily double in size before it stops growing.
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Hmm gonna make some burgers with bacon...lots of bacon
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Hi, I have just got two mini pigs from a farm and they are 5 months old. How do i train them to walk on a lead? They do live in a pen in the garden and are fed some food by hand but we also throw the food into the pen so they can forage.I have had the two weeks now and they are just begining to let us stroke them. Thanks Mike.
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I do not think that they are happy...in cage and between concrete walls...seriously?
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Taste any good?
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the girl in the video she is hot....
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I bought my daughter a micro mini pig, and thank God, so far she is little. She turned one year old May 18th and she is only 5.4 pounds. See for yourself on YouTube (mia the mini pig ). She is very smart and is litter trained.
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Well you just sound like a fool and a poor pet owner.
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